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If It Wasn't For You
DAY26 Lyrics


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I could be homeless
Going to sleep on the concrete
Pan handlin' tryna get change for what I need
While lookin' for a bridge
When my cover get soggy
So I can stay dry
I could be losin' my mind
With nobody to talk to
Lookin' in the mirror
Tryna figure out what's true
When I had no direction
You showed me more than my reflection

When it rains it pours but life's a chore
(And I just can't take no more)
When every where's a closin' door
(You're the one I'm lookin' for)

If it wasn't for you
(I'd be livin' a lie thinkin' what's wrong was right)
If it wasn't for you
(I'd be servin' time in prison in my own mind)
If it wasn't for you
(I'd be out in these streets tryna find a way to make ends meet)
If it wasn't for you
(I gotta thank you if it wasn't for)
You

Everyday is a struggle to wake up
Livin' with this stress in my life that builds up
It's like a mountain too high to climb up
If somethings at the top does anybody know what
'Cause I don't know
It's such a long road
For every step I've takin I wanna thank you
For never leading me wrong

When it rains it pours but life's a chore
(And I just can't take it no more)
When every where's a closin' door
(You're the one I'm lookin' for)

If it wasn't for you
(I'd be livin' a lie thinkin' what's wrong was right)
If it wasn't for you
(I'd be servin' time in prison in my own mind)
If it wasn't for you
(I'd be out in these streets tryna find a way to make ends meet)
If it wasn't for you
(I wanna thank you if it wasn't for)
You (hey)

I probably wouldn't know what I know now
I probably wouldn't be where I am now
Mmm, you found a part of me
That I never knew about you
Gave me hope when in doubt, yeah
And I thank you for everything you done for me
Hey, and know I see it's because of you

If it wasn't for you (hey, oh)
If it wasn't for you (if it wasn't for you, yeah)
If it wasn't for you (if it wasn't for you)
If it wasn't for you (if it wasn't for you, if it wasn't for yo, hey)
If it wasn't for you
If it wasn't for you (oh, woah-woah-woah)
If it wasn't for you
If it wasn't for you
You
If it wasn't for you
Where would I go without you?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DAY26's song "If It Wasn't For You" tell a story about how the singers are grateful for the presence of someone who helped them through their tough times. The verses talk about the difficult situations that some of the singers could've been in if not for the influence of that person. For instance, Willie mentions that he could've been homeless or paranoid about his own self without the person in question. Robert, on the other hand, talks about how he struggles to get through each day and thanks that person for never letting him fall. There's a sense of gratitude and relief that comes out of these lyrics, with the chorus reaffirming how the singers would've been lost without this person.


The song, in a way, could be interpreted as a dedication to that one person who became a lifeline for them. It speaks to the importance of having someone in our lives who we can depend on, who can guide us when we're lost, and who can support us through thick and thin. The lyrics highlight the power of human connections and the impact that even one person can have on someone's life. So, overall, "If It Wasn't For You" is an emotional tribute to someone who made a significant difference in the singers' lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I could be homeless goin' to sleep on the concrete
I could be living without a home, spending my nights outside on the pavement


Pan handlin' tryin' to get change for what I need
I could be begging for money on the streets just to meet my basic needs


Or lookin' for a bridge when my cardboard gets soggy, so I could stay dry
I could be searching for a dry place to sleep in the rain, using cardboard to protect myself


I could be losin' my mind with nobody to talk to
I could be experiencing mental health issues and have nobody to confide in


Lookin' in the mirror tryin' to figure out whats true
I could be struggling with self-doubt and trying to find my true identity


When I had no di-rection, you showed me more then my reflection
When I lacked direction in life, you not only helped me find my way, but also showed me a deeper understanding of myself


When it rains and pours your life's a chore, and I just cant take no more
When life is overwhelming and everything feels like a chore, I reach my breaking point


When every where's a closing door, your the one I'm looking for (if it wasn't for you)
When it seems like all opportunities are closing, you are the one who provides hope and guidance


I'd be livin' a lie thinkin' whats wrong whats right (if it wasn't for you)
Without you, I would be living a false reality, questioning what is truly right and wrong


I'd be servin' time in prison in my own mind(if it wasn't for you)
Without you, my own thoughts would imprison me mentally


I'd be out in these streets tryin' to find a way to make ends meet (if it wasn't for you)
Without you, I would be struggling to make ends meet and figuring out a way to earn a living


I gotta thank you if it wasn't for you
I must express my gratitude to you for all that you have done


Everyday is a struggle to wake up
Every day is a challenge to get out of bed and face the day


Livin' with the stress in my life it builds up
The stress in my life continues to accumulate over time


It's like a mountain to high to climb up
The obstacles in my life seem insurmountable and impossible to overcome


If somethings at the top does anybody no what
If there is anything worth achieving, does anyone know how to attain it?


Cause I dont know, its such a long road
I am unsure of the path, and it feels like a never-ending journey


For every step I'm takin' I wanna thank you
For every step I take on this difficult road, I am grateful for your support


For never lettin' me fall
I am thankful that you have always been there to prevent me from falling or giving up


I probably wouldn't know, what I know now, I probably wouldn't be where I am now
Without you, I would lack the knowledge and experience that have brought me to where I am today


You found a part of me that I never knew about
You helped me discover a hidden aspect of myself that I was previously unaware of


You gave me hope when in doubt yea
You have instilled hope in me during moments of uncertainty


And I thank you for everything you've done for me, (hey) and now I see its because of you
I express gratitude towards you for everything you have done, and now I recognize that it is all thanks to you


I really really really love my co-star
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Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tiff Star, James Hoe, Devon Golder, Mario Winans, Sean Combs

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