If Only You Knew
D'ATRA HICKS Lyrics
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Things ain't the same
Hate playing your games
But who am I to blame you for being you and doing what you do
I'd say no Merci Beaucoup
If I only knew
If I only knew
If I only knew
Waking up Sunday morning to find
You've been playing, messing with my mind
Why was I so blind and why did I waste my time
Confusion and illusion, delusion oh yeah yeah
You bring me so much pain
Things ain't the same
Hate playing your games
But who am I to blame you for being you and doing what you do
I'd say no Merci Beaucoup
If I only knew
If I only knew
If I only knew
If I only knew
You tell me no, this ain't so, what am I to do
And what's all this about you saying if you only knew
Does it mean you wouldn't be with me
Please believe that I never would deceive you don't be naive
Does it mean you wouldn't be with me
Please believe that I never would deceive you don't be naive.
You bring me so much pain
Things ain't the same
Hate playing your games
But who am I to blame you for being you and doing what you do
I'd say no Merci Beaucoup
If I only knew
If I only knew
If I only knew
If I only knew
You bring me so much
I hate playing your games
Blame you for being you,
If I only knew, If I only knew, If I only knew..
The lyrics to D'Atra Hicks's song "If Only You Knew" describe the pain and confusion of being in a relationship with someone who plays games and causes emotional turmoil. The singer expresses their frustration with their partner's behavior, but also acknowledges their own role in the situation by questioning who they are to blame for being themselves and doing what they do. The repeated refrain of "If only I knew" suggests a sense of regret and desire for clarity, indicating that the singer wishes they had seen the signs earlier and made different choices.
The second verse continues to elaborate on the singer's feelings of betrayal and disillusionment, describing how they wake up one morning to discover that their partner has been playing with their mind. The use of words like "confusion," "illusion," and "delusion" emphasizes the extent to which the singer feels manipulated and deceived. The stanza concludes with a question that encapsulates the underlying uncertainty of the song: "what's all this about you saying if you only knew?" The ambiguity of this line leaves open the possibility that the singer themselves might have something they wish they had known earlier.
Overall, "If Only You Knew" is a powerful expression of the complexities of human relationships and the pain that can come from being misled and mistreated. The lyrics suggest that sometimes it can be difficult to identify the source of our pain or fully understand the dynamics of our interactions with others. Yet, despite these challenges, the song also invites listeners to reflect on what they might do differently if they only knew.
Line by Line Meaning
You bring me so much pain
Your actions hurt me deeply and cause me emotional pain
Things ain't the same
Our relationship has changed and is not what it used to be
Hate playing your games
I dislike the manipulative and deceitful tactics you use in our relationship
But who am I to blame you for being you and doing what you do
I recognize that your actions are a reflection of your personality and choices, so I cannot fully blame you
I'd say no Merci Beaucoup
I would have rejected you if I knew what you were truly like
If I only knew
If I had realized the truth about you earlier
Waking up Sunday morning to find
Realizing a painful truth after it's too late to do anything about it
You've been playing, messing with my mind
You have been manipulating and confusing me with your actions and words
Why was I so blind and why did I waste my time
Reflecting on my poor judgement and regretting the time I spent on this relationship
Confusion and illusion, delusion oh yeah yeah
Feeling deceived and misled by your words and actions
You tell me no, this ain't so, what am I to do
Denying responsibility for your actions and leaving me unsure of how to react
And what's all this about you saying if you only knew
Questioning your sincerity and wondering if you would have done things differently if you knew the truth
Does it mean you wouldn't be with me
Questioning if you would have pursued a relationship with me if you knew the truth about your own actions
Please believe that I never would deceive you don't be naive
Assuring you that I would not intentionally deceive you, but acknowledging that I have been misled in the past
You bring me so much
Your effect on me is overwhelming
I hate playing your games
I despise the manipulative tactics you use in our relationship
Blame you for being you,
I hold you responsible for your actions and choices
If I only knew, If I only knew, If I only knew..
If I had only been aware of the truth sooner, things would have been different
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTHONY BERNARD ROUND, CARL MITCHELL, CARL TERRELL MITCHELL, CYNTHIA DE MARI BIGGS, DARRELL SMITH, DENNIS ROUND, DEXTER WANSEL, KENNETH GAMBLE, KENNY GAMBLE, SYLEENA JOHNSON
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@TheDeepstory9595
Most people didn’t like her over the top singing but I did I felt she song with passion and soul. I love D’Atra Hicks mannn.
@YohnnyHUB
Imagine not liking the epitome of Tyler Perry music lol. Putting heart and soul into that music is what they do😂
@ScorpioTeddy92
Not to mention the added comedy 💯😂😂❤️❤️❤️
@LindaStansAriAndNicki
At least she sounds better than Rhonda davis
@trinityb.8429
Yessssss!!!! I always gotta play it back lol🔥🔥🔥 I FELT IT THAT MUCH
@mrscott6602
@Happy Thoughts right!! I was thinking that. I remember she hit that damn note on family reunion
@itsshyheim
“Doctuh, doctuh, doctuh. DOC-tuh” love this woman 🤣🤣❤️❤️❤️ sung the hell outta this song
@lexijobe6076
The "🎶please don't do that🎶" got me
@bigkuntri8462
Ikr 😭😭😩😩
@jhonestysmith9305
😭😭😂