If You Only Knew
Ella Fitzgerald and Her Savoy Eight Lyrics
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I have always been hopin' you'd give in
If you only knew
One would never guess what I must confess
But it's really so, though you may not know
You're my happiness
You can make it the perfect rhyme
If you only knew what your love could do
You would say, "Okay, darling, lead the way"
If you only knew
Ah, fate has started a story so blind
You can make it the perfect rhyme
If you only knew what your love could do
You would say, "Okay, darling, lead the way"
If you only knew, if you only knew
The lyrics in "If You Only Knew" by Ella Fitzgerald and Her Savoy Eight are a declaration of love from the singer to her beloved. She expresses how deeply in love she is and hopes that the person she loves would reciprocate those feelings. The singer wants nothing more than for her beloved to understand the extent of her emotions and to give in to her feelings.
The lyrics paint a picture of a love that has been hidden for some time. The singer confesses that even though her feelings for her beloved have been kept secret, they are significant and real. She believes that if her beloved only knew the depth of her love, they would give in to it and embark on a love story that would be perfect.
The last lines of the song indicate that fate has already started a story, but the singer believes that with love, that story could become perfect. She wants her beloved to understand that their love has the power to do amazing things, and if they only knew, they would lead the way.
Overall, the song "If You Only Knew" is a passionate plea for love and an exploration of the power of love to transform lives.
Line by Line Meaning
If you only knew how in love with you
If you only understood the depth of feeling I have for you
I have always been hopin' you'd give in
I have been waiting for you to reciprocate my feelings
If you only knew
If you only knew the truth of how I feel about you
One would never guess what I must confess
My true feelings are not evident to the casual observer
But it's really so, though you may not know
Despite your lack of awareness, my love for you is real
You're my happiness
You are the source of my joy and contentment
Fate has started a story so blind
Destiny has begun a narrative without a clear direction
You can make it the perfect rhyme
You have the power to make our story complete and fulfilling
If you only knew what your love could do
If you only realized the impact your love could have on us
You would say, "Okay, darling, lead the way"
You would follow my lead with enthusiasm and trust
If you only knew
If you only truly understood my love for you
If you only knew
If you only knew, our love story would be complete
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES BEAL
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