If Only
Hanson(핸슨) Lyrics


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Cause I need you.
Cause I need you.

Every single time I see you
I start to feel this way
It makes me wonder if I'm ever
Gonna feel this way again
There's a picture
That's hanging at the back of my head
I see it over and over

I want to hold you, love you.
In my arms and then.
I want to need you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
Then I hear myself reply
You've got to hold it in.
This time, tonight.

[Chorus]
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Cause I need you

I sit here waiting wondering,
Hoping, gotta make this right.
Cause all I think about
Is your hands, your face,
And all these lonely nights.
There's a feeling, screaming,
In the back of my head.
Saying over and over.

Gonna hold you, love you.
In my arms and then.
Don't want to leave you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
Then I hear myself reply
She'll never let you in.
This time, tonight.

If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Please don't go, 'cause I need you now.

I want to hear you say,
It'll always be this way.
We'll be hand in hand
For ever night, and ever day.
I want to scream and shout.
Cause I'm losin' any doubt.
Cause all I care about is
You and me, and us, and now.

Oh yeah.

If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Please don't go.
Cause I need you now, yeah
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you now.
(if only)
Cause I need you
I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)




(if only)
Cause I need you now, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hanson's "If Only" express the main character's frustration as he struggles with his feelings for someone who he wants to be with but feels he can't have. He repeatedly emphasizes, "Cause I need you" in the song, highlighting the importance of this person in his life. He imagines being with her, wanting to "hold [her] love [her] in [his] arms," but he's worried that she'll reject him. He also acknowledges that he needs to muster up the courage to express his feelings towards her, but he fears she'll "never let [him] in." Still, the main character is determined to preserve his connection with this person, desperately hoping that they will reciprocate his feelings.


Overall, "If Only" is a relatable song about unrequited love, as many people have likely found themselves in similar situations where they can't express their emotions for someone they desire. The lyrics convey the struggle of wanting someone they can't have but feeling bold enough to express their feelings and make a relationship work.


Line by Line Meaning

Cause I need you.
I cannot imagine living without you, so I feel helpless when you are not around.


Every single time I see you I start to feel this way It makes me wonder if I'm ever Gonna feel this way again There's a picture That's hanging at the back of my head I see it over and over
I feel an intense emotion each time I am with you, and I worry whether I will ever experience this again. I hold an unforgettable memory of us in my mind, replaying it perpetually.


I want to hold you, love you. In my arms and then. I want to need you, Cause I need to Be with you 'til the end. Then I hear myself reply You've got to hold it in. This time, tonight.
I yearn to embrace and cherish you passionately. I cannot stop myself from wanting to be with you forever, although I remind myself to restrain my impulses, at least for the moment.


If only, I had the guts to feel this way. And if only, You'd look at me and want to stay. And if only, I'd take you in my arms and say, I won't go, 'cause I need you. Cause I need you
I wish I had the courage to express my feelings openly. I hope you will want to stay with me, and I would hold you tight and declare that I would not leave you, as I need you dearly.


I sit here waiting wondering, Hoping, gotta make this right. Cause all I think about Is your hands, your face, And all these lonely nights. There's a feeling, screaming, In the back of my head. Saying over and over.
I am filled with anticipation, longing to make things perfect between us. You cross my mind all the time, from your tender touch to your beautiful face. When alone, a sense within me speaks, repeating itself incessantly.


Gonna hold you, love you. In my arms and then. Don't want to leave you, Cause I need to Be with you 'til the end. Then I hear myself reply She'll never let you in. This time, tonight.
I am determined to caress you and embrace you constantly. I do not want to leave you, but I hesitate to act, warned not to open up to you too much too quickly.


If only, I had the guts to feel this way. And if only, You'd look at me and want to stay. And if only, I'd take you in my arms and say, I won't go, 'cause I need you. Please don't go, 'cause I need you now.
If only I could summon the confidence to confess my deepest longings. If only you would glance my way and decide to stay close to me. If only I could profess my love and implore you to never depart, for I require you this instant.


