How Will I Know

Whitney Houston

Wiki:

"How Will I Know" peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart, U.S. Billboard Hot Black Singles Chart and U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks Chart in the Winter of 1986. "How Will I Know" is a song recorded by American recording artist Whitney Houston for her eponymous debut album, which was released in February 1985. The song was released by Arista Records in November that year, as the album's third single. Composed by George Merrill and Shannon Rubicam, the song was originally intended for Janet Jackson, but she passed on it. Houston then recorded the song with altered lyrics and production from Narada Michael Walden. The lyrics speak about the protagonist trying to discern if a boy she likes will ever like her back.

Lyrics:

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[Verse 1] There's a boy I know, he's the one I dream of Looks into my eyes, takes me to the clouds above Ooh I lose control, can't seem to get enough When I wake from dreaming, tell me is it really love? [Pre-Chorus] Ooh, 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? [Chorus] 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 bittersweet This love is strong, why do I feel weak? [Verse 2] Oh, wake me, I'm shaking, wish I had you near me now Said there's no mistaking, what I feel is really love Ooh tell me [Pre-Chorus] 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? [Chorus] 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 bittersweet This love is strong, why do I feel weak? [Bridge] If he loves me If he loves me not If he loves me If he loves me not If he loves me If he loves me not Oh, how will I know? How will I know? How will I know? Hey, how will I know? [Chorus] 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 bittersweet This love is strong, why do I feel weak? [Outro] How will I know? (How will I know?) How will I know? How will I know? (I say a prayer) How will I know? How will I know? (I fall in love) How will I know? How will I know?