You Don't Know My Name

Alicia Keys · Unplugged [2005]

Baby, baby, Baby

From the day I saw you

Really, really wanted to catch your eye

Somethin' special bout' you

I must really like you

'Cause not a lot of guys are worth my time



Oh baby, baby, baby

It's getting kind of crazy

'Cause you are taking over my mind



(Chorus)

And it feels like oooooh

You Don't know my name

I swear, it feels like ooooooh

You Don't know my name

(round and round and round we go,will you ever know)



Oh! Baby, baby, baby

I see us on our first date

Doing everything that makes me smile

When we had our first kiss

It happened on a Thursday

ooh it set my soul on fire

oooh Baby, baby, baby

I can't wait for the first time

My imagination's running wild



(Chorus)

It feels like oooooh

You Don't Know My Name

And I swear it Baby, it feels like ooooooh

You Don't Know My name

(Round and round and round we go, will you ever know)



I'm sayin, he don't even know what he's doin to me

Got me feelin all crazy inside

I'm feelin like, Oh!

Doing nothing I've ever done, for anyone's attention

Take notice of what's in front of me

'Cause did I mention (oh!) You bout' to miss a good thing

And you'll never know how good it feels

To have, all my affection

And you'll never get a chance to experience, my lovin (oh!)

'Cause my lovin feels like



(Chorus)

oooooh

You Don't Know my name

And I swear it feels like

oooooooh

You Don't my name



Will you ever know it?

I'm going to have to go ahead and just call this boy

Hello, can I speak to..to Michael

Oh hey, how ya' doin'?

I feel kinda' silly doin' this, but uh

This is the waitress from the coffee house on 39th and Lennox

(Chuckle) you know the one with the braids?

Yeah

Well I see you on Wednesday's, all the time

You come on every Wednesday on your lunch break I think

You always order the special, with the hot chocolate

Look man I mean, I know girls don't usually do this

But I was wonderin'

if maybe we could get together outside the restaurant one day

You know, 'cause I do look a lot different outside my work clothes

(Chuckle) Wait a minute, my cell phones breakin' up

Can you hear me now?

yeah, so what day did you say?

Oh, Thursday's perfect



(Chorus)

And it feels like oooohhh

You Don't Know My name

And I swear on my mother and father it feels like

oooooooh

oooooooh

oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Will you ever know?

You Don't Know My Name

Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name" stands as a defining moment in her discography, showcasing her signature blend of neo-soul and R&B. Originally released on her 2003 album The Diary of Alicia Keys, this track became a massive commercial success, earning widespread critical acclaim for its intimate production and emotive delivery. The song explores themes of unrequited love and hidden vulnerability, delivered through Keys' distinctive piano-driven composition. Its inclusion on the 2005 Unplugged album highlights the enduring quality of the recording, allowing listeners to experience the raw emotion of the performance in a stripped-back setting. As a cornerstone of early 2000s R&B, the track remains a testament to Keys' songwriting prowess and her ability to craft timeless melodies that resonate deeply with audiences.