Things I Told You
Steve Miller Band · Abracadabra [1982]
Bet you thought I've been sleeping
Having trouble waking up
It's just the hours I've been keeping
Up in this attic all alone
The situation's unnerving
And while the candle's going out
Each weathered page I keep turning
Looking back, fundamental romance
Some are still around
Some went underground
Criticize all the letters I find in this tattered book
Please take a look
The things I told you I never told anyone
And all this time you knew
You'd always be my only one
I've been looking something up
It always seems to amaze me
That's just the way we used to dance
You never thought it was crazy
The things I told you I never told anyone
And all this time you knew
You'd always be my only one
Just you
The things I told you I never told anyone
And all this time you knew
You'd always be my only one
It always seems to amaze me
You never thought it was crazy
Looking back, fundamental romance, campus Romeo
But only you would know
I realize that you've waited so long for the cards to fall
And after all
The things I told you I never told anyone
And all this time you knew you'd always be my only one
The things I told you I never told anyone
And all this time you knew you'd always be my only one
Things I Told You
Steve Miller Band's "Things I Told You" stands as a defining track from their 1982 album *Abracadabra*. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of blues-rock and psychedelic pop, featuring Miller's distinctive guitar work and a melodic structure that has become a staple of their discography. Released during a period where the band continued to evolve their sound while maintaining their core identity, the recording showcases the intricate interplay between Miller's lead guitar and the ensemble's tight rhythm section. As a fan favorite, the track remains a powerful representation of the late 1970s and early 1980s rock landscape, capturing the energy and sophistication that made the Steve Miller Band a legendary act in American music history.