You Don't Understand Me
Roxette · Giftpack [2008]
You've been putting up a fight
Seems like nothin' I say gets through
How did this old bed
Fit a world between me and you?
We said "Goodnight" but the silence was so thick
You could cut it with a knife
We've hit the wall again and there's nothin' I can do.
You're the one, yeah
I've put all my trust in your hands
Come on and look in my eyes
Here I am, here I am.
You don't understand me
My baby
You don't seem to know that
I need you so much
You don't understand me
My feelings
The reason I'm breathin'
My love.
The mornin' comes and you're reachin' out for me
Just like everything's the same
And I let myself believe
Things are gonna change
When you kiss my mouth
And you hold my body close
Do you wonder who's inside?
Maybe there's no way we could feel each other's pain.
Tell me why
It gets harder to know where I stand?
I guess loneliness found a new friend
(Loneliness found)
Here I am.
You don't understand me
My baby
You don't seem to know that
I need you so much.
You don't understand me
My feelings
The reason I'm breathin'
My love.
'Cause you don't understand me.
You don't understand me
My baby
You don't seem to know that
I need you so much.
You don't understand me
My feelings
The reason I'm breathin'
My love.
You don't seem to get me
My baby
You don't really see that
I live for your touch
You don't understand me
My dreams or the things I believe in
My love
You don't understand me
You don't understand me
Understand me.
You Don't Understand Me
Released on the 2008 compilation Giftpack, 'You Don't Understand Me' stands as a poignant addition to Roxette's discography, reflecting the duo's enduring ability to blend pop sensibilities with emotional depth. The track exemplifies their signature style, characterized by Melinda Kinnaman's emotive vocals and the interplay between the two artists, which has defined their career since their breakthrough in the 1980s. While the song does not reach the chart heights of their earlier hits like 'It Must Have Been Love,' it captures the mature reflection often found in their later work, addressing themes of miscommunication and emotional distance. This recording serves as a testament to Roxette's longevity and their capacity to resonate with audiences decades after their initial rise to fame, maintaining the melodic craftsmanship that made them icons of the era.