If I
Ballroom Lyrics


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If I fell in love with you
Would you promise to be true
And help me
Understand
'Cause I've been in love before
And I found that love was more
Than just
Holding hands

If I give my heart
To you
I must be sure
From the very start
That you
Would love me more than her

If I trust in you
Oh please
Don't run and hide
If I love you too
Oh please
Don't hurt my pride like her

'Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I
Would be sad
If our new love was in vain

So I hope you see
That I
Would love to love you
And that she
Will cry
When she learns we are two

'Cause I couldn't stand the pain
And I
Would be sad
If our new love was in vain

So I hope you see
That I
Would love to love you
And that she will cry
When she learns we are two





If I fell in love with you

Overall Meaning

"If I," a song by Ballroom, is a heartfelt plea for love and sincerity. At the start of the song, the singer is asking the object of their affection if they would promise to be genuine and help the singer understand the meaning of love. The chorus reveals that the singer has been in love before, but has experienced heartbreak from a past relationship that was not as fulfilling as they had hoped. As a result, the singer is hesitating to give their heart away again, and is asking for reassurance that this time will be different.


The second verse emphasizes the importance of being certain before giving their heart to someone. The singer is cautioning against running away or causing them unnecessary pain. The third verse ends with a declaration of love and a hint of revenge towards the former lover.


Overall, the song is a combination of vulnerability, fear, and hope. It highlights the importance of sincerity, trust, and honesty in any relationship. The complexity of love is evident as the singer struggles to overcome past hurt but is still hopeful for a new beginning.


Line by Line Meaning

If I fell in love with you
I am contemplating the possibility of falling in love with you


Would you promise to be true
If I did, would you assure me of your honesty?


And help me Understand
Can you assist me in comprehending this new experience?


'Cause I've been in love before
I have had feelings of love previously


And I found that love was more Than just Holding hands
I discovered love encompasses more than just physical touch


If I give my heart To you
If I entrust you with my deepest emotions


I must be sure From the very start That you Would love me more than her
I need to know that you would prioritize our love over any previous relationships


If I trust in you Oh please Don't run and hide
If I place my faith in you, I implore you not to avoid or evade me


If I love you too Oh please Don't hurt my pride like her
If I express affection for you, I request that you do not damage my self-worth like someone else did


'Cause I couldn't stand the pain And I Would be sad If our new love was in vain
I cannot endure the agony, and it would cause me grief if our fresh love amounted to nothing


So I hope you see That I Would love to love you And that she Will cry When she learns we are two
I desire for you to realize my interest, and for the person you were previously involved with to feel melancholy once they learn of our relationship




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY

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