IF I WERE
F. W. Smolls Lyrics

Mary wants to be a superwoman
Mary desires to be a person with exceptional abilities, power, and status.

But is that really in her head
However, it's unclear if Mary can truly achieve what she desires.

But I just want to live each day
In contrast, I only aim to exist every day.

To love her for what she is
My objective is to cherish Mary for who she genuinely is.

Mary wants to be another movie star
Mary aspires to become a celebrity in movies.

But is that really in her mind
It's not evident whether Mary genuinely believes she can accomplish her goals.

And all the things she wants to be
Mary's ambitions all require leaving her current life behind.

She needs to leave behind
To achieve her aspirations, Mary must abandon her current life.

But, very well, I believe I know you-very well
Okay, I am confident that I know you exceedingly well.

Wish that you knew me too-very well
I desire for you to have the same level of knowledge about me.

And I think I can deal with everything going through your head
I am prepared to handle any thoughts or emotions you might be having.

Very well, and I think I can face-very well
I am ready and capable of confronting whatever comes my way.

Very well, think that I know you too
I genuinely believe that I understand you just as well.

Your filthy head
Your mind or thoughts, perhaps filled with negativity or harmful intentions.

When the summer came you were not around
During the summer season, you were not present or available.

Now the summer's gone and love cannot be found
Currently, summer has ended, and our love has disappeared or become uncertain.

Where were you when I needed you-last winter, my love?
During the previous winter, when I required your assistance or presence, where were you?

When the winter came you went further south
During the winter time, you traveled to a location farther away from me.

Parting from love's nest, leaving me in doubt
Leaving the place where love resides, you have left me feeling uncertain or skeptical.

Our love is at an end
Our romantic relationship has concluded and is no longer continuing.

But you say now you have changed
You claim to have transformed or improved yourself.

But tomorrow will reflect love's past
The future will show the history of our love and the consequences of our actions.

Through the bitter winds love could not be found
Despite the harshness of winter, love was still unable to be discovered or present.

Spring will fill the air and you will come around
As spring arrives, you will emerge and return to my life.

Well is it summer love that will let me down
I am uncertain if our relationship founded in the summertime will disappoint me again.

Right now, right now, right now
At this precise moment, without delay or hesitation.

Yea, need you baby, need you, need you baby
Yes, I require you, my dear, I need you now and always.

Oh where were you when I needed you last, dear
Oh, where were you during the time when I required your presence, my darling?