If Only
E-Dee Lyrics
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Not just a friend to me more like a brother
Knew me so well we could finish each other's sentences
Ten years later my feelings have changed
Kills me to see that yours remain the same
I can't admit that you'll never ever see me that way
Lookin' at her while I'm lookin' at you
Askin' me all bout what girls like me do
I'm crazy in love, that's what you made me
Got me like ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Questions your askin' they seem so specific
My favorite flowers you went out and picked it for her
Not for me
Not out of spite or jealousy
When I get the butterflies don't you see they're flyin' for you
When you gonna realize I would ride or die for you
Time to admit that you'll never ever see me that way
Lookin' at her while I'm lookin' at you
Askin' me all bout what girls like me do
This could be love but only if you let it
I'm crazy in love, that's what you made me
Got me like ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
We grew up close two doors down from each other
Breaks me to see you wrapped up in another, girl
Whose not me
We could have turned into love but you wouldn't let it
In these lyrics, the singer reflects on a close friendship with someone who lived just two doors down, emphasizing how their bond was stronger than just being friends—it was like being siblings. They knew each other so well that they could finish each other's sentences. However, as time passes, the singer's feelings change while their friend's feelings remain the same. It hurts the singer to accept that their friend will never see them in a romantic way.
The singer expresses their frustration as they watch their friend pay attention to another person, asking the singer about what girls like them do. The singer understands that there is potential for love between them, but it can only happen if the friend allows it. The singer confesses that they are deeply in love with their friend and they feel like their friend is the one who made them feel this way.
The singer reveals their disappointment as their friend goes out of their way to do special gestures for the person they are interested in—such as picking their favorite flowers—but never did the same for the singer. The singer clarifies that their feelings are not out of spite or jealousy, but rather because they get butterflies when they're around their friend. They want their friend to realize that they would do anything for them, but it seems their friend is oblivious to this fact.
The final stanza repeats the sentiment of the first, emphasizing that they were once close neighbors who grew up together. It pains the singer to see their friend involved with someone else who is not the singer. The song concludes with regret, as the singer thinks about the potential for their friendship to turn into something more, but their friend never allowed it.
Line by Line Meaning
We grew up close two doors down from each other
We were neighbors and grew up together, forming a close bond
Not just a friend to me more like a brother
Our relationship was not just as friends, but more like siblings
Knew me so well we could finish each other's sentences
Our understanding of each other was so deep that we could anticipate and complete each other's thoughts
Ten years later my feelings have changed
After ten years, my emotions towards you have transformed
Kills me to see that yours remain the same
It hurts me to witness that your feelings for me have stayed unchanged
I can't admit that you'll never ever see me that way
I cannot accept the fact that you will never view me in a romantic light
Lookin' at her while I'm lookin' at you
You are focused on another girl while I'm longing for your attention
Askin' me all bout what girls like me do
You inquire about what girls like me typically do in relationships
This could be love but only if you let it
There is a potential for love between us, but it can only happen if you allow it
I'm crazy in love, that's what you made me
I am deeply and passionately in love with you because of your influence
Got me like ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Your actions and presence evoke intense emotions within me
Questions your askin' they seem so specific
The questions you ask me about relationships seem to be tailored to a specific person
My favorite flowers you went out and picked it for her
You thoughtfully picked my favorite flowers for her, not for me
Not for me
The gestures and efforts you make are not directed towards me
Not out of spite or jealousy
You are not doing this to hurt me or out of envy
When I get the butterflies don't you see they're flyin' for you
When I feel excited and nervous, it is because of my feelings towards you
When you gonna realize I would ride or die for you
When will you understand that I am willing to go to great lengths and be devoted to you?
Breaks me to see you wrapped up in another, girl
It pains me to witness you being emotionally involved with someone else
Whose not me
The person you are with is not me
We could have turned into love but you wouldn't let it
There was a possibility for our relationship to evolve into love, but you didn't allow it
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ellie Soufi, Isabella Brito, Thomas Barsoe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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