You Don't Know
[guitar intro]
Verse 1
I watch you laugh from a distance, like sunlight I can't touch.
You're near but never nearer, and it hurts too much.
I've buried my heart in silence, without the words to say
Maybe today I'll break the hush, step out from shadow's sway
Chorus
You don't know how much I need you
But maybe now you'll see
You don't know how much I love you
Your love can set me free
You don't know
No you don't know
Just how much I love you
Verse 2
The pulse of every heartbeat Sings your name inside.
I've crafted verses That I've never dared confide.
If I spoke the words I'm holding, would you just turn away?
Will I find the words to show you, more than I could ever say
Bridge
Love isn't loud-it's often shy,
When hope begins to play.
Maybe your heart's been waiting too,
With words its scared to say
[solo guitar and bass duel]
Chorus
You don't know how much I need you
But maybe now you'll see
You don't know how much I love you
Your love can set me free
You don't know
No you don't know
Just how much I love you
You don't know
No you don't know
Just how much I love you
[slap bass]
A laid-back rock song . Constant tempo. No tempo change.
ESSENTIAL: Vocal MUST feature a British English accent. A light, breathy, HESITANT, whispered mid-range vocal. Delivery is heartfelt and reverent. Backing singer adds beautiful harmonies and melodic supporting lines.
INSTRUMENTATION
Electric piano leads the song and is high and upfront in the mix, playing beautiful fills and arpeggios in a gospel blues style.
Electric guitar adds melodic, tasteful lead licks with a sustained, slightly distorted tone.
Saxophone contributes raw, honest fills-like a tight pub band that plays with soul but never shows off.
Drums are minimal and light, unobtrusive, with a dry, intimate tone. They lie low in the mix. No rattle on the snare. No hi-hat cymbal. Groove is steady and spacious, in strict 4/4 time-no swing or triplet feel.
Bass is warm and clean, fingerstyle and slap with a jazz feel, weaving complex soulful jazzy arpeggio based lines.
The overall sound is jazz club feel. Clean, smooth.