She Knows Me Too Well

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About She Knows Me Too Well

"She Knows Me Too Well" is a song written by Brian Wilson and Mike Love for the American rock band The Beach Boys, about a man who is engrossed and obsessed in his own jealousy and insecurity. It was released on the 1965 album The Beach Boys Today!, initially serving as the B-side of their "When I Grow Up (To Be a Man)" single in 1964. It was one of the first songs that Brian wrote while under the influence of marijuana.


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1965
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She knows me
She knows me

Sometimes I have a weird way of showing my love
And I always expect her to know what I'm thinking of

She knows me
I treat her so mean I don't deserve what I have
And I think that she'll forget just by making her laugh
But she knows me

She knows me too well
Knows me so well
That she can tell
I really love her
She knows me too well

I get so jealous of the other guy
And then I'm not happy til I make her break down and cry
When I look at other girls it must kill her inside
But it'd be another story if she looked at the guys
But she knows me

She knows me too well
Knows me so well
That she can tell
I really love her
She knows me too well

She knows me
She knows me

When I look at other girls it must kill her inside
But it'd be another story if she looked at the guys
Cause she knows me

Knows me so well
That she can tell
I really love her
She knows me too well

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The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962. The band's early music gained popularity across the United States for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance. By the mid 1960s, Brian Wilson's growing creative ambition and songwriting ability would dominate the group's musical direction. The primarily Wilson-composed Pet Sounds album and "Good Vibrations" single (both released in 1966) featured a complex, intricate and multi-layered sound that wa… more »

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Written by: Michael Love, Brian Wilson

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"She Knows Me Too Well" was written by Brian Wilson and his cousin Mike Love. It was a highly appreciated creative partnership which contributed to many Beach Boys hits.
Album Appearance
The song is included in the Beach Boys' album "The Beach Boys Today!" which was released in March 1965.
Lead Vocal
Brian Wilson, one of the founding members of the Beach Boys, is the lead vocalist for this particular track.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity among fans, "She Knows Me Too Well" itself did not chart as a single. However, the album that includes the song peaked at the number four spot on Billboard's album chart.
Instrumentation
The song is known for its intricate vocal harmonies and unique blend of instruments, which includes piano, electric guitar, and percussion.
Song Theme
The song features a highly personal theme. It portrays a man who is fully aware of his shortcomings and realizes that his girlfriend also sees these flaws.
Unique Track
"She Knows Me Too Well" is considered unique in the Beach Boys' discography due to its introspective lyrics and progressive musical arrangement, showing Brian Wilson's evolving songwriting capabilities.
Song Recording
The track was recorded between June and August 1964 at United Western Recorders in Hollywood, California, one of the most famous recording studios during that period.
Background Vocals
In addition to Brian Wilson, the song's background vocals also feature the voices of Dennis Wilson, Carl Wilson, Mike Love, and Al Jardine.
Re-recorded Version
In 1996, Brian Wilson re-recorded "She Knows Me Too Well" for his solo album "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times."
Influential Song
"She Knows Me Too Well" is often considered a precursor to the Beach Boys' acclaimed 1966 album, "Pet Sounds," due to its introspective lyrics and innovative music style.

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