If Only
Female Deejays Feat. Chelonis R. Jones Lyrics
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Send our hearts a raft
See we'll never find love
At the bottom of the ocean
See we'll never find love
At the bottom of the ocean
I knew you were drowning for quite some time
But you didn't wanna ask for help
But you kept on wiping out
If you only asked me
I would've told you
If you only needed me
We would've worked it
If you only rode the wave
Like I showed you
If you only
If you only
We wouldn't be this way
See we'll never find love
At the bottom of the ocean
See we'll never find love
At the bottom of the ocean
You know we can't hold our breath forever
Though you would certainly try
Just focus on rising above this level
Before your breath runs out
If you only asked me
I would've told you
If you only needed me
We would've worked it
If you only rode the wave
Like I showed you
If you only
If you only
We wouldn't be this way
No oooh
If you only asked me
I would've told you
If you only needed me
We would've worked it
If you only rode the wave
Like I showed you
If you only
If you only
We wouldn't be this way
See we'll never find love
At the bottom of the ocean
See we'll never find love
At the bottom of the ocean
Drowning fast, this won't last
Send our hearts a raft
Drowning fast, this won't last
Send our hearts a raft
The lyrics of Female Deejays feat. Chelonis R. Jones's song "If Only" describe the feeling of being lost and unsure of how to make someone love you. The song begins with descriptions of the city and the constant news of war, as the singer walks alone and considers an offer. The chorus repeatedly asks what the singer could do to make the person they desire love them, while the verses take the listener on a journey to northern snow, a once-frozen girl, and a forest of holy places.
Throughout the song, the singer seems haunted by the idea of not being wanted, and wonders whether they should just dig a hole and disappear. The lyrics create a sense of longing, uncertainty, and desperation, as the singer searches for some way to make the object of their affection feel the same way.
At its core, "If Only" is a song about the universal desire for love and connection, and the frustration that comes from feeling like we don't have the answers to make those feelings a reality. Its lyrics are open to interpretation, and listeners may find their own meanings and connections within the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Home grown, on the bone
I am authentic and true to myself
All the channels show the same old war zone
The media is filled with negativity and conflict
As I walk alone in the city
I am independent and strong
Makin' me an offer, now don't they look pretty
People try to lure me in with superficial things
New cinema
I am experiencing new things
Live action, all the noise of attraction beats up
I am surrounded by excitement and temptation
On the streets, the sellers do mark up
Merchants try to sell me things at a higher price
Better than tellin' 'em off, don't stock up
Instead of fighting back, I just avoid them
Shark, they don't bite
People may seem scary but they can't hurt me
All that matters is you're not here tonight
I feel lonely without you
And now that I wonder
I am questioning my actions and decisions
Am I gonna dig a hole ten feet under
Am I going to ruin everything?
Under sea, under you, under we, undivided, undecide
I am unsure and divided about our relationship
If I only knew what I could do to make you love me
I wish I knew how to make you love me
Up north where the snow grows colder I travel onward 'cross the border
I am traveling to new places
Looked up a girl that I once knew frozen to be the follower of the deity
I reconnect with an old friend who is now religious
Make myself scarce while they come to plea bargain for my body and soul
I avoid situations where people want to take advantage of me
All the flames go around, surround me I won't go
There are challenges I face, but I won't give up
I need the ozone
I crave a new, fresh environment
I want to cuddle up behind your backbone
I want to be close to you and support you
I never stay long where I'm not wanted
I only stay where I feel welcomed and appreciated
I fell haunted
I feel like something is following me
Yo brother where ya gonna go
I am asking myself where to go next
Back to the war zone to break down the walls
Going back to a negative environment to try and change it
If only I knew what I should do, yeah
I wish I had the answers
I bared my soul to the golden traces
I revealed my true self to someone special
Went to the forest of the holy places
I went to a place of peace and spirituality
Yeah ... yeah
Expressing agreement and understanding
If only I knew what I could do to make you happy
I wish I knew how to make you happy
If only I knew what I could do to make you love me
I wish I knew how to make you love me
If only I knew what I should do to make you make you happy
I wish I knew how to make you happy
If only I knew what I should do to make you make you love me
I wish I knew how to make you love me
If I only knew what I should do
I wish I had the answers
Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave
Written by: SHAINA MORIAH JONES, TERRANCE LAYONE WILLIAMS
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