If Only
Christine Evans Lyrics


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The sun goes down, another day passes me by
The human heart crumbles and another soul is questioning why
Under the paint we're black and white, scared to fight
You hold the answers that are always wrong and always right
Hold it or push it away
The answers that you're scared to face

I never said that it'd be easy, even if we tried
I never said that I could read through your mind
You turn to me lookin' for answers out of my concern
I guess you wouldn't be so lonely
If only you could learn

So far but so close that you can hit it with the sound
Of your breakin' heart,
When the ocean surrounds me
I close my eyes and listen to the sound
Of the waves crashin' in on me
As I tumble through the darkness
Keeping still my shaking breath
Are you ready yet?

I never said that it'd be easy, even if we tried
I never said that I could read through your mind
You turn to me lookin' for answers out of my concern
I guess you wouldn't be so lonely
If only you could learn

I'm tellin' you we're better off, better off this way
So get up and face tomorrow like today

I never said that it'd be easy, even if we tried
I never said that I could read through your mind
You turn to me lookin' for answers out of my concern




I guess you wouldn't be so lonely
If only you could learn

Overall Meaning

The first stanza of Christine Evans's song "If Only" speaks to the struggle of the human heart and soul. The passing of time is highlighted as the sun goes down and another day passes - time is continuously moving forward and life is ever-changing. The lyrics suggest that underneath the surface, people are all the same, and they are afraid to fight for what they believe in. The answers people hold are both "always wrong and always right," implying that what may be right for one person may not be right for another. However, individuals tend to hold on to their beliefs, either holding on tightly or pushing them away out of fear.


The second stanza addresses the complexities of communication and relationships. Although the singer claims they never said it would be easy, they also never pretended to be able to read minds. The individual turns to the singer looking for answers out of concern, but often it seems like the person is looking for a way to escape loneliness. The singer suggests that if only the individual could learn to face their fears, they might find a way out of their loneliness.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun goes down, another day passes me by
As time passes, I feel like I'm not making any progress in my life.


The human heart crumbles and another soul is questioning why
People's emotions can be so fragile that they can crumble easily, leaving them confused and questioning their purpose.


Under the paint we're black and white, scared to fight
Despite the facade we put on, we are all the same underneath and we are too scared to fight for what we truly want.


You hold the answers that are always wrong and always right
Sometimes the answers we are seeking are not always clear cut, and can be both right and wrong depending on the circumstances.


Hold it or push it away
We have to decide whether to hold onto our problems or push them away in order to find a solution.


The answers that you're scared to face
We are often afraid to confront the answers to our problems because it can be uncomfortable and challenging.


So far but so close that you can hit it with the sound Of your breakin' heart
The things we desire the most can be so close yet so far away, leaving us heartbroken when we can't achieve them.


When the ocean surrounds me I close my eyes and listen to the sound Of the waves crashin' in on me As I tumble through the darkness
When I'm feeling overwhelmed and lost, I find solace in nature by closing my eyes and listening to the sound of the ocean waves.


Keeping still my shaking breath Are you ready yet?
I am trying to steady myself and asking if the person I am talking to is ready to face their fears and find a solution.


I'm tellin' you we're better off, better off this way So get up and face tomorrow like today
We are better off facing our problems and learning from them rather than avoiding them, so we should embrace the challenges of tomorrow like we did today.


I never said that it'd be easy, even if we tried I never said that I could read through your mind You turn to me lookin' for answers out of my concern I guess you wouldn't be so lonely If only you could learn
I never promised that finding a solution to your problems would be simple, and I can't read your mind to know the answers. You come to me looking for answers, but the only person who truly has the answer is yourself. If you could learn to face your fears and find the solution, you wouldn't be as lonely.




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