There's a boy I know, he's the one I dream of
Looks into my eyes, takes me to the clouds above, mm mm
Oh I lose control, can't seem to get enough, uh huh
When I wake from dreaming, tell me is it really love, ooo

How will I know (Don't trust your feelings)
How will I know
How will I know (Love can be deceiving)
How will I know
How will I know if he really loves me

I say a prayer with every heart beat
I fall in love whenever we meet
I'm asking you what you know about these things
How will I know if he's thinking of me
I try to phone but I'm too shy (can't speak)
Falling in love is so bitter sweet
This love is strong why do I feel weak

Oh, wake me, I'm shaking, wish I had you near me now, uh huh
Said there's no mistaking, what I feel is really love, ooo tell me

How will I know (Don't trust your feelings)
How will I know
How will I know (Love can be deceiving)
How will I know

How will I know if he really loves me
I say a prayer with every heart beat
I fall in love whenever we meet
I'm asking you what you know about these things
How will I know if he's thinking of me
I try to phone but I'm too shy (can't speak)
Falling in love is so bitter sweet
This love is strong why do I feel weak

If he loves me, if he loves me not
If he loves me ooo, if he loves me not
If he loves me, if he loves me not

How will I know
How will I know
How will I know
Hey how will I know
How will I know

How will I know if he really loves me
I say a prayer with every heart beat
I fall in love whenever we meet
I'm asking you 'cause you know about these things
How will I know if he's thinking of me
I try to phone but I'm too shy (can't speak)
Falling in love is so bitter sweet
This love is strong why do I feel weak

How will I know
How will I know
How will I know
How will I know, ooo
How will I know, how will I know, hey how will I know, how will I know



Lyrics submitted by emu

Track duration: 04:36

"How Will I Know" as written by George Robert Merrill, Shannon Rubicam, Narada Michael Walden

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., EMI Music Publishing

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    General Comment:This song is alright, but you gotta have courage and stay focused to know "if he really loves [you] me."
    Flag mhernandezon October 15, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:Not my favorite of her's, but it is still a catchy, spunky tune...just a feel good track due to Whitney's amazing singing ability. Few can take simple lyrics and turn them into a heartfelt tune, but Whitney could. It was one of her God-given gifts.
    Flag swingerchickon February 18, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:This is my shower song
    Flag vivienleion February 01, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:Am I the only one who noticed that,the questions in the song are not really answered?
    Flag Thia007on November 29, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:I don't like this song, but Hit The Lights covered it and it's awesome.
    Flag RuthGon July 24, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I lovvvvvvvvve this song!!! I'll always love it!!! Just makes me want to get up and dance!! Lovvvvvvvvvve her voice, the beat and the tune!!! Just AWESOME!!!!! Classic song!!!!
    Flag daydreamer82on July 19, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:emm ok, i retract my previous comment, upon actual inspection, this song is indeed about a girl, who is unsure, she definitely likes a guy, but isnt sure how he feels, and she,well, wants to know.

    "I fall in love whenever we meet
    I'm asking you cuz you know about these things
    How Will i know if he's thinking of me
    I try to phone but I'm too shy (can't speak)
    Falling in love is so bittersweet
    This love is strong, why do I feel weak? "

    dead give away, also describing the first flirtations before a hot , steamy sexual relationship. :D
    Flag deludedon October 25, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:what a nice dance number.
    Well i think this song is straight to the point, she wants to know, if he actuall loves her, and isnt just making use of her for the short term.
    Flag deludedon October 25, 2006   Link
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    General Comment:Finally, another song I CAN decipher! Simply put, this girl's in love with a boy but is too shy to tell him.
    Flag Ultimate Panopticonon May 24, 2006   Link

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