I Know Love Lyrics – Tate McRae

I Know Love Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
In this verse, the singer talks about a flirtatious encounter with someone who compliments her looks, saying she looks great on a magazine cover. They joke about what comes next, hinting at an intimate connection. The singer offers something real and emotional, saying that although it’s just for now, they can enjoy the moment together. There’s a sense of living in the present, without promises for the future, but still offering a genuine connection.

[Chorus]
In the chorus, the singer describes how love feels when it hits her intensely. She compares love to a drug, something that makes you feel both amazing and overwhelmed. It’s a powerful feeling that can leave you a bit sick or down the next day, showing the emotional rollercoaster of falling in love. Even though it’s messy and complicated, the singer recognizes it as love when it hits, capturing the deep, consuming nature of the emotion.

[Verse 2]
This verse reflects on the unexpected progression of a relationship that started as friendship. The singer and her partner never expected things to get so serious, but they find themselves emotionally involved a year later. Despite not planning for it to last, they’re now close and invested in each other. The singer urges her partner to let their guard down and stop pretending to be tough, showing the vulnerability that love brings when it catches you off guard.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the idea of recognizing love when it hits, comparing it to a drug that makes you feel a mix of good and bad. It’s powerful and intense, leaving you emotionally drained or “sick” the next morning. Despite the emotional confusion, the singer acknowledges that this feeling is love, understanding its complexities and how it can affect her deeply, even when it’s not always easy.

[Post-Chorus]
In the post-chorus, the singer repeatedly emphasizes how she *knows* love when it hits. The repeated “kn-kn-kn-kn-know” highlights her certainty in recognizing love, even when it feels chaotic or overwhelming. The repetition shows how love is something that’s clear to her when it arrives, even if it brings challenges along with the intensity.

[Bridge]
The bridge highlights the excitement and rapid pace of a new relationship. The singer talks about changing things, experimenting with new experiences, and quickly evolving together. The mention of “new nails, new hair, new tricks” suggests that they’re trying new things and discovering more about each other, with a sense of fun and spontaneity in their connection. The bridge hints at the thrill and freshness of a growing romance.

[Chorus]
The chorus once again explores the feeling of love hitting hard, comparing it to a drug-like sensation that sweeps you up and leaves you emotionally affected. The singer knows this is love, even though it can be overwhelming, exhausting, and confusing at times. The repeated line “I know love” emphasizes her understanding of love’s deep, consuming nature, despite its complexities and challenges.

[Outro]
In the outro, the singer quietly reflects on the intensity of love, repeating “when it hits” to highlight the sudden and powerful effect love has when it arrives. It’s a simple, almost breathless acknowledgment of the emotional impact that love can have, leaving the listener with a sense of the song’s central theme—love’s powerful, overwhelming nature.