After participating in Idol 2004, Darin released his debut album "The Anthem" having reached second place in the competition and becoming number one in the hearts of many girls and boys. The album quickly reached the tops of the charts, along with his debut single "Money for nothing".
Darin has released 9 albums, (three independent), 8 of which have debuted at number 1 on the Swedish Album charts. He has 12 top 10 singles on the Swedish singles chart, 3 reaching number 1. He is currently the third most successful artist to come from the television show Swedish Idol. On September 15 2023 he dropped his third swedish album En Annan Jag.
In the summer of 2020, Darin came out as gay in an Instagram post after keeping it a secret for years. He was met with great support from Swedish celebrities.
What If
Darin Lyrics
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If you would be the one they're picking on
Would you would you be the who's gonna stand up strong
Honestly
Would you let us lie break down and cry, oh
Would you would you would you
Never let nobody step on your right
What if it was your brother sister mother father child
Then would it still be cool
Why can't you see your words are hurting
Everybody deserves to be themselves and no one else
So think before you move
What about if that was you
That would the victim (victim)
Of the critisism and they treated you that cruel
What about if that was you
That would be bullied (bullied)
How would you feel if they were doing it to you
What about if that was you
How would you would you would you feel
Honestly
How would you would you would you feel
If they were doing it to you
Just imagine how you would feel
If everybody always laughed at you
Would you would you would you
They think it's okey with me and you
If you were me
And the people 'round you were having you down now
Would you would you would you
Like if they did that to you
The song "What If" by Darin is a powerful and thought-provoking piece that explores the theme of bullying and its effects on victims. The lyrics highlight the importance of empathy and encourage listeners to consider what it would be like to be in the shoes of someone who is being bullied. The opening lines start with a simple scenario of imagining how one would feel if they were being bullied, but the chorus takes a deeper dive into the issue. The chorus pleads the listener to think about the possibility of their loved ones being bullied and how they would feel if they were in their place.
The second verse further emphasizes the point by asking the listener to put themselves in the shoes of the victims they often criticize or bully themselves. The song stresses the importance of treating everyone with respect and dignity, regardless of their differences. The powerful message in the song is delivered through Darin's emotional and soulful vocals, making it easy for listeners to empathize with the plight of bullying victims.
Overall, "What If" is a heartfelt appeal to listeners to stand up against bullying and treat everyone with kindness and empathy.
Line by Line Meaning
Just imagine how you feel
Think about how you would feel in this situation
If you would be the one they're picking on
If you were the one being bullied or teased
Would you would you be the who's gonna stand up strong
Would you be the one who stands up for yourself and won't let them get to you?
Honestly
To be truthful and sincere
Would you let us lie break down and cry, oh
Would you allow yourself to be bullied to the point of breaking down and crying?
Would you would you would you
Asking the listener to consider their response to the previous question
Never let nobody step on your right
Don't let anyone take away your rights or treat you unfairly
What if it was your brother sister mother father child
Asking the listener to imagine if someone they cared about was being bullied
Then would it still be cool
Asking if the behavior would still be acceptable if the victim was someone important to them
Why can't you see your words are hurting
Asking the bully to recognize the pain they are causing
Everybody deserves to be themselves and no one else
We should all be accepting of others and allow them to be who they truly are without trying to change them
So think before you move
Consider the impact of your actions before you act
What about if that was you
Asking the bully to imagine if they were in the victim's shoes
That would the victim (victim)
Being clear about the situation being about the victim of bullying
Of the critisism and they treated you that cruel
If you were criticized and treated cruelly like the victim
That would be bullied (bullied)
Reiterating that the hypothetical situation is about being bullied
How would you feel if they were doing it to you
Asking the listener to imagine how they would feel if they were the one being bullied
How would you would you would you feel
Reiterating the question to emphasize the importance of considering how it would feel to be the victim
Just imagine how you would feel
Asking the listener to imagine again how they would feel in this situation
If everybody always laughed at you
If everyone was always making fun of you or laughing at you
They think it's okey with me and you
The bullies might think it's okay to laugh at the victim, but it's not acceptable
If you were me
Asking the bully to imagine being in the victim's shoes
And the people 'round you were having you down now
If the people around you were constantly bringing you down or bullying you
Like if they did that to you
Asking if it would be okay if they were being bullied and brought down like the victim
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: APPELGREN, PERSSON
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Abdullah Zayadin
Just imagine how you would feel
if you'd be the one they're picking on
Would you, would you
be the one that's gonna stand up strong?
honesty
Would you let it slide, brake down and cry? or
Would you, would you, would you
never let nobody step on your right
What if it was your brother, sister, mother, father, child
then would it still be cool?
