If Only in Heaven's Eyes
*NSYNC Lyrics


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I never thought you were a fair-weather friend
You never let me down, you're true to the end
For in the darkest hour when all was lost
Somehow you left the light on
You faced the wrong and showed the world a thing or two
Stood up for me, for you

And you should know
Some say it wasn't worth the things we went through (things we went through)
I say it ain't worth losing you (losing you)
I hope you know how much you've changed all our lives
(Someday) someday you'll see
If only through heaven's eyes
Only through heaven's

I still remember the things that you said
I keep your words alive, I could never forget
'Cause in the final hour you made me proud
So proud that I could know you
Told the world it's time that they believed in you
You stood for right and truth

And you should know
Some say it wasn't worth the things we went through (things we went through)
I say it ain't worth losing you (losing you)
I hope you know how much you've changed all our lives
(Someday) someday you'll see
If only through heaven's eyes
Only through heaven's eyes

And so we can't forget
We've got to keep remembering them all
The ones who took the fall
They did it for us all

And we should learn from it
Stand up if you believe in it
You've got to face the world, be strong (strong)

Some say it wasn't worth the things we went through (things we went through)
I say it ain't worth losing you (losing you)
I hope you know how much you've changed all our lives
(Someday) someday you'll see (you'll see)
If only through heaven's eyes
Only through heaven's (through heaven's eyes, yeah)

Some say it wasn't worth the things we went through (things we went through)
I say it ain't worth losing you (losing you)
I hope you know how much you've changed all our lives
(Someday) someday you'll see
If only through heaven's eyes
Only through heaven's (through heaven's eyes)

Some say it wasn't worth the things we went through (it wasn't things we went through)




I say it ain't worth losing you (losing you)
I hope you know how much you've changed-

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of *NSYNC's song "If Only in Heaven's Eyes" beautifully describe the gratitude and appreciation for a true friend. The song is focused on how a person can positively impact others’ lives by standing up for them in their darkest hour. The singer thanks his friend for always being there, never letting him down and guiding him through thick and thin. In the hardest times, the friend never lost hope and kept the light on for him, allowing him to find his way again. The lyrics highlight how the friend's strength and support changed their lives and made them believe in themselves. The singer acknowledges that the struggles they faced were worth it because they got to know someone like this friend in the process, and losing them would be nothing short of a tragedy.


The chorus emphasises the importance of cherishing relationships and the impact they can have on our lives. The singer reminds us that someday, we will see things differently when we look back on them. We will eventually realise that these amazing relationships can only be seen in their true form when looked upon from heaven's eyes. In the final moments, the lyrics shift focus to the people who have sacrificed themselves for the greater good, and the importance of learning from their bravery. The singer urges everyone always to stand up for what they believe in and face the world with strength and perseverance.


Line by Line Meaning

I never thought you were a fair-weather friend
I always knew you were a true friend who would stick by my side through both good and bad times.


You never let me down, you're true to the end
You have always been reliable and trustworthy, and I know I can count on you until the end.


For in the darkest hour when all was lost
Even when everything seemed hopeless and lost, you were a source of light and hope for me.


Somehow you left the light on
You managed to keep hope alive and never let me give up, even during the most difficult times.


You faced the wrong and showed the world a thing or two
You bravely stood up against injustice and showed others that they don't have to accept the wrongs of the world.


Stood up for me and for you
You were always there to stand up for both me and yourself when others tried to bring you down.


And you should know
I want to make sure you understand and recognize the impact you have had on my life.


Some say it wasn't worth the things we went through (things we went through)
Some people might say that the struggles we faced weren't worth it in the end.


I say it ain't worth losing you (losing you)
But I strongly disagree and believe that losing you would be far worse than any hardships we've faced together.


I hope you know how much you've changed all our lives
I want you to realize the tremendous impact you have had not just on my life, but on those around us as well.


(Someday)Someday you'll see
One day, you will hopefully recognize and understand the positive influence you have had.


If only through heaven's eyes
Perhaps it will be in the afterlife, when viewed through a different perspective.


I still remember the things that you said
Your words have stayed with me and continue to inspire me even now.


I keep your words alive, I could never forget
Your words hold such a special place in my heart and have helped to shape who I am today.


Cause in the final hour you made me proud
Even during the most trying times, you never let me down and always managed to make me proud.


So proud that I could know you
I feel so lucky and privileged to have had you in my life.


Told the world it's time that they believed in you
You spoke out with confidence and conviction, encouraging the world to see your worth and value.


You stood for right and truth
You were always a champion of what was right and true, even when it wasn't popular or easy to do so.


And so we can't forget
We must never forget the sacrifices made by those who have stood up for what they believe in.


We've got to keep remembering
We must keep their memories and legacies alive so that their efforts were not in vain.


Them all (them all)
We must remember and honor not just a select few, but all of those who have made sacrifices for the greater good.


The ones who took the fall
We must acknowledge and honor those who suffered for standing up for what is right.


They did it for us all
Their sacrifices and efforts were not just for themselves, but for the betterment of all people.


And we should learn from it
We must take inspiration from their bravery and use it to make positive changes in the world.


Stand up if you believe in it
We must not be afraid to stand up for what we believe in, just like those who have come before us.


You've got to face the world, be strong
We must face the world with courage and strength, even when it seems daunting or impossible.


Some say it wasn't worth the things we went through (things we went through)
Some people may think that the struggles we faced weren't worth the effort or sacrifice.


I say it ain't worth losing you (losing you)
But I strongly believe that losing you would be a far worse outcome than any challenges we've faced.


I hope you know how much you've changed all our lives
I want to make sure you understand just how much you've impacted not only my life, but the lives of those around us.


(Someday) Someday you'll see
I hope that one day you can fully understand and appreciate the positive influence you have had on so many people.


If only through heaven's eyes
Perhaps it will be in the afterlife, when we see things from a different perspective, that you will understand fully.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kenneth Edmonds

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