What If
134. Coldplay Lyrics
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Nothing wrong, nothing right
What if there was no time?
And no reason, or rhyme
What if you should decide
That you don't want me there by your side
That you don't want me there in your life
And no poem or song
Could put right what I got wrong
Or make you feel I belong
What if you should decide
That you don't want me there by your side
That you don't want me there in you life
Ooh, that's right
Let's take a breath, jump over the side
Ooh, that's right
How can you know it if you don't even try?
Ooh, that's right
Every step that you take
Could be your biggest mistake
It could bend or it could break
But that's the risk that you take
What if you should decide
That you don't want me there in your life
That you don't want me there by your side
Ooh, that's right
Let's take a breath, jump over the side
Ooh, that's right
How can you know when you don't even try?
Ooh, that's right
Oh
Ooh, that's right
Let's take a breath, jump over the side
Ooh, that's right
You know that darkness always turns into light
Ooh, that's right
The lyrics to Coldplay's song, What If, are about the ambiguity and uncertainty of relationships. It explores the possibility of what life would be like if there was no deception, no set meanings for things, and no sense of time. It expresses the fear of making mistakes in a relationship and not being able to make amends, if things go wrong. The song is also about taking risks and diving into the unknown, even though it may lead to heartbreak or disappointment.
The first verse of the song discusses the possibility of a world without lies or wrongdoing, and the resulting lack of a structured system. The second verse includes the admission of guilt and the futility of poetry, audating that it can't change the fact that the singer got something wrong. The chorus features an ultimatum, where the singer expresses their fear of being abandoned by their partner, should they decide that they don't want them. The bridge is where the singer urges their partner to take a leap of faith, even if they aren't sure of the outcome.
The song is emotionally charged and captures the tension and apprehension that often comes with romantic relationships. It speaks to the heart of people who may be questioning their relationships, wondering if the risk of trying is worth the potential of heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
What if there was no lie?
Imagine a world without deceit.
Nothing wrong, nothing right
A world without judgement, where everything just is.
What if there was no time?
Consider a universe without the concept of time.
And no reason, or rhyme
A place where logic and order do not exist.
What if you should decide
What if you make the choice
That you don't want me there by your side
To not have me around
That you don't want me there in your life
To not be a part of your existence
What if I got it wrong
What if I made a mistake
And no poem or song
No form of art or expression
Could put right what I got wrong
Could fix the problem I created
Or make you feel I belong
Or make you feel like I fit in
Ooh, that's right
Acknowledgement or agreement with previous statement
Let's take a breath, jump over the side
Take a leap of faith even if it's scary
How can you know it if you don't even try?
You can't predict the outcome until you take action
Every step that you take
Every decision you make
Could be your biggest mistake
It could have negative consequences
It could bend or it could break
It could cause damage or fall apart
But that's the risk that you take
Taking risks is inherent to making changes
You know that darkness always turns into light
Even in difficult times, things can improve
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Guy Rupert Berryman, William Champion, Christopher Anthony John Martin, Jonathan Mark Buckland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
轮者何异
I'm so happy that you posted another Coldplay covers!! And it's was absolutely greatttttt ,you should do in the hardest part or in my place,ofc depends on you since you have a sweet voice!!!!
Francesco Dell'Oso
And I'm so happy you liked this!! Thank you so much and, you know, thanks for your advice 😎
Franca Tomassetti
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Larry Seaman
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Franca Tomassetti
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Laura Farro
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