What If We Could
Blue October Lyrics


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What if we could
Put our lives on
Hold and meet some
Where inside of the world
I would meet you
Would you meet me?

2, 3, 4...

On a park bench
On a skyscrape
On a mountain
Oh yeah, whatever it takes
I would meet you
Would you meet me?

I'm glad to say that we've met
But I'm sad to say that the circumstances where
On our side

So go on
Go on be your own
Go on be your own star

What if we could?
Where would we go?
If it felt right
Would you want me to know
I would meet you
Would you meet me

It's like a last chance
For a first dance
You're a sunrise
Can't somehow exist
I would meet you
Would you meet me

I'm glad to say that we've met
But I'm sad to say that the circumstances where
On our side

So go on
Go on be your own
Go on be your own star

A simple star in my eyes
In my eyes

Look in my eyes
Just look in my eyes
My eyes
My eyes!

What if we could
Put our lives on
Hold and meet some
Where inside of the world
I would meet you
Would you meet me?

On a park bench
On a skyscrape
On a mountain
Oh yeah, whatever it takes
I would meet you
Would you meet me?

God I would
God I would
I would meet you
Would you meet me

I would meet you




I would meet you
I would meet you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Blue October’s β€œWhat If We Could” explore the idea of taking a break from the routines of our everyday lives, and meeting someone special in a far-off place. The singer, Justin Furstenfeld, ponders what would happen if he and someone else could put everything on hold, escape from their daily lives, and meet, no matter where they may be in the world. The lyrics are optimistic, highlighting that the meeting would be a chance for both parties to experience something magical.


The song’s lyrics continue with a series of potential places where they could meet, from a park bench to a mountain, and the song repeats the line β€œI would meet you, would you meet me?” as a reminder of the dream that the singer imagines. The lyrics then describe the current circumstances of the two people: they have met, but the timing wasn’t exactly right. The singer encourages the other person to go on and be their own star, suggesting that maybe, someday, they will be able to meet again.


The last verse of the song describes the other person as a β€œsimple star” in the singer’s eyes and urges them to look into his. The song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer reiterating that he would meet the other person if they were given a chance.


Overall, β€œWhat If We Could” is a wistful exploration of what it might mean to have the opportunity to escape our daily lives to meet someone special, and the hope that one day, the timing might be right for two people to come together.


Line by Line Meaning

What if we could
What if we could leave our current lives behind and have a chance to meet somewhere in the world


Put our lives on
Take a break from our lives


Hold and meet some
And come together somewhere


Where inside of the world
Anyplace in the world


I would meet you
I am willing to take this leap for you


Would you meet me?
Are you willing to meet me too?


On a park bench
Whether it’s a park bench


On a skyscrape
Or the top of a skyscraper


On a mountain
Or a breathtaking mountain top


Oh yeah, whatever it takes
Regardless of what it takes, I'll be there


I'm glad to say that we've met
We know each other now


But I'm sad to say that the circumstances where
But I wish we had a better opportunity to meet under different circumstances


On our side
In our favor, or in a better way


So go on
Go ahead


Go on be your own
Achieve what you want in life


Go on be your own star
Make your life shine


What if we could?
Still, can we make it happen?


Where would we go?
Where can we go?


If it felt right
If this feels right for both of us


Would you want me to know
Would you like to tell me?


It's like a last chance
It feels like our last chance at something


For a first dance
Or a chance for a new beginning


You're a sunrise
You're a beautiful beginning of something


Can't somehow exist
Which might not be possible now


I'm glad to say that we've met
We know each other now


But I'm sad to say that the circumstances where
But I wish we had a better opportunity to meet under different circumstances


On our side
In our favor, or in a better way


So go on
Go ahead


Go on be your own
Achieve what you want in life


Go on be your own star
Make your life shine


A simple star in my eyes
Yet, you are still a special person to me


Look in my eyes
When you look at me


Just look in my eyes
Can you just see the truth behind my words


My eyes
Through my eyes


My eyes!
Believe me? Trust me? Understand me?


God I would
I am ready


I would meet you
To meet you


Would you meet me
To see if you are willing to as well




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management
Written by: JUSTIN S FURSTENFELD

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iKaustic_Kat

I love this album.

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Me too!!!

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Me three.. 🀣

Kevin Perkins

One of the best songs by this band. So bad ass.

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The feelings Blue October gives me are unbelievable at times.

Merc

I love it. It's amazing!

Kyna Marshall

you can feel his heartbreak as if it just happened to you. by the end of this song I am like "yes! I would meet you anywhere!"

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sweetie supari

Reminds me of discovering romance for the first time 😭

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@sweetie supari right?

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