You Don't Know What Love Is
Stephanie Nakasian · Other Songs - Stephanie Nakasian
You don't know what love is
'Til you've learned the meaning of the blues
Until you've loved a love you've had to lose,
You don't know what love is.
You don't know how lips hurt
Until you've kissed and had to pay the cost,
Until you've flipped your heart and you have lost,
You don't know what love is.
Do you know how a lost heart fears
At the thought of reminiscing,
And how lips that taste of tears
Lose their taste for kissing?
You don't know how hearts burn
For love that can, not live yet never dies.
Until you've faced each dawn with sleepless eyes,
You don't know what love is.
'Til you've learned the meaning of the blues
Until you've loved a love you've had to lose,
You don't know what love is.
You don't know how lips hurt
Until you've kissed and had to pay the cost,
Until you've flipped your heart and you have lost,
You don't know what love is.
Do you know how a lost heart fears
At the thought of reminiscing,
And how lips that taste of tears
Lose their taste for kissing?
You don't know how hearts burn
For love that can, not live yet never dies.
Until you've faced each dawn with sleepless eyes,
You don't know what love is.
You Don't Know What Love Is
Stephanie Nakasian delivers a tender vocal performance on this standard, capturing the quiet vulnerability often associated with the theme. The recording reflects her commitment to jazz standards, showcasing a style rooted in the tradition of the Great American Songbook. Her delivery emphasizes emotional nuance over technical flash, inviting listeners into a reflective atmosphere characteristic of her work. This track stands as a testament to her ability to interpret classic material with sincerity and warmth, highlighting her presence within the contemporary jazz scene.