Then What
Balthazar Lyrics


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If someone told you there is no elegant way out of this
Then what?
And if you're keeping this heart from coming completely apart
Then what?
And if the rich are begging for more on the doorsteps of the poor
Then what?

Then what is it I've got?

If someone told you there is no elegant way out of this
Then what?
Girl, and if you're the last thing that's keeping this heart from coming completely apart
Then what?
And if in the warmth and rhythm of your skin I lost everything I could win
Then what?

Then what is it I've got?

I used to think that I used to think I had it all
But that was long before I knew what a girl like you could do
I used to think that I used to think I had it all
But that was long before I knew what girl like you could do

And if the eyes that draw you in don't reveal anything
And if the soul that lay thin upon the sweat on your skin
Retreated deep into your body again
Well, what is it then, what is it then, what is it then?

Then what is it I've got?

I used to think that I used to think I had it all
But that was long before I knew what a girl like you could do




I used to think that I used to think I had it all
But that was long before I knew what girl like you could do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Balthazar's song "Then What" seem to touch upon the subject of uncertainty and the undependability of a lot of things in life. The opening lines "If someone told you there is no elegant way out of this, then what?" seems to allude to the idea that sometimes we are presented with difficult situations that have no easy solution. The next few lines "And if you're keeping this heart from coming completely apart, then what? And if the rich are begging for more on the doorsteps of the poor, then what?" seem to capture the sense of struggle and hardship that can often accompany these situations.


As the song progresses, the lyrics shift towards the idea of finding meaning and purpose in life, even in the midst of chaos and uncertainty. The lines "Then what is it I've got? Girl, and if you're the last thing that's keeping this heart from coming completely apart, then what?" seem to suggest that sometimes the most important thing we have in life is the love and support of those around us. The lyrics "And if in the warmth and rhythm of your skin I lost everything I could win, then what?" seem to capture the sense of vulnerability that can come with opening oneself up to love.


Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take on a more introspective tone, with lines like "I used to think that I used to think I had it all, but that was long before I knew what a girl like you could do". The final line "But that was long before I knew what girl like you could do" seems to suggest that the singer has learned a valuable lesson from his experience with love.


Overall, the lyrics of "Then What" seem to capture the sense of uncertainty and vulnerability that can come with love and life in general. The song suggests that despite the hardships we may face, there is still meaning and purpose to be found through love and human connections.


Line by Line Meaning

If someone told you there is no elegant way out of this Then what?
If someone tells you that there is no smooth way out of a situation, what would you do?


And if you're keeping this heart from coming completely apart Then what?
If you're preventing my heart from falling apart, what's next?


And if the rich are begging for more on the doorsteps of the poor Then what?
If wealthy people are demanding more from underprivileged people, what's the next step?


Then what is it I've got?
What is it that I possess in such a situation?


Girl, and if you're the last thing that's keeping this heart from coming completely apart Then what?
If you're the only thing preventing my heart from breaking, what happens next?


And if in the warmth and rhythm of your skin I lost everything I could win Then what?
If I lose all that I worked hard for because of your love, what happens next?


I used to think that I used to think I had it all But that was long before I knew what a girl like you could do I used to think that I used to think I had it all But that was long before I knew what girl like you could do
Before meeting someone like you, I used to think that I possessed everything in life.


And if the eyes that draw you in don't reveal anything And if the soul that lay thin upon the sweat on your skin Retreated deep into your body again Well, what is it then, what is it then, what is it then?
If your appearance and body language don't convey any message and your spirit is hidden within, what is it that I'm left with?




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Ivan K.

Recently came across Balthazar by chance. First impressions: great music with enough quirky originality to keep one wanting more. One of the best newer bands for ages! So good that I'll shortly buy all 3 of their CDs. Hope they're around for a long time.

Arcadian Pictures

me too

MrWhiteman TV

Buy vinyl bro

Archana Gowda

These lyrics were mind blowing.

Samuel Powell

I saw Warhaus live when they came to London after they released their first album, I found out about them because the singer of my band showed me Balthazar, she's from Belgium, I'm so glad I know them, they should be bigger, especially with tracks like this one!!!!! my friend is a music producer and he has just released his first track im trying to throw him some love, please try searching Lonely Gimmick - BEAT 1 ,you may be in for a surprise, they would love to hear what you think!!!!

goombamakker n

Wat een heerlijke goede band is dit!

Carlos nuñez

gran sorpresa este grupo, cada dia me gusta mas

stephanie Deceuninck

love it 💜

Alex Rock

can't wait to see you guys in Poland! <3 awsome job!

Alejandro Villanueva

LOVING IT!!

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