If Only
ØZI Lyrics


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Come on baby and try
To work it out
What you heard about me, it's just word of mouth
Gotta get it from the source, you holding out
Baby come show me now, cuz this your moment
So pop out and own it
No one controlling you
I can only speak my mind and show truth
But the truth between the lies will show in you
You ain't good at hiding face lies, is holding you down
But if you open up, I promise you now
I can be the man you dreamt and thought bout
So baby open up and let it all out
Before we fallout (uh huh)
Yeah
Too soon
Gotta see in clears eye view (you see it)
I've been seeing plenty, but I'll tell you just a few
You be overthinking not even having a clue
Who knew old dude would have you this glued
(Come on and try it babe)
No wasting no time, cuz you know who you are
Come on baby and (try it babe)
We are who we are, if you need something new
Come on baby let's (try it babe)
Baby girl no frontin'
I got what u need, ain't no need for no discussion, yeah
Baby, only if you try
I can treat you better than them niggas, no lie
You know it's true, homie do be saving lives
But she heard that old dude got dirty ties
No need to analyze
Ain't in his heart, but he too quick to fantasize
And she a fan of size
So it's no surprise, the two falter to Cupid
It's all good 'til the truth fall, and she knew it
Why is it so hard for them just to be one
She wants rings son
Dreams of mansions
He told her baby and try
Once upon a time, was a gleam in them eyes, and I like that
Gone for a minute, but girl I want you right back
Say you need a crutch, baby I could be your back
And we know we own that
I just need a blessing, girl can you phone back?
I got what you need, ain't no need to hold back
Say you're on that
But girl we know that
You gotta just
(Try it babe)
No wasting no time, cuz you know who you are
Come on baby and (try it babe)
We are who we are, if you need something new
Come on baby let's (try it babe)
Baby girl no frontin'
I got what u need, ain't no need for no discussion, yeah




Baby, only if you try
I can treat you better than them niggas, no lie

Overall Meaning

In ØZI's song "If Only," the lyrics depict a plea for a romantic partner to give the relationship a chance. The opening lines encourage the listener to work through any preconceived notions or rumors they may have heard about the singer. The line "Gotta get it from the source, you holding out" suggests that the singer wants the listener to hear their side of the story directly from them, instead of relying on hearsay.


The lyrics emphasize a sense of control, with the singer stating that no one is controlling the listener's actions or decisions. The repetition of "Baby come show me now, cuz this your moment" reinforces the idea that the listener should take charge and embrace the opportunity to express themselves. The singer also assures the listener that they can be genuine and truthful, but that the lies they may be hiding will eventually be revealed.


The chorus of the song conveys a sense of urgency, urging the listener to open up and share their thoughts and feelings before it's too late and the relationship falls apart. The lines "Too soon, gotta see in clears eye view" suggest that the singer wants the listener to take a step back and see the bigger picture, rather than overthinking and analyzing the situation without having all the facts.


Throughout the song, the singer highlights their ability to provide a fulfilling and authentic relationship, contrasting themselves with other men who may have ulterior motives or negative influences. The lyrics express a desire to be the person the listener has dreamed about, creating a sense of hope for a better future together.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on baby and try
Encouraging the listener to give something a chance or attempt


To work it out
To find a solution or resolution


What you heard about me, it's just word of mouth
The information or rumors you've heard about me are not entirely accurate


Gotta get it from the source, you holding out
You need to hear the truth directly from me, but you're not willing to


Baby come show me now, cuz this your moment
Take this opportunity to express yourself or reveal your true feelings


So pop out and own it
Be confident and embrace your true self


No one controlling you
You have the freedom to make your own choices


I can only speak my mind and show truth
I can only be honest and genuine


But the truth between the lies will show in you
Your true character will be revealed through the discrepancies between truth and deception


You ain't good at hiding face lies, is holding you down
Your inability to conceal your true emotions is weighing you down


But if you open up, I promise you now
If you allow yourself to be vulnerable, I assure you


I can be the man you dreamt and thought bout
I can fulfill the qualities and ideals you have envisioned in a partner


So baby open up and let it all out
So, my dear, reveal your true self and express your emotions freely


Before we fallout (uh huh)
Before our relationship deteriorates or falls apart


Too soon
Premature or hasty


Gotta see in clears eye view (you see it)
You need to have a clear and objective perspective


I've been seeing plenty, but I'll tell you just a few
I have witnessed numerous things, but I'll only share a small portion with you


You be overthinking not even having a clue
You tend to overanalyze things without even having a proper understanding


Who knew old dude would have you this glued
Who would have known that this older guy would captivate your attention to this extent


(Come on and try it babe)
Come on, give it a try, my dear


No wasting no time, cuz you know who you are
There's no need to waste time because you are aware of your own identity


We are who we are, if you need something new
We should embrace our true selves, but if you desire something different


Come on baby let's (try it babe)
Come on, my love, let's give it a try


Baby girl no frontin'
My dear, don't pretend or put up a facade


I got what u need, ain't no need for no discussion, yeah
I possess the qualities or attributes you desire, there's no need to debate it


Baby, only if you try
My love, it can only happen if you give it a chance


I can treat you better than them niggas, no lie
I can provide better treatment or care than those other guys, I'm being honest


You know it's true, homie do be saving lives
You recognize the authenticity of my words, I truly make a positive impact


But she heard that old dude got dirty ties
However, she has heard rumors that the older guy has connections to illegal or unethical activities


No need to analyze
There's no requirement for overthinking or dissecting


Ain't in his heart, but he too quick to fantasize
He doesn't have genuine intentions, but he's too eager to indulge in unrealistic dreams


