How I Know You

[MEREB]

I grew up in your hometown, at least began to grow

I hadn't got to my first shave before the body blow

Egyptians in the courtyard, my family in chains

You witnessed our abduction, which possibly explains

How I know you

How I know you

Before that fateful morning, my family enjoyed

A privileged existence, for my father was employed

As advisor to the King, no less, which surely rings a bell

For as you are his daughter, you probably can tell

How I know you

Yes, I know you

[AIDA]

You know too much, and what you say is better left unknown

And now I'm just a slave like you, our lives our not our own

[MEREB]

I never have abandoned, and nor I think could you

That spark of hope for freedom no terror can subdue

[AIDA]

My only hope is silence, you've never seen my face

[MEREB]

No, you remain a princess in any time or place

[AIDA]

You don't know me

[MEREB]

Yes, I know you

[AIDA]

You don't know me

[MEREB]

How I know you

How I know you