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A native of Detroit, Michigan, Bob Gentry proved to be an incredible musician at a young age, learning to play both piano and guitar on his own and amassing a repertoire of over 50 songs by age seventeen. His first band, Moisture, performed on the USA Network and Canada's MUCH Music Network, and was immediately offered a recording contract by FarmClub, then a label under Interscope Records.
Now a solo artist, Bob writes and performs with Grammy winning artists including poet/singer/songwriter Rod McKuen, best known for songs such as "Seasons In the Sun," "If You Go Away," and the Oscar nominated "Jean," and David Tyson, writer of the hit "Black Velvet" performed by Alannah Myles.
His first self-titled, self-produced album has recently earned him a nomination by the JPF Awards for Male Singer Songwriter (2006) while the first single from the album, "Upside Down," has earned him an LA Music Awards' nomination for Rock Singer Songwriter of the Year (2006). The single has also found its way to rotation on Adam Curry's podcast and was voted as one of the top ten PodSafe songs by associated podcasters.
Bob is currently in the studio working on his next project. Tony DeFranco of the famous DeFranco Family and James Lee Stanley (known to many as the 5th Monkey) appear on the album singing back-up vocal tracks. Gentry's also part of NBC's new Online Reality Music Show StarTomorrow.com.
A prolific and dedicated writer and musician with over 500 songs in his repertoire, Bob continues to write new songs, perform, and produce albums for other artists. He currently resides in Hollywood, California.
For more information on Bob Gentry, check out BobGentry.com.
If You Want
Bob Gentry Lyrics
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Cuz I've got a lot to say
But if you walk away
I dont know how I'd sustain
You dont have to leave
Cuz i swear its not a game
Though I might look the same
I'll prove that I can change
I will make up the years that we've lost
What was frozen in time, I'll just defrost
Every day from now on,
Could be sunny and warm, if you want.
You dont have to hold on promises i wont break
God knows I'm still afraid
I cant heal the wounds I've made
But a day at a time, a step by step walk
I will make up the years that we lost
What was frozen in time, i'll just defrost
Every day from now on,
Could be sunny and warm, if you want.
Could still change your mind,
If you dont feel the same,
Then i wont waste your time
If you want, we could still be just fine
If you want me to stay,
Then i'd like to try
A day at a time, a step by step walk
I will make up the years that we've lost
What was frozen in time, i'll just defrost
Every day from now on,
Could be sunny and warm, if you want.
A day at a time
Frozen in time
Every day from now
Could be sunny and warm
If you want me to stay then i will
You can have anything that you want
If you want me to be with you still
Every day from now on could be sunny and warm
If you want me to stay then i will(if you want)
You can have anything that you want(anything, everything baby)
If you want me to be with you still(Whoa baby you)
Every day from now on could be sunny and warm if you want
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Every day from now on
Could be sunny and warm
If you want.
The lyrics of Bob Gentry's song "If You Want" speak of remorse, regret, and the willingness to change and make amends with a loved one. The song seems to be a plea, asking the person not to leave, while recognizing the pain and damage caused in their relationship. The singer is willing to work through their mistakes and make up for the lost years, stating that they will take it one day at a time, step by step. Further into the song, the singer acknowledges the uncertainty of the situation, giving the other person the option to choose if they still feel the same, but begs them not to waste their time, indicating that they could still be fine if they choose to be.
Line by Line Meaning
You dont have to go
I want you to stay with me
Cuz I've got a lot to say
I have things to tell you and share with you
But if you walk away
If you leave, I'll be lost
I dont know how I'd sustain
I wouldn't know how to go on without you
You dont have to leave
Please don't go
Cuz i swear its not a game
I promise you, this is serious
Though I might look the same
Even though I may seem unchanged
I'll prove that I can change
I can change and be better
A day at a time, a step by step walk
It will take time and patience, but I'm willing to work on us
I will make up the years that we've lost
I'll try to make it up to you for the time we've been apart
What was frozen in time, I'll just defrost
I'll try to thaw the frozen parts of our relationship
Every day from now on, Could be sunny and warm, if you want.
Our future together can be bright and happy if you choose to stay with me
You dont have to hold on promises i wont break
I won't make promises that I can't keep
God knows I'm still afraid
I'm still scared and uncertain about things
I cant heal the wounds I've made
I'm not perfect, and I've hurt you in the past, but I'll try to make things right
Could still change your mind,
You still have a choice
If you dont feel the same,
If your feelings have changed
Then i wont waste your time
I won't force you to stay if you don't want to
If you want, we could still be just fine
If you're willing, we can still make our relationship work
If you want me to stay, Then i'd like to try
I want to stay with you and I'll do my best to make things better
A day at a time,Frozen in time
It will take time but we can try to fix things
Every day from now,Could be sunny and warm
Our future can be happy and bright
If you want me to stay then i will
I'll stay with you if you want me to
You can have anything that you want
I'll try to give you everything you want
If you want me to be with you still
If you still want me in your life
Every day from now on could be sunny and warm if you want
We can have a happy future together if you choose to stay with me
Contributed by Josiah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.