If Only
Datafolk Lyrics


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I get a post card now and then
But I don't care.
A word or two to say he's fine
In god knows where.
Simply, we lied and lost each other
l'm glad we tried
l've no regret though...
La la la la la
Laa laa laa
Lalalalala
If only...
La la la la la
Laa laa laa
La la la la la
Lalalalalala
...Only we're together


A curiosity remains
On my mind
When we were lovers was she there
All the time
Simply, you lied it doesn't matter
l'm glad we tried
We came so close but...

Simply, we lied and lost each other
l'm glad we tried
l've no regret though...
If your happy so am I
And we'll survive you know




Like I know that you'll get by
With or without my love.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Datafolk's song "If only" depict two individuals who have drifted apart from each other but still harbor feelings of curiosity and fondness towards their past relationship. The singer admits to receiving postcards from the other individual from time to time, but states that they do not care much for them. They express wonder about whether the other individual was present during their time as lovers, but conclude that it doesn't really matter. They acknowledge that they both lied to each other and ultimately lost each other, but are glad they tried and hold no regrets. The chorus of the song focuses on the hope that they could be reunited once again if only they were together.


The lyrics of the song display a reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the inevitable changes that come with time. The lyrics are simple and meaningful, with the use of the phrase "simply we lied" indicating the truth in the fact that sometimes people knowingly or unknowingly deceive each other. The repetition of the phrase "if only" in the chorus sets a tone of longing and desire, emphasizing the regret that the two individuals feel about their separation.


Line by Line Meaning

I get a post card now and then
Sometimes I receive a postcard. But I am not bothered by it.


But I don't care.
Receiving a postcard does not impact my life.


A word or two to say he's fine
The postcard only contains a brief message indicating that the sender is doing well.


In god knows where.
The sender's location is unknown to me.


Simply, we lied and lost each other
We were not honest with each other, and as a result, our relationship ended.


l'm glad we tried
Despite the outcome, I am happy that we gave the relationship a chance.


l've no regret though...
I do not feel any remorse about the way things ended.


A curiosity remains
I still wonder about something.


On my mind
I cannot stop thinking about it.


When we were lovers was she there
I wonder if someone else was involved in our relationship.


All the time
I am uncertain about how frequently this other person may have been involved.


Simply, you lied it doesn't matter
Even if you were deceptive, it is not important anymore.


We came so close but...
Our relationship almost worked out, but it did not.


If your happy so am I
If you are content, then that is enough for me to be happy.


And we'll survive you know
We will persevere through this difficult time.


Like I know that you'll get by
I have faith that you will be able to move on from our relationship.


With or without my love.
You will be able to succeed regardless of whether you have my love or not.




Lyrics © VITAL SONG, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FREDERIC BARGAIN, KEVIN LEADBETTER, JEAN-YVES LE PORCHER

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