Do You Know What I Mean
Lee Michaels
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Been forty days since I don't know when I just saw her with my best friend Do you know what I mean? Do you know, know what I mean? I just saw her yesterday I just saw her, asked her to stay Do you know what I mean? Lord, do you know what I mean? Her and Bobby were steppin out Her and Bobby didn't know I found out Do you know what I mean? Do you know, know what I mean? So I asked her if she still cared She didn't hear me, she just stared Do you know what I mean? Lord, do you know what I mean? And then she said Lee you haven't loved me in nearly four years You haven't noticed that I held back my tears And now you have, but it's really too late Better find yourself another girl Better find another girl Better find uh, another place She just left me yesterday She just left me, had nothing to say Do you know what I mean? Oh, do you know what I mean? She's a dandy, yes indeed She's a dandy, but now she's free Do you know what I mean? Lord, do you know what I mean? Been forty days since I don't know when I just saw her with my best friend Do you know what I mean? Lord, do you know what I mean? I just saw her yesterday I just saw her, learn how to stay Do you know what I mean? Lord, Do you know what I mean? Yeah, here comes it now... Hoooo, help...me
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Written by: LEE MICHAELS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Do You Know What I Mean" was penned and performed by American rock musician, Lee Michaels in the 1970s.
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Chart PerformanceIt was a massively successful single for Lee Michaels, reaching No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1971.
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Album SuccessThe song is included on his fifth album, "5th", which was also successful, peaking at No. 16 on the Billboard 200 chart.
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GenreThe track represents the genre of Rock and Funk, with the funky drum beat and rock organ playing a central role in the production.
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Musical CompositionNotable for its simple composition, the song primarily comprises an organ, drums, and vocals. It doesn't include any guitars, which was unusual for a rock track at the time.
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Cover VersionsMany bands and artists have covered this song over the years, such as British indie rock band, The Verve.
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Signature Song"Do You Know What I Mean" is probably one of Lee Michaels's best-known songs, often being referred to as his "signature" song.
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LegacyThe song's funky drum break has been widely sampled, influencing numerous other genres aside from rock, including hip-hop and electronic music.
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Re-entry on ChartsThe song made a re-entry again on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971, after seven months from its initial entry, which was quite rare and remarkable.
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Awards and NominationsDespite its commercial success, the song didn't receive any major music awards or nominations, but it cemented Lee Michaels's place in rock history.
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