If
Gordon Wycliffe Lyrics
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I could be glad all of the while
I could change the grey skies to blues
If I had you
I could leave the old days behind
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could start my life all a new
If I had you
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could cross the burning desert
If I had you by my side
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
There is nothing I couldn't do
If I had you
I could show the world how to smile
I could be glad all of the while
I could change the grey skies to blues
If I had you
I could leave the old days behind
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could start my life all a new
If I had you
I could climb the snow capped mountains
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could cross the burning desert
If I had you by my side
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
There is nothing I couldn't do
The song "If I Had You" by Gordon Wycliffe talks about the power of love and its ability to change a person's life for the better. The lyrics express the idea that with the right person by your side, you can do anything and conquer all obstacles. The singer believes that having that special someone would give him the motivation and inspiration needed to achieve greatness in life.
The first few lines "I could show the world how to smile, I could be glad all of the while, I could change the grey skies to blues" encapsulate the positive transformation that the singer believes love could bring to his life. He believes that love could be the catalyst to turn his mundane, bleak world into something more colorful and exciting.
The lines "I could climb the snow-capped mountains, Sail the mighty ocean wide, I could cross the burning desert if I had you by my side" express the idea that the singer would be willing to do anything with his partner. He believes that love would give him the courage to overcome anything and that he could conquer any obstacle, no matter how great.
Overall, the song "If I Had You" by Gordon Wycliffe is a testament to the transformative power of love. It reminds us that love can give us the strength to overcome all obstacles and achieve greatness in ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I could show the world how to smile
I have the ability to bring positivity and joy to others.
I could be glad all of the while
I have the potential for perpetual happiness.
I could change the grey skies to blues
I have the power to transform negative situations into positive ones.
If I had you
You are the missing piece to my potential and success.
I could leave the old days behind
I have the desire to leave my past and previous relationships behind.
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I am willing to leave my current circle of friends if it means being with you.
I could start my life all a new
My life has the potential to start anew with you in it.
I could climb the snow capped mountains
No physical obstacle is too big for me to conquer with you by my side.
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I have the courage to take on even the largest of challenges with you beside me.
I could cross the burning desert
I am willing to face even the harshest climates to be with you.
If I had you by my side
You are my source of strength, motivation, and hope.
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
I have the potential to succeed and achieve great things with you as my support system.
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
No matter what our financial or social status is, we have the potential to be happy and successful together.
There is nothing I couldn't do
With you by my side, my potential for success and happiness is limitless.
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Written by: GORDON MILLS
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