If You Could See What I See
Geoff Moore And The Distance Lyrics
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That somehow love would find me.
Now, I can't believe you're standing here.
If beauty is all in the eye
Of the beholder then I,
Wish you could see the love for you that lives in me
And you would know you have my heart,
That a treasure's what you are,
If you could see what I see;
Created to be, the only one for me;
If you could see what I see.
I know there are days when you feel
So much less than ideal,
Wondering what I see in you
It's all of the light and the grace
You're belief in me drives me to say
That I promise you, a faithful love forever true.
And you would know you have my heart,
If you could see, what I see;
That a treasure's what you are,
If you could see what I see;
Created to be, the only one for me;
If you could see ....
Then you'd understand
Why I fall down to my knees;
And I pray my love will be worthy of
The One who gave His life so our love could be.
If you could see, what I see.
If you could see what I see:
You're created to be the perfect one for me,
If you could see what I see.
If beauty is all in the eye,
Of the the beholder then I am beholding true beauty.
Geoff Moore & The Distance's song "If You Could See What I See" is a romantic ballad that speaks about the singer's love and admiration for his partner. The song starts with the singer confessing how he has always dreamed of finding true love, and he can't believe that his partner is standing right in front of him. He wishes that his partner could see how much he loves her and how she is the treasure that he has been searching for.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "If You Could See What I See," which refers to the singer's desire to show his partner the depth of his love and how he sees her as the only one for him. The singer, in the second verse, assures his partner that he understands that there are days when she feels less than ideal, but it's the light and the grace within her that he admires.
The bridge of the song takes a spiritual turn, and the singer talks about how he falls down to his knees and prays that his love will be worthy of the one who gave his life so that their love could be possible. The song ends with the chorus, reiterating how the singer sees his partner as his perfect match.
Overall, "If You Could See What I See" is about the depth of love and how one partner wishes they could show the other just how much they mean to them. This song is an excellent representation of the power of love and how it transforms one's perception of the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
All of my life, I have dreamed
For my whole existence, I have had aspirations and desires.
That somehow love would find me.
That I might come across a romantic partner by chance.
Now, I can't believe you're standing here.
At this moment, I am astonished that you are present before me.
If beauty is all in the eye
If physical attractiveness is subjective,
Of the beholder then I,
According to one's opinion, I,
Wish you could see the love for you that lives in me
Desire that you could perceive the affection I possess for you.
And you would know you have my heart,
You would comprehend that I am emotionally devoted to you,
If you could see, what I see;
If you could perceive from my point of view;
That a treasure's what you are,
That you are a valuable and cherished being,
Created to be, the only one for me;
Fashioned to be my sole and ideal companion;
If you could see what I see.
If you could understand my perspective.
I know there are days when you feel
I understand that there are times when you experience emotions of
So much less than ideal,
Inadequacy, insecurity or negativity,
Wondering what I see in you
Doubting what qualities or characteristics I view within you.
It's all of the light and the grace
It is the entirety of the radiance and elegance you exude,
You're belief in me drives me to say
Your trust and confidence in me inspires me to express that
That I promise you, a faithful love forever true.
I pledge to you, an unwavering and enduring love.
Then you'd understand
At that point, you would comprehend
Why I fall down to my knees;
The reason why I become overwhelmed with emotion;
And I pray my love will be worthy of
And I hope that my feelings and devotion merit
The One who gave His life so our love could be.
The deity who sacrificed Himself, enabling us to love each other.
You're created to be the perfect one for me,
You are crafted to be the flawless partner for me,
If you could see what I see.
If you could perceive what I perceive.
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