If I Knew You Then
Dina Carroll Lyrics
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How I fall apart
When I hear your name
It only takes the thought of you
To make me realise
That I can't disguise
What you really mean
You're every little part of me
Didn't think that I'd meet somebody
Who loves me like you do
Didn't think I'd ever love somebody
The way that I love you
'Cos if I knew you then
Like I know you now
I would have loved you
Without a doubt
If I knew you then
Like I know you now
I would have loved you
Like I love you now
Like I love you now
Oh I just can't believe
That it took so long
For me to see
It's you that makes me so complete
When we're lying here
And I feel that
You are so close to me
I know that you are all I need
Now I know that there ain't nobody
Who loves me like you do
Now I know I'll never love somebody
The way that I love you
'Cos if I knew you then
Like I know you now
I would have loved you
Without a doubt
If I knew you then
Like I know you now
I would have loved you
Like I love you now
Like I love you now
Didn't think that I'd meet somebody
Who loves me like you do
Didn't think I'd ever love somebody
The way that I love you
'Cos if I knew you then
Like I know you now
I would have loved you
Without a doubt
If I knew you then
Like I know you now
I would have loved you
Like I love you now
Like I love you now
The song "If I Knew You Then" by Dina Carroll tells a story of regret and longing for a lost love. The lyrics convey the idea that the singer didn't appreciate the significance of their relationship at the time, but now that they've reconnected they realize how much they truly love this person. It's clear that the singer had assumed that they would never find someone who loved them as much as this person did, but they were proven wrong when they reconnected. They now know that their love is unique, and they wish they had appreciated it during their first romance.
The first verse and chorus are particularly potent because they illustrate how easy it is for the singer to fall apart at the mere mention of the person's name. The second verse is slightly more optimistic, revealing how the singer has come to accept and appreciate the love that this person had for them. By the end of the song, the lyrics express a beautiful openness and vulnerability — it's clear that the singer now understands how much they need their love and are willing to cherish them in a way that they never knew was possible before.
Overall, "If I Knew You Then" is a poignant and powerful song that resonates with anyone who has ever regretted losing someone special. The lyrics convey a beautiful message about the power of love and the importance of cherishing it while we can. It's a timeless ballad that listeners will be able to connect with for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder if they see
I ponder whether others can see how broken I am without you
How I fall apart
My life is in pieces when I’m reminded of you
When I hear your name
Just hearing your name is enough to cause me pain
It only takes the thought of you
The mere idea of you is enough to remind me of our love
To make me realise
It reminds me of the intense love I shared with you
That I can't disguise
I can't hide the feelings I still have for you
What you really mean
To me, you're everything
You're every little part of me
I still love you with every bit of my being
Didn't think that I'd meet somebody
I never thought I'd meet someone like you
Who loves me like you do
Your love for me is unique and unmatched
Didn't think I'd ever love somebody
I didn't think I was capable of loving someone so deeply
The way that I love you
The love I have for you is one of a kind
'Cos if I knew you then
If I had known you back then
Like I know you now
If I knew you the way I know you now
I would have loved you
I would have loved you then just like I do now
Without a doubt
Unquestionably and unconditionally
Oh I just can’t believe
I am overwhelmed with amazement
That it took so long
I can't believe it took me so long to realize my love for you
For me to see
To understand that you are the one who completes me
It's you that makes me so complete
You are the one who makes me feel whole
When we're lying here
When we are together
And I feel that
I know
You are so close to me
You are the one I need and want close to me
I know that you are all I need
I recognize that you are everything I need and desire
Now I know that there ain't nobody
I now understand that there is nobody else
Who loves me like you do
Nobody can love me the way you do
Now I know I'll never love somebody
I now realize that I will never love anybody else
Like I love you
The way I love you is unique and incomparable
'Cos if I knew you then
If I had known you back then
Like I know you now
If I had the same feelings for you then that I do now
I would have loved you
I would have loved you back then like I do now
Without a doubt
Unquestionably and unconditionally
If I knew you then
If I had known you earlier
Like I know you now
If I knew you as well as I do now
I would have loved you
I would have loved you just as much as I do now
Like I love you now
The love I have for you now would have been present from the beginning
Like I love you now
Same as above
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@elisabethsauer347
Great album!!
@aperson2730
Gets better with time
@cbcordoviz9651
I've been searching for this song for years. Thanks so much for uploading it.
@stevenhalliwell7559
Love this song so much meaning behind it
@valbradley244
I love this track brigs back some memories ❤️
@ladistributorspvtltd7580
The first ever album i bought on cassette. I have the tape, vinyl and CD!!!!
@jameslaudat1132
I love this song and I love this woman who is still the hottest lady in whole international women's Day weekend.
@natali_est
always have to sing along to this song
@traceycullum
lovely
@ditodelgado
nice!