If Only
Eddie Thoneick pres Female Deejays feat Chelonis R. Jones Lyrics
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Yeah
Yeah
Home grown, on the bone
All the channels show the same old war zone
As I walk alone in the city
Makin' me an offer, now don't they look pretty
New cinema
On the streets, the sellers do mark up
Better than tellin' 'em off, don't stock up
Shark, they don't bite
All that matters is you're not here tonight
And now that I wonder
Am I gonna dig a hole ten feet under
Under sea, under you, under we, undivided,
Undecided
[Chorus]
If I only knew
What I could do
To make you, make you love me
to make you make you love me
If I only knew
What I could do
To make you make you love me
to make you make you love me
Up north where the snow grows colder
I travel onward 'cross the border
Looked up a girl that I once knew frozen
To be the follower of the deity
Make myself scarce while they
come to plea bargain
for my body and soul
All the flames go around, surround me
I won't go
I need the ozone
I want to cuddle up behind your backbone
I never stay long where I'm not wanted
I fell haunted
Yo brother
Where ya gonna go
Back to the war zone
To break down the walls
Chorus:
If I only knew
What I could do
To make you, make you love me
to make you make you love me
If I only knew
What I could do
To make you make you love me
to make you make you love me
If I only knew
What I could do
To make you, make you happy
to make you make you happy
If only I knew what i should do, yeah
To make you make you love me
I bared my soul to the golden traces
went to the forest of the holy places
And now I wonder
Am I gonna dig a hole ten feet under
Under sea, under me, under you, under we, undivided,
Undecided
Yeah ... yeah
(vocal breakdown)
If I only knew
What I could do
To make you happy
to make you make you happy
If I only knew
What I should do
To make you make you happy
to make you make you happy
If I only knew
What I could do
To make you, make you love me
to make you make you love me
If I only knew
What I should do
To make you make you love me
If I only knew what I should do
If I only knew what I should do
The song "If Only" by Eddie Thoneick feat. Chelonis R. Jones is about a person who is feeling lost and confused in their relationship. The song starts with the person walking alone in the city and seeing all the chaos and violence around them. They are then offered something that looks pretty and tempting, which could be a metaphor for the person being attracted to someone who is not good for them. The chorus of the song is the person wishing they knew what they could do to make their significant other love them.
The second verse of the song is about the person traveling to the north to escape the chaos of the city but finding themselves haunted by their past. They mention a girl they once knew who is frozen, which could be a metaphor for the person feeling stuck and unable to move on from their past relationship. The person then wonders if they should dig a hole ten feet under, which could be a metaphor for wanting to disappear or give up.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the frustrations and uncertainty that come with being in a relationship where you feel like you're not being loved or appreciated. It's about wanting to know what you can do to make things better but feeling like you're in the dark.
Line by Line Meaning
Home grown, on the bone
Referring to something that is authentic and true to its roots
All the channels show the same old war zone
Television only focuses on negative news instead of positive stories
As I walk alone in the city
Being alone and isolated while surrounded by people
Makin' me an offer, now don't they look pretty
Things may seem attractive at first glance, but always consider the offer before accepting
New cinema
New experiences and opportunities
Live action, all the noise of attraction beats up
New opportunities bring excitement and noise
On the streets, the sellers do mark up
Merchants increase the price of goods to make more profits
Better than tellin' 'em off, don't stock up
Avoiding confrontation is better than stocking up on things that are not needed
Shark, they don't bite
Appearances can be deceiving, don't underestimate someone
All that matters is you're not here tonight
Missing someone important
And now that I wonder
Reflecting on oneself
Am I gonna dig a hole ten feet under
Feeling lost, hopeless, and unsure of the future
Under sea, under you, under we, undivided, Undecided
Feeling unsure about one's relationships and the path ahead
If I only knew What I could do To make you, make you love me, to make you make you love me
Wishing to know what it takes to make someone love and care for oneself
Up north where the snow grows colder I travel onward 'cross the border
Venturing out of one's comfort zone and facing new challenges in life
Looked up a girl that I once knew frozen, To be the follower of the deity
Reconnecting with someone from the past who has found religion
Make myself scarce while they come to plea bargain for my body and soul
Avoiding situations that can cause harm or trouble
All the flames go around, surround me I won't go
Facing challenges with determination and perseverance
I need the ozone I want to cuddle up behind your backbone
Craving the comfort and protection of someone close
I never stay long where I'm not wanted, I fell haunted
Feeling uncomfortable in situations where one is not welcomed
Yo brother Where ya gonna go Back to the war zone To break down the walls
Questioning one's next move and the challenges that need to be faced
If only I knew what I should do, yeah I bared my soul to the golden traces went to the forest of the holy places
Yearning for guidance and enlightenment to make the right decisions in life
Yeah ... yeah (vocal breakdown)
A musical interlude without lyrics
If I only knew What I could do To make you happy, to make you make you happy
Desiring the knowledge of how to bring joy to someone else's life
If I only knew What I should do To make you make you happy, to make you make you happy
Wondering what actions can be taken to ensure someone else's happiness
If I only knew What I could do To make you, make you love me to make you make you love me
Wishing to know what it takes to make someone love and care for oneself
If I only knew What I should do To make you make you love me If I only knew what I should do
Desiring the knowledge of how to make someone love and care for oneself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Peermusic Publishing
Written by: TREVOR HORN, / MEDLESOHN, / NITZE, JOAO GOMES RAPOSO, / WOOLEY
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