If
Adna Lyrics
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Will you wait on me to like the person I was aimed to be
All the shadows I draw
To have something
To hide behind in a?
For I was watching faces I wish weren't mine
Let me close my eyes
And the beauty they give birth
When I lay my eyes on them
Let me color all your shadows
Make them shimmer in the night
Stay there if you leave,
Give me the honest memory
If I let you in
I've been dreaming of the people who were always never you
Sleepwalking through life
Color in my face with every lie
The more I do the more I realize
It all leads back to you
You are really something else
The lyrics to Adna's song "If" are melancholic and introspective, exploring the singer's struggle with self-expression and trust in a relationship. The opening lines express a hesitancy to let someone into the singer's life, questioning whether they will be patient enough to wait for the singer to become the person they are meant to be. The shadows that the singer draws become a symbol for the things they are trying to hide behind, whether it be insecurity or fear of being vulnerable.
The chorus takes on a more dreamlike quality, with the singer asking to "close their eyes" and "dream about the forest", a natural symbol of introspection and growth. They then ask to "color all your shadows" and "make them shimmer in the night", implying that they want to help their partner move past their own insecurities and fears. However, they also ask for their partner to "stay there if you leave", acknowledging the fragility of their trust in the relationship.
The second verse continues the theme of self-expression and self-doubt. The singer describes how they have been "dreaming of the people who were always never you", indicating a lack of fulfillment in their past relationships. They also describe how they have been "sleepwalking through life" and "color in my face with every lie", suggesting that they have been hiding their true selves from the world.
Overall, the lyrics to "If" are a powerful exploration of trust and self-expression in relationships. The imagery of shadows and coloring adds a dreamlike quality to the song, while the introspective nature of the lyrics gives them a universal quality that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
If I let you in, will you wait
If I allow you into my life, will you stay with me?
Will you wait on me to like the person I was aimed to be
Are you willing to wait for me to become the person I want to be?
All the shadows I draw
All the hiding I do
To have something
To have some form of protection
To hide behind in a?
To hide behind in times of difficulty?
For I was watching faces I wish weren't mine
I was envious of others and discontent with my own appearance
Let me close my eyes
Allow me to escape reality
Dream about the forest
Think about a peaceful place
And the beauty they give birth
And how beautiful nature can be
When I lay my eyes on them
When I am fortunate enough to view them
Let me color all your shadows
Let me provide you with comfort
Make them shimmer in the night
Allow me to make everything better
Stay there if you leave,
Stay by my side even when things get tough
Give me the honest memory
Provide me with truthful recollections
I've been dreaming of the people who were always never you
I have longed for someone who was never meant to be you
Sleepwalking through life
Going through the motions without truly living
Color in my face with every lie
Make me feel embarrassed and ashamed with every falsehood
The more I do the more I realize
The more I try, the more I come to understand
It all leads back to you
Everything points back to you in the end
You are really something else
You are truly unique and special
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Francisco Hernandez Garcia Brandi
on Dreamer
Amazing voice!!! Amazing Jam!!!