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Babyface(베이비페이스) Lyrics
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Then why can't I paint you
The words will never show
The you I've come to know
If a face could launch a thousand ships
Then where am I to go
There's no one home but you
You're all that's led me to
And when my love for life is running dry
You come and pour yourself for me
If a man could be two places at one time
I'd be with you
Tomorrow and today
Beside you all the way
If the world should stop revolving
Spinning slowly down tonight
I'd spend the end with you
And when the world was due
Then one by one the stars would all go out
Then you and I would simply fly away
The song "If" by Babyface is a beautiful ballad about the power of love and the depth of one's feelings for their beloved. The lyrics suggest that a picture is worth a thousand words but it cannot fully capture the essence of the person the singer has come to know. The words may not be enough to convey the depth of their emotions for their lover. The next line about a face launching a thousand ships is another way to describe the impact that one's lover can have on them. It is as if the love is so strong that it could propel a thousand ships.
The singer is conveying to their partner that they are the only one who really matters to them. They would be lost without them and do not know where they would go in life if their lover were not there. They go on to describe how if the world were to end, they would spend their last moments with their significant other because in their eyes, they are the only one who truly matters. Furthermore, the closing lines suggest that they want to be with them throughout eternity, and as the world fades away, they want to be with their partner and simply fly away.
Overall, the song is about the power of love and the depth of emotions one can feel for their significant other. It is a beautiful ballad that captures the essence of true love and how it can withstand anything that life throws at it.
Line by Line Meaning
If a picture paints a thousand words
If an image has the power to convey deep feelings and emotions, then why can't I express my feelings for you through words.
Then why can't I paint you
Why am I not able to express my love and affection for you through my words as clearly as an image does.
The words will never show
Words can never fully capture or express the depth of emotions and love I have for you.
The you I've come to know
It's impossible to capture the essence or true beauty of you through just words, because the true you is beyond words.
If a face could launch a thousand ships
If someone's beauty could have the power to move armies or win wars, then your beauty is beyond that and has the power to move me the most.
Then where am I to go
Since your beauty is so powerful, I am left feeling overwhelmed and helpless because I don't know how to express my love for you.
There's no one home but you
You are the only one who has ever made me feel like I have found home within them.
You're all that's led me to
Everything that has happened in my life has led me to loving you and finding happiness within that love.
And when my love for life is running dry
When I am feeling low and disheartened with life and its challenges, you come along and revive me with your love and presence.
You come and pour yourself for me
You give me all of yourself and your love when I need it the most, and that's what keeps me going.
If a man could be two places at one time
If I could be in multiple places at the same time, I would choose to be with you now and always.
I'd be with you
Being with you is the most important thing to me and I would do anything to make that happen, even if it means being in two places at once.
Tomorrow and today
I want to spend every day of my future with you, but I also want to cherish and make the most out of every moment I have with you now.
Beside you all the way
I will always stand by your side and support you in every step of your journey.
If the world should stop revolving
Even in the event of a catastrophic event where the world stops moving and falling apart, my love for you would remain steadfast.
Spinning slowly down tonight
If the world were to end tonight, I'd find solace in knowing that I'll be by your side and won't go through it alone.
I'd spend the end with you
I'd rather spend the end of the world with the one I love than anyone else.
And when the world was due
When the world is finally ending, I'll be by your side, holding your hand, and together we'll face it all.
Then one by one the stars would all go out
As the world ends, everything around us would fade away, but my love for you would never fade away.
Then you and I would simply fly away
We'll leave the world behind and fly away, be freed from all our troubles, and be together forever.
Contributed by James O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hoilife
I ran into a friend of yours the other day,
And I asked her how you'd bin.
She said 'My girl is fine just bought a house, got a job, real good man.'
I told her I was glad for you, that's wonderful,
But does she ever ask 'bout me?
'She says she's happy with her life right now, let her go, let her be.'
And I told myself I would but something in my heart just would not let you go.
I just wanna know...
What if we were wrong about each other?
What if you were really made for me?
What if we were supposed to be together?
Would that not mean anything?
What if that was supposed to be my house that you go home to everyday?
How can you be sure that things are better?
If you can't be sure your heart ain't still here with me,
Still wanting me.
Your friend asked me if there was someone special in my life that I was seein',
I told her there was no one in particular,
There's just I, myself and me.
I told her that I dream of you quite often,
She just cut her eyes at me,
She said you got a home, you're very happy,
So just stop your medling!
I told her that I won't,
I said things are cool, but I guess I was wrong.
I still can't move on.
Now that could be my car,
That could be my house,
That could be my baby boy that you're nursing.
That could be the trash which I always take out,
That could be the chair I love to chill in.
That could be my food on the table at the end of the day.
Hugs and the kisses, all the love we make.
What the hell do you expect me to say?
What if it's really supposed to be this way?
What if you're really supposed to be with me?
(Ooh!)
@FujiiKaze
What an underrated masterpiece!
@KarenSmith-xs7yz
Love BabyFace! Still listening 2023 ALWAYS WILL!! 🎤🎤🎤
@tinahudson1973
😮
@barbararay5712
Me too, Karen 😊
@MrBlactye
Maybe the greatest songwriter ever. Babyface has a song for any occasion.
@jonb4667
WISH PEOPLE CAN APPRECIATE HIS WORK MORE
@petrenavengreen
He's my favorite songwriter of all time. Babyface wrote so many hit songs from the 80s to now. And they are well written.
@strauqq1
Specifically "Two occasions" 🙊 I had to.
@frankfim
the very best that's ever been and stood the test of time.
@mariareeves357
He is the best songwriter ever