If I
A.Moss Lyrics


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It won't be hard to say goodbye I've seen this road before
And I've survived through every bend
You're just a page I need to turn and I'll be on my way
For me it's over not the end.

Why should I stay and fight another lonely night?
I've got no reason to pretend.
You lied too many times and I've got too much pride
To let myself be fooled again.

So if I turn you away, it's really nothing more
Than my way to say that it's over.
If I turn you away, you'll know the reason why
I just couldn't stay anymore

Somewhere a stranger waits for me with eyes to warm my soul
His arms will hold me night and day.
You taught me everything I know 'bout breaking hearts and so
I think it's time for me to say

You've had your way too long and I've been oh so wrong
To be a fool and not be gone.
I'll tell you here and now, I'll make it through somehow
I'll find it easy to go on.

So if I turn you away, it's really nothing more
Than my way to say that it's over.
If I turn you away, you'll know the reason why
I just couldn't stay anymore

You lied too many times and I've got too much pride
To let myself be fooled again.

So if I turn you away, it's really nothing more
Than my way to say that it's over.
If I turn you away, you'll know the reason why
I just couldn't stay anymore
So if I turn you away, it's really nothing more
Than my way to say that it's over.
If I turn you away, (if I turn you away) you'll know the reason why
I just couldn't stay anymore
So if I turn you away (turn you away), it's really nothing more
Than my way to say that it's over.




If I turn you away, you'll know the reason why
I just couldn't stay anymore

Overall Meaning

In this song titled "If I" by A.Moss, the singer talks about a situation in which he has to let go of someone because he no longer wants to stay in the relationship. He has gone through the path of letting go before and has come out victorious despite the bends which he has encountered along the way. The person he has to let go is just another page he has to turn in his life so that he can move on. He has no reason to continue another lonely night or pretend that everything is okay when it is not. The person has lied too many times, and he has too much pride to let himself be fooled again. He has learned everything he knows about breaking hearts from the person, and it's time for him to say goodbye. He is convinced that he'll make it through somehow and will find it easy to go on.


The song portrays a situation in which someone decides to let go of a toxic relationship that hasn't been beneficial to them. The person has been betrayed one too many times and can no longer take it, and so they have to move on. The hurtful experience will help the person to be more cautious in the future and be more careful about who they let into their lives. The song's somber melody and lyrics reflect the sadness that comes with ending a relationship and the hope one has of finding someone better.


Line by Line Meaning

It won't be hard to say goodbye I've seen this road before
Leaving won't be difficult for me, as I have gone through this situation previously.


And I've survived through every bend
I have successfully overcome every difficulty that came my way.


You're just a page I need to turn and I'll be on my way
You are just a part of my past that I need to move on from.


For me it's over not the end.
This may be the end of our relationship, but for me, it is the start of something new.


Why should I stay and fight another lonely night?
I have no reason to stay and go through another night of loneliness.


I've got no reason to pretend.
There is no need for me to fake my emotions.


You lied too many times and I've got too much pride
Because of your repeated lies, I have too much dignity to be made a fool out of again.


To let myself be fooled again.
I refuse to let you deceive me again.


So if I turn you away, it's really nothing more
If I distance myself from you, it is simply me indicating that our relationship is done.


Than my way to say that it's over.
This is my way of conveying that our relationship has concluded.


You've had your way too long and I've been oh so wrong
You have gotten your way for too long and I regret allowing it to happen.


To be a fool and not be gone.
I feel foolish for not leaving earlier.


I'll tell you here and now, I'll make it through somehow
I am making it clear that I will persevere and move forward without you.


I'll find it easy to go on.
It will not be difficult for me to continue my life without you.


Somewhere a stranger waits for me with eyes to warm my soul
There is someone out there who is a stranger to me currently, but has the potential to bring me the warmth and love I deserve.


His arms will hold me night and day.
I long for the embrace of someone who truly cares for me all the time.


You taught me everything I know 'bout breaking hearts and so
Through our relationship, I have learned how to break someone's heart like you have done to me.


I think it's time for me to say
I have come to the conclusion that it is time for me to express my thoughts and feelings.


If I turn you away, you'll know the reason why
It will be evident to you as to why I am pushing you away.


So if I turn you away, it's really nothing more
If I shut you out, it is just me indicating that our relationship is over.


You lied too many times and I've got too much pride
I refuse to allow myself to be fooled by you repeatedly due to my self-esteem.


If I turn you away, you'll know the reason why
You will understand why I am distancing myself from you.


I just couldn't stay anymore
I simply cannot remain in this relationship any longer, it is not healthy for me.


So if I turn you away (turn you away), it's really nothing more
If I cut ties with you, there is nothing further to it than my expression of the end of our relationship.


Than my way to say that it's over.
I am utilizing this as my way of indicating our relationship has ended.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID FOSTER, RICHARD MARX

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