If
Beyoncé Lyrics
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And you act like you don't even care
As a matter of fact you've been real distant lately
Acting like I'm not even there
He says that you don't deserve a girl like me
I'm starting to think that he's right, baby
I guess I'll finally see
If you let him take me from you
You never wanted me
Let this happen and it proves
That your love was never true
If you let him take me from you, baby
If you let him take me from you
Why is it that when we go out, out together as one big crew
I try to chill with you, dance, or whatever
And your homeboy's more interested than you
He pays more attention to me than you lately
I'm tempted to pay attention too, baby
If you let him take me from you
I guess I'll finally see
If you let him take me from you
You never wanted me
Let this happen and it proves
That your love was never true
If you let him take me from you, baby
If you let him take me from you
Boy, when I try to show some affection to you
You act like you got better things to do
When you want some loving, that's when it's cool
But, baby boy, I'm not a fool
If you let him take me from you
I guess I'll finally see
If you let him take me from you
You never wanted me
Let this happen and it proves
That your love was never true
If you let him take me from you, baby (how could you let him take your woman)
If you let him take me from you (are you gonna let him take me from you)
If you let him take me from you
I guess I'll finally see
If you let him take me from you
You never wanted me
Let this happen and it proves (just let me go)
That your love was never true (let me go)
If you let him take me from you, baby (just let me know)
If you let him take me from you
If you let him take me from you
The song "If" by Beyoncé centers around a woman who is questioning her partner's love for her. The singer explains how her partner has been distant and uninterested in her lately while his friend has started flirting with her. The friend tells her that she deserves better, and this has made her question her worth in the relationship. In the chorus, Beyoncé tells her partner that if he lets his friend take her away, it will prove that he never truly loved her. The song ends with Beyoncé telling her partner to "just let me go" if he doesn't truly love her.
The lyrics of the song portray the conflict that arises when one partner in a relationship starts to feel neglected, and the other partner doesn't seem to care. Beyoncé highlights the importance of feeling loved and wanted in a relationship and how neglecting those feelings can lead to doubts and lead a partner to seek attention elsewhere. The line "If you let him take me from you, you never wanted me" shows that Beyoncé feels like her partner's lack of interest in her is a sign that he doesn't truly value her.
Overall, "If" is a song that presents a relatable story of love and hurt. It shows how important it is to feel valued in a relationship and how neglecting that can lead to consequences. Through her powerful vocals, Beyoncé delivers a message that is both catchy and meaningful, making this song an instant hit.
Line by Line Meaning
He's always laughing and flirting with me
He shows interest in me and flirts with me often
And you act like you don't even care
You seem indifferent to the situation
As a matter of fact you've been real distant lately
You have been emotionally unavailable lately
Acting like I'm not even there
You have been neglecting me
He says that you don't deserve a girl like me
He thinks that you are not worthy of me
I'm starting to think that he's right, baby
I am beginning to believe that what he says is true
If you let him take me from you
If you allow him to win me over
I guess I'll finally see
I will know then for sure
You never wanted me
You never truly loved me
Let this happen and it proves
If this happens, it will demonstrate
That your love was never true
That your love for me was not sincere
Baby (how could you let him take your woman)
My dear (why would you allow him to take me away from you)
If you let him take me from you (are you gonna let him take me from you)
If you allow him to have me (will you really let him take me away from you)
Boy, when I try to show some affection to you
My dear, when I try to express love to you
You act like you got better things to do
You act as if you have more important matters to attend to
When you want some loving, that's when it's cool
You only seem to show interest when you want affection
But, baby boy, I'm not a fool
However, my dear, I am not naive
If you let him take me from you (just let me go)
If you allow him to win me over (just allow me to leave)
That your love was never true (let me go)
That your love for me was not sincere (allow me to leave)
If you let him take me from you, baby (just let me know)
If you allow him to win me over, my dear (just inform me)
If you let him take me from you
If you allow him to have me
I guess I'll finally see
I will know then for sure
You never wanted me
You never truly loved me
Let this happen and it proves (just let me go)
If this happens, it will demonstrate (allow me to leave)
That your love was never true (let me go)
That your love for me was not sincere (allow me to leave)
If you let him take me from you, baby
If you allow him to win me over, my dear
If you let him take me from you
If you allow him to have me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Shaffer Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Suelem Maciel
Ele está sempre rindo e flertando comigo e
Você age como se não se importasse
Aliás, ultimamente você tem estado bem distante
Agindo como se eu não estivesse presente
Ele diz que você não merece uma garota como eu
Estou começando a pensar que ele está certo
Querido
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
Acho que finalmente perceberei
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
Você nunca me quis
Deixe acontecer, e assim será provado
Que seu amor nunca foi verdadeiro
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você, ooh querido
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
Porque é sempre assim quando saímos
Saímos juntos com nossos colegas
Eu tento curtir com você, dançar ou tanto faz
E seus amigos estão mais interessados que você
Ele presta mais atenção em mim do que você ultimamente
Estou com vontade de prestar atenção nele também
Querido
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
Acho que finalmente perceberei
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
Você nunca me quis
Deixe acontecer, e assim será provado
Que seu amor nunca foi verdadeiro
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você, ooh querido
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
Garoto, quando eu tento mostrar afeição por você
Você age como se tivesse coisas melhores para fazer
Quando você quer amor, ai está tudo bem
Mas garotinho, eu não sou uma tola
Garoto, oh!
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
Acho que finalmente perceberei
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
(Ooh!) você nunca me quis
Deixe acontecer, e assim será provado
(Não não não!)
Que seu amor nunca foi verdadeiro
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você, ooh querido
(Como você pode deixar ele levar sua mulher?)
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
(Você deixará ele me tirar de você?)
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
Acho que finalmente perceberei (x2)
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
(Não não) você nunca me quis
Deixe acontecer, e assim será provado
(Apenas me deixe ir)
Que seu amor nunca foi verdadeiro
(Me deixe ir)
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você, ooh querido
(Apenas me deixe saber)
Se você deixar ele me tirar de você
Serena France
Such an underrated song... This song deserves way more recognition
Sabrea Nicole
Wayyyyyy more
Janiyah Brown
Serena France exactly
basyawfloyd
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NeelllBeylll
Ya true,today people listen to rap and cardi b songs,songs like that if u know what I mean
Chukwuebuka Ibeanu
The song was well produced but the writing was poorly done. I won't be surprised if it was written by Solange.
Reauna Sims
One of Beyoncé most underrated song. This song definitely deserves to be acknowledged more. I wish she perform her underrated songs on her next tour.
Janiyah Brown
Reauna Sims Fr tho
Babeydoll Tren
Or at least name an album ''Underrated Bey''
Reauna Sims
@Babeydoll Tren right sis