And she a fan of size
And she is attracted to materialistic or superficial aspects


So it's no surprise, the two falter to Cupid
Therefore, it's not unexpected that these two individuals succumb to their romantic instincts


It's all good 'til the truth fall, and she knew it
Everything seems fine until the truth is revealed, and deep down, she already knew it


Why is it so hard for them just to be one
Why do they struggle to form a unified or cohesive unit


She wants rings son
She desires commitment or marriage, my friend


Dreams of mansions
She envisions owning large, luxurious homes


He told her baby and try
He advised her, my dear, to give it a chance


Once upon a time, was a gleam in them eyes, and I like that
There was a spark of hope or excitement in their eyes before, and I am fond of that


Gone for a minute, but girl I want you right back
I may have been absent for a while, but my dear, I still desire your presence


Say you need a crutch, baby I could be your back
If you require support or assistance, my love, I can be there for you


And we know we own that
And we are aware that we possess that quality or capability


I just need a blessing, girl can you phone back?
I only require a positive response or confirmation, my dear, can you call me back?


I got what you need, ain't no need to hold back
I possess the qualities or resources you desire, there's no reason to hesitate


Say you're on that
Confirm that you are interested or willing to pursue it


But girl we know that
But my dear, we both understand or acknowledge that


You gotta just
You simply need to


(Try it babe)
Give it a try, my love


No wasting no time, cuz you know who you are
There's no need to waste time because you are aware of your own identity


Come on baby and (try it babe)
Come on, my love, let's give it a try


We are who we are, if you need something new
We should embrace our true selves, but if you desire something different


Come on baby let's (try it babe)
Come on, my love, let's give it a try


Baby girl no frontin'
My dear, don't pretend or put up a facade


I got what u need, ain't no need for no discussion, yeah
I possess the qualities or attributes you desire, there's no need to debate it


Baby, only if you try
My love, it can only happen if you give it a chance


I can treat you better than them niggas, no lie
I can provide better treatment or care than those other guys, I'm being honest




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Isaiah Overton, Ozioma Ogele

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@astridwu7357

我阿嬤剛走不到一年,一直想讓阿嬤看見我成功的樣子,但我還來不及變成更厲害的人,阿嬤就走了。
好想再窩在她身邊一起看八點檔,跟她說很多話。

心底一直有無以名狀的內疚,後來看到一句話是這麼說的:「你會覺得遺憾是因為你真的很愛她。」
等我達到目標,阿嬤在天上一定也會很開心吧。


聽到「凡凡啊,啊哩愛乖乖喔」直接爆淚..........真的好想阿嬤
謝謝ØZI ,讓這些日子的情緒有了出口。



@IDontWikeIt1999

很喜歡
這麼抒情的ØZI很迷人

最喜歡的一句是
「願意付出我所有 為了
能換一點時間 just to see you again」
我相信每個人都有想說這句話的對象
很貼切

我小時候是外婆帶大的
長大上學後卻不常回外婆家
現在讀大學時間比較彈性
應該要多回去陪陪外婆了...



All comments from YouTube:

@astridwu7357

我阿嬤剛走不到一年,一直想讓阿嬤看見我成功的樣子,但我還來不及變成更厲害的人,阿嬤就走了。
好想再窩在她身邊一起看八點檔,跟她說很多話。

心底一直有無以名狀的內疚,後來看到一句話是這麼說的:「你會覺得遺憾是因為你真的很愛她。」
等我達到目標,阿嬤在天上一定也會很開心吧。


聽到「凡凡啊,啊哩愛乖乖喔」直接爆淚..........真的好想阿嬤
謝謝ØZI ,讓這些日子的情緒有了出口。

@mylike520

你過的好,阿嬤就很開心了

@show071485

我也好想好想外婆...我小時候外婆眼睛一邊已經看不到了,但她還是很愛去看巷口廟埕的歌仔戲,我卻是都看不懂,偷跑去對面菜市場裡面瞎逛她也不會發現,小時候每個假日從台南跟爸爸騎著腳踏車騎著海岸線到高雄茄萣,要去的時候都很開心,因為可以看到外婆,她總是跟我說地上的錢當作是我給你的零用錢好不好?因為她視力不好...走也走不穩,地上總是零錢....跟電台買的藥瓶藥丸...
外婆還會自己做碗粿跟肉粽,而且外婆很愛聽電台賣藥的政治的唱歌的都有,所以我小時候曾經被打電話上去唱歌,
印象中外婆跟媽媽教我的台語歌第一首是尤雅-等無人.....還有詹雅雯-阿母的手...
我的外婆在我國中的時候去世了..因為糖尿病跟併發症去世,那時候我還不是很懂事....長大了才知道無盡的思念
再回去高雄時門已經關起來了裡面沒有人了,門口還有灶跟取水器,也看不到外婆用了,但熟悉的氣味跟身影總是會浮現在我面前....
現在去KTV還是會唱外婆教我的台語歌,就算身旁的朋友聽不懂沒聽過,我還是要唱給外婆聽...
我好想妳..........
謝謝OZI寫了這首歌,相信阿嬤在天上也笑著看你得獎,一定很開心!

@man2596

電台賣的藥害人不淺啊~

@owoy_Ann

man 你害我快掉出來的眼淚回流了w

@user-xh2di5ym3i

我愛ㄋ

@user-ff4ie9dv6g

幹 你也太壞了

@pohwengrt

ylvia1996 S 妳說的地點 好有畫面
就住那附近!

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@chinying2059

後面阿嬤的聲音一出來直接哭爆⋯

@linHsinHsiang

真的!原本很平靜的聽,明明才出現那麼幾秒我直接濕了眼眶

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