What If I
Pennywise Lyrics
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Could hear it all a thousand times more
Playing with me all the time
No one feels the same
And sanity is all a game
Locked up deep inside my mind
Hey die - you want an alibi
Hey quit - you want to get a fix
Hey try - you'll never make it tonight
You can feel it deep inside
All of the illusions for myself
What if I try to make amends for someone else
What if I try to change the way I'm feeling deep inside
What if I died filled with sorrow wanting another try
No one can face the truth
Was there nothing more that you could do
What would you do different next time
Keep turning from the past
The future's coming much to fast
Or is it all in my mind
The lyrics to Pennywise's song What If I seem to be about someone dealing with internal conflicts and mental health issues. The singer has heard all the advice before and is tired of people telling them what to do. They feel like no one else understands what they're going through and that their sanity is just a game. The lyrics "locked up deep inside my mind" suggest that the singer's issues are internal and they can't escape from them.
There are hints of self-destructive behavior in the lyrics, with lines like "Hey die - you want an alibi" and "Hey quit - you want to get a fix." The singer seems to be struggling with addiction or perhaps a desire to escape their problems through self-harm. However, there is also a glimmer of hope in the lyrics. The lines "What if I try to make amends for someone else / What if I try to change the way I'm feeling deep inside" suggest that the singer is willing to make changes and try to improve their situation.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "What if I" which seems to represent the singer's inner turmoil. They are questioning everything and wondering what their life could be like if they make different choices. The final line "What if I died filled with sorrow wanting another try" is particularly poignant and suggests that the singer is struggling to find the will to keep going.
Line by Line Meaning
I've heard it all before
I am tired of hearing the same things over and over again
Could hear it all a thousand times more
I have already heard it too many times and I don't want to hear it again
Playing with me all the time
It feels like life is just a game and I am being toyed with
No one feels the same
I feel like nobody understands me
And sanity is all a game
I feel like keeping my sanity is impossible and it feels like it's just a game
Locked up deep inside my mind
I feel trapped in my own thoughts and can't escape
Hey die - you want an alibi
Death seems to be the only solution and I need an excuse for it
Hey quit - you want to get a fix
I need something to help me forget the pain and just give up
Hey try - you'll never make it tonight
Trying seems pointless and it feels like I won't be able to make it through the night
You can feel it deep inside
The pain and sadness are deeply ingrained in me
All of the illusions for myself
Everything I thought was real turned out to be an illusion
What if I try to make amends for someone else
What if I try to make things right for someone else instead of just myself
What if I try to change the way I'm feeling deep inside
What if I try to change the way I am feeling instead of just accepting it
What if I died filled with sorrow wanting another try
The fear of dying with the regret of not being able to try again and make things right
No one can face the truth
It seems like everyone is hiding the truth from me
Was there nothing more that you could do
I feel like there was nothing more I could have done to change things
What would you do different next time
Reflecting on the past and thinking of ways to do things differently in the future
Keep turning from the past
Trying to forget the past and move on
The future's coming much to fast
The future seems uncertain and approaching too quickly
Or is it all in my mind
Wondering if everything I'm feeling is just in my own head
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BYRON MCMACKIN, FLETCHER DRAGGE, JIM LINDBERG, RANDY JAMES BRADBURY
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@MelanieMacDonalDMELSPLAYLISTS
MY FAVOURITE ALBUM BY FAR , LOVE YOU PENNYWISE ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻 LOADSA LOVE FROM THE UK ...
@Kafre80
I've heard it all before
Could hear it all a thousand times more
Playing with me all the time
No one feels the same
And sanity is all a game
Locked up deep inside my mind
Hey die - you want an alibi
Hey quit - you want to get a fix
Hey try - you'll never make it tonight
You can feel it deep inside
All of the illusions for myself
What if I try to make amends for someone else
What if I try to change the way I'm feeling deep inside
What if I died filled with sorrow wanting another try
No one can face the truth
Was there nothing more that you could do
What would you do different next time
Keep turning from the past
The future's coming much to fast
Or is it all in my mind
@benzoadonethc1685
Saw them perform this song live at a small club, sweet show.
Death by stereo opened.
@BootsORiley
Been a good while since I threw on this record even though it’s an all time favorite. First got it in the mid-to-late 90s, 40 now, been a fan of Full Circle for decades now. And I’ve gotta say that it holds up. But this and Every Time are the two best, imho.
@kateykinkade
Dope
@hatigatuboutukiakari
学生のときたくさん聞いてたけど、どの曲だったか全く覚えてない…😭
@larrychambers6297
For a unknown reason the commercial leading to this awesome song was for the backstreet boys... the AI algorithms are fucked up and confused. Stupid artificial intelligence when will I learn