Why can't you see your words are hurting?
Everybody deserves to be themselves
and no-one else or think before you move
Oh
What about if that was you?
That would be the victim (victim)
of all the criticism
and they treated you like cruel
What about if that was you?
that would be bullied (bullied)
How would you feel if they were doing it to you?
What about if that was you?
How would you, would you, would you feel?
honesty
How would you, would you, would you feel
if they were doing this to you?
Imagine how you would feel
if everybody always laught at you
Would you, would you, would you
think it's okay in being you?
If you were me
and the people around you were breaking me down now
Would you, would you, would you
like it if they did that to you?
What if it was your brother, sister, mother, father, child
then would it still be cool?
Why can't you see your words are hurting?
Everybody deserves to be themselves
and no-one else or think before you move
Oh
What about if that was you?
That would be the victim (victim)
of all the criticism and
they treated you like cruel
What about if that was you?
that would be bullied (bullied)
How would you feel if they were doing it to you?
What about if that was you?
That would be the victim (victim)
of all the criticism and
they treated you like cruel
What about if that was you?
that would be bullied (bullied)
How would you feel if they were doing it to you?
What about if that was you?
(What about if that was you?)
How would you, would you, would you feel?
honesty
How would you, would you, would you feel
if they were doing it to you?
What about if that was you?
That would be the victim (victim)
of all the criticism and
they treated you like cruel
What about if that was you?
that would be bullied (bullied)
How would you feel if they were doing it to you?
What about if that was you?
That would be the victim (victim)
of all the criticism and
they treated you like cruel
What about if that was you?
that would be bullied (bullied)
How would you feel if they were doing it to you?
Thang Trinh
What if it was your brother sister mother father child
Then would it still be cool
Why can't you see your words are hurting
Everybody deserves to be themselves and no one else
So think before you move
What about if that was you
That would the victim (victim)
Of the critisism and they treated you that cruel
What about if that was you
That would be bullied (bullied)
How would you feel if they were doing it to you
Ngan Ngo
I dont understand why such an amazing and inspiring voice like Darin can get only more than two hundred thousand views. He should expand his influence to the world so that more people can enjoy his songs
Rimshiii
Songs like this usually dont get very much attention. I think he knows he can make it big if he starts singing meaningless songs with catchy beats like most of the songs we hear on the radio these days
Kieran Stark
We’re from the future. And while it’s too little for the highest standards of a music video, especially outside of Sweden, this song now has about a half-million views!
Anne C.
This song should be on the radio. It's powerful and truthful.
Ariana Parker
Anne C. your right Anne.c I agree with you
gabbec95
This song is the best song Darin has sung because it is a message to all the bullies in the world to stop bulling and treat people with respect! Darin you are the best singer in the world! And I think all Sweden is proud of you! :)
AuLoveBen Channel
Darin's voice is my only stress reliever..
Don'y stop to sing.. I love your voice and your music..😍😍😍😍
Love...
From: Philippines..👍🙏❤
Jan Ford
A few years ago I listened to this song a lot of times. Now I have remembered this song, so it will again be in my headphones.
I love this song.
Adam Miksa
It's an amazing song....I like to listen even many times on day and it doesn't become boring...but there are other songs of Darin which I like they
Shondria
This is a beautiful song. I posted it on my facebook so that people can be aware of how dangerous bullying can be. No one should feel like they don't matter!! You should feel safe when you go to school and I showed this to my son because he was being bullied at school. I also know what it felt like to be picked on in school because I was "different" Kudos Darin on such a beautifully written song with a powerful message. Can anyone tell me where I can download it in the U.S.?