If I Were You
Céline Dion Lyrics


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She can feel you
Drifting far away
But she can't see through
What you do not say
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure

If I were you
My prized possessions
Would be the ones I'd hold so close
'Cause when you lose your love
You lose what means the most
If I were you
I'd hold affection

Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you

Simple pleasures
The hardest to be found
Can't be measured
'Til they're not around
Maybe she'll go
Maybe she'll stay
But she'd rather go than fade away
Sometimes the sweetest sorrow
Is the saddest fate

If I were you
My prized possessions
Would be the ones I'd hold so close
'Cause when you lose your love
You lose what means the most

If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you

Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure

If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you




If I were you
If I were you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "If I Were You" by Celine Dion are about a person who is experiencing a drifting relationship. The lyrics are addressed to the person who is causing the issues in the relationship, urging them to take a step back and remember how they felt before. The singer asks the person to stop being uncommunicative, speak what's on their mind, and not lose their ground. They also advise the person to treat their partner better by holding affection higher than any other worldly possession.


The lyrics also highlight the importance of valuing and cherishing the simple pleasures in life that make a relationship meaningful. The singer warns that sometimes these things are only missed when they are gone. They suggest that the person should hold their prized possessions, i.e., their loved ones, close and treasure their love and affection.


Overall, the lyrics are an emotional plea to someone whose lack of communication and affection is putting their relationship at risk. Through the lyrics, Celine Dion appeals to the person to prioritize their partner and their love for them if they want to keep the relationship intact.


Line by Line Meaning

She can feel you
She senses that you are distant


Drifting far away
Your emotional distance is increasing


But she can't see through
She can't understand what you're not communicating


What you do not say
Your silence is making her feel disconnected


Take a step back
Reassess the situation


Don't lose your ground
Hold onto what you believe in


Remember how you felt before
Recall your love for her


And if you care about her
If she matters to you


Show her that you're sure
Demonstrate that you're committed to her


If I were you
Putting oneself in another's shoes


My prized possessions
What I value most


Would be the ones I'd hold so close
Would be the people I love


'Cause when you lose your love
Because losing someone you love


You lose what means the most
Means losing what matters the most


If I were you
Putting oneself in another's shoes


I'd hold affection
I'd prioritize showing love


Higher than any star in sight
Above everything else


Take this to heart
Take this advice seriously


And you'll never part
You'll never lose the one you love


These are the things that I would do
This is how I would act


Simple pleasures
Small, everyday things


The hardest to be found
Can be difficult to appreciate


Can't be measured
Can't be quantified


'Til they're not around
Until they're gone


Maybe she'll go
Maybe she'll leave


Maybe she'll stay
Maybe she'll choose to stay


But she'd rather go than fade away
She'd rather end things than watch the love fade


Sometimes the sweetest sorrow
Sadness can have a bittersweet quality


Is the saddest fate
Can be the worst outcome


Take this to heart
Take this advice seriously


And you'll never part
You'll never lose the one you love


These are the things that I would do
This is how I would act


If I were you
Putting oneself in another's shoes


If I were you
Putting oneself in another's shoes


If I were you
Putting oneself in another's shoes




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Arnie Roman, Shelly Peiken

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@RoseMarTV

She can feel you
Drifting far away
But she can't see through
What you do not say
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure

If I were you
My prized possessions
Would be the ones I'd hold so close
'Cause when you lose your love
You lose what means the most
If I were you
I'd hold affection

Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you

Simple pleasures
The hardest to be found
Can't be measured
'Till they're not around
Maybe she'll go
Maybe she'll stay
But she'd rather go than fade away
Sometimes the sweetest sorrow
Is the saddest fate

[Chorus]

Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure

If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Take this to heart
You'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you



All comments from YouTube:

@RoseMarTV

She can feel you
Drifting far away
But she can't see through
What you do not say
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure

If I were you
My prized possessions
Would be the ones I'd hold so close
'Cause when you lose your love
You lose what means the most
If I were you
I'd hold affection

Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you

Simple pleasures
The hardest to be found
Can't be measured
'Till they're not around
Maybe she'll go
Maybe she'll stay
But she'd rather go than fade away
Sometimes the sweetest sorrow
Is the saddest fate

[Chorus]

Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure

If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Take this to heart
You'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you

@dodddddds

😅 thanks for taking the time in typing this

@zariqafsha

This is one of my all time favorite songs from Celine Dion.. her voice sounds so soothing in this song..

@anSealgair

This has to be from the point of view of a guardian angel. The heavenly effects and the advice in the lyrics from someone who is not in this world and can’t experience it, or maybe did in ages past, but has great wisdom. Celine’s cool, gentle delivery is genius, as if coming from a place of the deepest peace.

@earlydaydreamer9720

"Sometimes the sweetest sorrow, is the saddest fate" I love that irony

@johnskelton1117

I don't have a top 3 of Celine's songs: have 3 at no1😂 Nothing Broken But My Heart, If You Asked Me To & It's All Coming Back To Now😀

@rhommelbulanadi8298

If Heaven has a voice, thats you my Queen, flawless!!!

@user-tj4gz6ux1d

大好きな唄です❤この曲を聴くと高校生の頃の記憶がよみがえります✨

@bertinewithgodallthingsare4361

Wow Celine I hear the words from this song and it really touch my heart and how true the words you have sang is so true. Celine Dion you are the best singer in the world and you sing like a angel ❤️. I like listening to your music
Good for the soul ❤️. Thank you for this awesome song that you had written. You are such a inspiration and thoughtful inspiring joyful encouraging gentle loving big hearted person that you are. Love you Celine ❤️

@edayson2002

i still love this song till now after all those years.....beautiful for eternity. listening in January 2022.

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