I want to hear you say, It'll always be this way. We'll be hand in hand For ever night, and ever day. I want to scream and shout. Cause I'm losin' any doubt. Cause all I care about is You and me, and us, and now.
I crave to hear you promise that our love will stand the test of time. I desire an unbreakable bond where we walk hand in hand for eternity. I feel like shouting in excitement since my concerns are fading away. All that matters is you and us, in the present moment.


Cause I need you.
I cannot bear the absence of your presence. You have become an essential part of my life.


(if only) Cause I need you now.
If only you knew how much you meant to me, you would understand why I ache for you to be close to me.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON

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@marinaassumpcao4250

'Cause I need you
'Cause I need you

Every single time I see you I start to feel this way
It makes me wonder if I'm ever gonna feel this way again
There's a picture that's hanging at the back of my head
I see it over and over

I want to hold you and love you in my arms and then
I want to need you 'cause I need to be with you 'til the end
Then I hear myself reply you've got to hold it in
This time tonight

chorus
If only I had the guts to feel this way
And if only you'd look at me and want to stay
And if only I'd take you in my arms and say
I won't go 'cause I need you
'Cause I need you

I sit here waiting wondering hoping that I'll make this right
'Cause all I think about is your hands
Your face and all these lonely nights
There's a feeling screaming in the back of my head
Saying over and over

I want to hold you love you in my arms and then
I want to need you 'cause I need to be with you 'til the end
Then I hear myself reply she'll never let you in
This time tonight

If only I had the guts to feel this way
And if only you'd look at me and want to stay
And if only I'd take you in my arms and say
I won't go 'cause I need you
Please don't go 'cause I need you now

I want to hear you say
It'll always be this way
We'll be hand in hand for every night and every day
I want to scream and shout
'Cause I'm losing any doubt
And all I care about is you and me and us and now

Oh yeah

Yeah

If only I had the guts to feel this way
And if only you'd look at me and want to stay
And if only I'd take you in my arms and say
I won't go 'cause I need you
Please don't go 'cause I need you now
Yeah
'Cause I need you
(if only...)
'Cause I need you now
(if only...)
'Cause I need you
I need you
(if only...)
'Cause I need you
(if only...)
'Cause I need you
(if only...)
(if only...)
'Cause I need you now
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@dayflaubert

Cause I need you.
Cause I need you.
Every single time I see you
I start to feel this way
It makes me wonder if I'm ever
Gonna feel this way again
There's a picture
That's hanging at the back of my head
I see it over and over
I want to hold you, love you.
In my arms and then.
I want to need you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
Then I hear myself reply
You've got to hold it in.
This time, tonight.
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Cause I need you
I sit here waiting wondering,
Hoping, gotta make this right.
Cause all I think about
Is your hands, your face,
And all these lonely nights.
There's a feeling, screaming,
In the back of my head.
Saying over and over.
Gonna hold you, love you.
In my arms and then.
Don't want to leave you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
Then I hear myself reply
She'll never let you in.
This time, tonight.
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Please don't go, 'cause I need you now.
I want to hear you say,
It'll always be this way.
We'll be hand in hand
For ever night, and ever day.
I want to scream and shout.
Cause I'm losin' any doubt.
Cause all I care about is
You and me, and us, and now.
Oh yeah.
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Please don't go.
Cause I need you now, yeah
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you now.
(if only)
Cause I need you
I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)
(if only)
Cause I need you now, yeah



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@lindavilmaole5003

These brothers are amazing. They maintain their own personal identity with a type of MUSIC that's DEFINITELY THEIRS.

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I'm an adult with a job and a husband and kids..after almost 20 years, that shot with Taylor smiling into the camera during the campfire STILL leaves me all flustered inside like a teenage girl.

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My teen introduced their music to me about about 20 yrs ago. I am 50+ years old now and go see them perform every time they are in New Orleans.

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Same! I was 14 when I first saw them in concert. I’m 37 now, married, 2 kids but Taylor will always be it for me.

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@franciscoaguilar1067

This song is so underrated, one of my favorite from early 2000's.

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Literally the best song that started this century! (for me ofc!)

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