If I Had You
Dean Martin Lyrics


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I could show the world how to smile
I could be glad all of the while
I could change the grey skies to blues
If I had you
I could leave the old days behind
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could start my life all a new
If I had you
I could climb the snow capped mountains
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could cross the burning desert
If I had you by my side
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
There is nothing I couldn't do
If I had you

I could show the world how to smile
I could be glad all of the while
I could change the grey skies to blues
If I had you
I could leave the old days behind
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could start my life all a new
If I had you
I could climb the snow capped mountains
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could cross the burning desert
If I had you by my side
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned




Humble or poor, rich or renowned
There is nothing I couldn't do

Overall Meaning

The song “If I Had You” by Dean Martin is all about the power of love and the ability of a person to do extraordinary things if they have the love of someone special. The lyrics describe the singer's feeling of being able to show the world how to smile and change gray skies to blue if he had the one he loves by his side. The lyrics express that the singer could leave behind his old ways, start his life anew if he could share his life with her.


The song conveys the idea of how love can transform an individual and enable them to be their best version of themselves. The singer feels that if he had his partner by his side, he could conquer any challenge, climb any mountain or sail across any sea, because love has no limits. The song suggests that love empowers us to achieve impossible things and overcome any hurdle that comes our way.


Moreover, the song has a romantic feel to it, and it is easy to relate to for anyone who has ever been in love. The lyrics capture the essence of how true love makes an individual feel invincible, capable of achieving anything. The song expresses the idea that love is a force that can conquer all, even the toughest of battles in life.


Line by Line Meaning

I could show the world how to smile
I have the power to show people how to be happy and content.


I could be glad all of the while
I have the capacity to be happy and content all the time.


I could change the grey skies to blues
I have the ability to make even the most dreary situations positive and vibrant.


If I had you
The presence of my beloved one would make all of this possible.


I could leave the old days behind
I could leave my past behind.


Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could give up my social circle without regret.


I could start my life all a new
I could begin a new life with a new and better outlook.


If I had you
The presence of my beloved one would make all of this possible.


I could climb the snow-capped mountains
I could accomplish difficult and intimidating feats.


Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could travel and explore the world with confidence.


I could cross the burning desert
I could overcome adversities and challenges.


If I had you by my side
The presence of my beloved one would motivate me to overcome these challenges.


I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
I could achieve a sense of power and purpose.


Humble or poor, rich or renowned
I could have a fulfilling life regardless of my financial status or social standing.


There is nothing I couldn't do
With the support and love of my partner, there's no obstacle I couldn't overcome.


If I had you
The presence of my beloved one is essential to all of the above aspirations.




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Written by: GORDON MILLS

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