What If
.Simple Plan Lyrics


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What if I lead the way
What if I make mistakes
(Will you be there?)
What if I change the world
What if I take the blame
(Will you be there?)

I remember going back
To the place we used to lay
But I keep losing track
And now the days they all turn black
And our dreams all start to fade
But there's no turning back

Cause the world keeps turning
(Why do you tell me you care if you're not going to change?)
And my heart keeps burning
(Why do you tell me you care?)

What if I change the world
If I lead the way
What if I be the one
That takes the blame
What if I can't go on without you
What if I graduate
What if I don't
What if I don't

Now I'm slowly giving up
As the world keeps losing faith
And you still turn your back
Now the path I follow
Takes a toll on me
On you
But there's no turning back

Cause the world keeps turning
(Why do you tell me you care if you're not going to change?)
And my heart keeps burning
(Why do you tell me you care?)

What if I change the world
If I lead the way
What if I be the one
That takes the blame
What if I can't go on without you
What if I graduate
What if I don't [x6]

I'll be waiting here
I'll be waiting here
I'll be waiting here
For you to call me

What if I lead the way
What if I graduate
What if I change the world
Would you still remember me
What if I lead the way
What if I graduate
What if I change the world
And I find the way to tell you (what you need to hear)

I'll be waiting here
I'll be waiting here




I'll be waiting here
For you to call me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "What If" by Simple Plan have a theme of uncertainty mixed with the desire for validation from someone important. The song begins with the singer questioning whether they are capable of leading the way, making mistakes, or taking blame. They then reflect on memories from the past and the difficulty of moving on from them. The chorus repeats the earlier questions, with an added layer of desperation, suggesting that the singer feels lost and directionless. The bridge of the song shifts to the idea of waiting for someone to call and the possibility of the singer making a significant change in the world, but still longing for someone's recognition.


The song explores the common feelings of indecisiveness and insecurity, with the lyrics conveying the inner monologues many individuals have. The lyrics suggest that people would take more chances or make more significant changes if they had support or a vote of confidence. The repetition of the phrase "What if" highlights how difficult it can be to make important decisions without assistance from others. Additionally, the repetition suggests that the singer is looking for a particular answer since, if their inquiries are never answered with certainty, they remain without direction or support.


Line by Line Meaning

What if I lead the way
I want to take charge and show the way forward


What if I make mistakes (Will you be there?)
I worry about making errors, will you support me through them?


What if I change the world
I aspire to bring about a significant transformation


What if I take the blame (Will you be there?)
I'm willing to hold myself accountable, will you stand by me?


I remember going back to the place we used to lay
Recalling fond memories of a previous time and location


But I keep losing track
But I struggle to maintain a clear sense of direction


And now the days they all turn black
And now everything seems grim and hopeless


And our dreams all start to fade
And our hopes for the future are diminishing


But there's no turning back
But we can't change what has already happened


Cause the world keeps turning (Why do you tell me you care if you're not going to change?)
The world keeps moving forward, why do you give me false reassurances?


And my heart keeps burning (Why do you tell me you care?)
I am passionate and determined, why do you doubt me?


What if I be the one that takes the blame
What if I am willing to bear the consequences


What if I can't go on without you
What if I need your support to continue


Now I'm slowly giving up
Now I am losing hope and motivation


As the world keeps losing faith
As people become more skeptical and disheartened


And you still turn your back
And you still refuse to support me


Now the path I follow takes a toll on me
The path I am on is exhausting and draining


But there's no turning back
But I must keep moving forward regardless


What if I can't go on without you
What if I need your presence to continue


What if I graduate
What if I achieve my academic goals


What if I don't [x6]
What if I fail to achieve my objectives


I'll be waiting here (For you to call me)
I'll be available and willing to listen


Would you still remember me
Will you still care about me and my achievements


And I find the way to tell you (what you need to hear)
And I discover how to express myself more effectively to you




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARNOLD LANNI, ARNOLD DAVID LANNI, CHARLES-ANDRE COMEAU, PIERRE BOUVIER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@madhurjyadeka5569

My best friend who recommended this song had passed on 1ST Jan 2019..
We were both college students and was about to enter the last year...
He was a fantastic player on the guitar and he would introduce to me bands like A7X and Simple Plan
Only after this song had I really been fond of SI.


Now the lyrics hit me like he is singing to me
"What if I changed the world..
What if I graduaaaaate..???

And I will be waiting here "

Damn you mayynn.. Hope you had found peace dear BIJU



@user-wu6py1oz3h

Depression can be healed if one is strong enough to learn the why of it, to truly forgive yourself for it happening, to over come the pain, and to let go of all past negativities from that point on.

True happiness comes when one truly has faith in oneself, has faith in those around them, and KNOWING for fact that those closest to you has faith in you.

With that inner strength you can have friends, but take heed some people will just try to feed off of your positive energy. Only become friends with those who truly deserve your friendship.

We cannot pick our blood families, but we can pick our nonblood families. If you're families aren't there for you in your time of need, then, I would suggest you reach out to them, ask why, and if reconciliation is needed then do what is needed.

The world isn't bad, but it is need of a lot of healing.
If you mean the people...There is no such thing as just good and just bad people. Humans have the freewill do as they wish. The concept of good and bad begins and ends with humans. With all humans there are good times and there are bad times. I suggest you forgive, let go, but never forget all of the bad experiences in your life because without them we wouldn't able to see and appreciate the good times. They would all just be times, events that happen to us with no feelings, no desires, and no dreams towards anything. Everyone would lose their freewill, and ultimately the human race would not be able to survive as whole.

We need both good and bad in this realm to gain the knowledge and truth, the passion and drive, the respect and honesty, the will and strength to do and be who and what we are meant to be.

You must look deep within yourselves, VERY deep, to truly see yourself. This must be discovered on your own. Nobody can guide you in this. Only advice can be given, but it is advice, not direction, not an order. If it feels right within your soul then chances are it is. Anything less than that path is not truly meant for you although it may lead to your correct path.

Just please remember....

Everything has a price.



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@dark-vigilant

I will forever fuckin' love this band. This song is my life.

@shadow2kings147

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@izzybrown6195

+shadow2kings it says my thinking box

@sincerelyparand

I love those songs from which you only have to hear the first two lines, and you immediately want to download it... Like this one :)

@saadtahir416

i know how u feel :')

@erayeksi6429

you're so right

@santiagososa5540

Totally agree!

@spartanwar1185

I only read the title and i already know i'll love it

@loraangelova4160

How can I download it?

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