What If
Aruna Lyrics


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Could have been a landslide,
Could have been a win-win,
Could have been a goldmine,
Could have been our greatest hit.
I was saddest, only twenty,
Tell me what the hell is this.
No, when we were meant to be,
Still too scared to dive in.
It only takes a word, a step, a start,
To turn a wish into a work of art.
Everything we want feels so far away.
But we can reach out and touch it, if we′re not afraid,
To take a chance, a leap of faith,
To give it all we got, to not lay safe,
Or we can sit it out thinking what we missed
And the rest, are, wondering,
What if, what if, ehyeah...,
What if, what if, ehyeah...
We look like a long road,
You've been let down before,
I′ve been through a tenfold,
I'm not hiding anymore.
So lonely in the shadows,
I'm so tired of being alone.
I can see a light in you,
That I want to get to know.
It only take a word, a step, a start,
To turn a wish into a work of art...
Everything we want feels so far away.
But we can reach out and touch it, if we′re not afraid,
To take a chance, a leap of faith,
To give it all we got, to not lay safe,
Or we can sit it out thinking what we missed
And the rest, are, wondering,




What if, what if, ehyeah...,
What if, what if, ehyeah...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Aruna's "What If" convey the singer's conflicting emotions about taking a chance on a romantic relationship. She reflects on missed opportunities in the past, wondering if things could have turned out differently if she had taken a chance. The opening lines of the song express regret and what could have been if they had taken the leap of faith.


As the song progresses, the singer begins to see the potential in the relationship if they take a chance on each other. She recognizes that it only takes a little courage to turn a wish into a reality. The chorus encourages the listener and the singer herself to not be afraid and to take a chance on love. The repetition of the words "What if" implies the fear of missed opportunities, but the singer chooses to seize the moment rather than living with regret.


The last stanza of the song highlights the singer's increasing confidence in her partner as they both have overcome their past experiences. She sees light in her partner and wants to know them better. This stanza shows that they can move forward and make something beautiful out of their relationship, only if they take that chance.


Line by Line Meaning

Could have been a landslide,
There are many potential outcomes for any situation that could be positive or negative.


Could have been a win-win,
It is possible for all parties involved to benefit from a situation, creating a scenario in which everyone wins.


Could have been a goldmine,
Opportunities exist in the world that, when seized upon, can lead to great success and wealth.


Could have been our greatest hit.
There are moments in life that have the potential to be the most memorable and impactful.


I was saddest, only twenty,
The artist was feeling unhappy at a young age, and this emotion influenced their decisions and outlook on life.


Tell me what the hell is this.
The singer is confused and struggling to understand the situation they are currently in.


No, when we were meant to be,
There are situations in life where two people are meant to be together or meant to take a certain action.


Still too scared to dive in.
Fear can prevent people from taking the necessary action to achieve their desired outcome.


It only takes a word, a step, a start,
The beginning of a successful outcome can often be traced back to a single action or decision.


To turn a wish into a work of art.
With dedication and effort, it is possible to turn a desire into a tangible and successful reality.


Everything we want feels so far away.
The things we desire can often seem unattainable or far off in the future.


But we can reach out and touch it, if we′re not afraid,
Fear can prevent us from reaching our goals, but with courage, it is possible to overcome obstacles and achieve our desires.


To take a chance, a leap of faith,
Sometimes taking a risk and believing in oneself is necessary to achieve success.


To give it all we got, to not lay safe,
Success often requires taking bold actions and leaving comfort zones to achieve one's goals.


Or we can sit it out thinking what we missed
It is possible to choose not to act and wonder what could have been if action had been taken.


And the rest, are, wondering,
Other people who observe our success or failure will be left to speculate and wonder what could have happened.


What if, what if, ehyeah...,
This phrase is a questioning of what could have been, and an acknowledgement that outcomes could have gone differently.


We look like a long road,
The path to success or the achievement of one's goals may seem long and challenging to navigate.


You've been let down before,
Past experiences of disappointment or failure can make one hesitant to try again in the future.


I′ve been through a tenfold,
The artist has experienced similar setbacks and challenges, but is willing to persevere.


I'm not hiding anymore.
The artist is ready to face their obstacles and be open about their aspirations and goals.


So lonely in the shadows,
The artist has felt alone and unsupported in their quest for success.


I'm so tired of being alone.
The singer desires companionship and support in their journey towards success.


I can see a light in you,
The artist is able to recognize potential and positivity in another person.


That I want to get to know.
The singer is interested in forming a relationship or partnership with this person to achieve their goals together.




Writer(s): Aruna Abrams, Vadym Porotkov, Nikita Bogdanov

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