The song "Right To Know" by Jimmy Nail is about a person who feels betrayed and heartbroken after their partner leaves them for someone else. The lyrics express the narrator's frustration and confusion about why they were not informed or given the chance to know about their partner's feelings or intentions. In the first verse, the narrator acknowledges that they were just as capable of providing love and support as the person their partner has chosen. They question why they were left in the dark and ask if they had the right to know about their partner's decision. The chorus continues with the narrator expressing the depth of their love and how their heart feels shattered as a result of the breakup. They believe they deserved to know the truth and be given the opportunity to understand and possibly salvage the relationship. The second verse talks about the narrator's desire to warn others about their ex-partner, whom they perceive to be deceitful and untrustworthy. Despite their anger and hurt, the narrator admits that they are still in love with their ex-partner, indicating the complexity of their emotions. The bridge of the song illustrates the narrator's longing for a time when the pain of the breakup will fade away. They realize that they will have to accept that things happen this way sometimes, but they still believe they deserved the right to know the truth about their partner's actions. Overall, "Right To Know" is a song that captures the emotions of betrayal, heartbreak, and the desire for honesty and transparency in a relationship. It portrays the narrator's struggle with accepting the situation while expressing their longing for closure and understanding.
