If You Don't Know Me By Now
Simply Red · It's Only Love
You will never never never know me
All the things
That we've been through
You should understand me
Like I understand you
Now girl I know the difference
Between right and wrong
I ain't gonna do nothing
To break up our happy home
Don't get so excited
When I come home
A little late at night
Cos we only act like children
When we argue fuss and fight
If you don't know me by now
You will never never never know me
We've all got our
Own funny moods
I've got mine,
Woman you've got yours too
Just trust in me like I trust in you
As long as we've been together
It should be so easy to do
Just get yourself together
Or we might as well say goodbye
What good is a love affair
When you can't see eye to eye
If you don't know me by now
You will never
Never never know me
If You Don't Know Me By Now
Released on Simply Red's 1981 album It's Only Love, this track stands as a defining moment in the band's career, blending soulful R&B influences with their signature pop-rock sound. Lead vocalist Mick Hucknall delivers a vulnerable performance that captures the essence of late-night melancholy and romantic longing. The song's enduring popularity stems from its timeless melody and Hucknall's emotive delivery, which resonated deeply with audiences across generations. It became a staple of the band's discography, often associated with their early work and the broader New Wave era of the early 1980s. The recording exemplifies Simply Red's ability to merge British pop sensibilities with American soul traditions, creating a sound that remains relevant today.