If I Knew
Helloween Lyrics


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Loneliness seems like an evil dream
Reality is life and life is here
Once my heart was ruled by emptiness
Harmed because of being too sincere

But now that you've crossed my way
Could it be we found it again
If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it through time
But if one day You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by .. oooh yeah..

How can I make you feel secure
We're both the same, I'm king and you are queen
Understand you make me breathe again
Tell me all your thoughts and I will see

Take my hands and we'll be there
Together someday somehow

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it throught time
But if one day
You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by … oohh…

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it throught time
But if one day
You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by




I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I would simply break down and cry…

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Helloween's song If I Knew depict the feeling of loneliness, followed by the hope of finding love and the fear of losing it. The opening lines suggest that loneliness, often portrayed as an enemy, is now perceived as a dream, possibly implying that it has ceased to exist in the singer's life. He acknowledges that reality is life, which means that he is no longer lost in loneliness. He further indicates that he has been hurt earlier, possibly because of his sincerity towards someone who didn't value it.


The chorus of the song talks about the singer's anxiety about losing his beloved. He states that if he knew he was his partner's only one, he could live and make it through any challenge in life. However, if his partner were to leave him one day, he wouldn't know how to get by, as she is his world. The singer complements his partner, comparing them to royalties of equal status, and indirectly solicits her for open communication, assuring her that he would understand her thoughts. He wants to be with her on this journey of life, holding hands and creating a future.



Overall, the lyrics to If I Knew are about overcoming loneliness, finding love, cherishing it, and the fear of losing it. The singer expresses his love toward his partner and acknowledges the importance of being each other's soulmates. The fear of losing someone so dear reflects the vulnerability associated with such powerful emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Loneliness seems like an evil dream
Being alone is a scary and painful experience


Reality is life and life is here
The present moment is what truly matters and defines our existence


Once my heart was ruled by emptiness
I used to feel incomplete and unhappy inside


Harmed because of being too sincere
My honesty and openness have caused me pain and disappointment


But now that you've crossed my way
Since I met you, my life has changed for the better


Could it be we found it again
Perhaps we have rediscovered the love and happiness we were missing before


If I knew that I'm your only one
If I were absolutely sure that you love only me


I could live and make it through time
I would have the strength and motivation to face any challenge and endure any hardship


But if one day You just be gone
But if you were to leave me unexpectedly


I wouldn't know how to ever get by .. oooh yeah..
I would feel lost, devastated, and unable to carry on


How can I make you feel secure
What can I do to earn your trust and loyalty


We're both the same, I'm king and you are queen
We are equal partners in this relationship and deserve each other's respect and admiration


Understand you make me breathe again
You give me a sense of purpose and joy that I had forgotten existed


Tell me all your thoughts and I will see
Share with me your innermost feelings and beliefs, and I will understand you better


Take my hands and we'll be there
Let's face the future together, hand in hand and with confidence


Together someday somehow
We will build a life full of love, happiness, and mutual support


I wouldn't know how to ever get by… oohh…
I would feel utterly lost and helpless without you


I would simply break down and cry…
My heart would shatter into pieces, and I would weep uncontrollably




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL WEIKATH

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@beithmaster

Lyrics
Loneliness seems like an evil dream
Reality is life and life is here
Once my heart was ruled by emptiness
Harmed because of being too sincere

But now that you've crossed my way
Could it be we found it again

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it through time
But if one day You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by .. oooh yeah..

How can I make you feel secure
We're both the same, I'm king and you are queen
Understand you make me breathe again
Tell me all your thoughts and I will see

Take my hands and we'll be there
Together someday somehow

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it throught time
But if one day
You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by … oohh…

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it throught time
But if one day
You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I would simply break down and cry…



@sadeyezgirl

Loneliness seems like an evil dream
Reality is life and life is here
Once my heart was ruled by emptiness
Harmed because of being too sincere

But now that you've crossed my way
Could it be we found it again

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it through time
But if one day You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by .. oooh yeah..

How can I make you feel secure
We're both the same, I'm king and you are queen
Understand you make me breathe again
Tell me all your thoughts and I will see

Take my hands and we'll be there
Together someday somehow

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it throught time
But if one day
You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by … oohh…

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it throught time
But if one day
You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I would simply break down and cry…



@ravealvano4018

Kesendirian terasa bak mimpi menakutkan
Kenyataan adalah hidup dan hidup ada di sini
Hatiku pernah dipenuhi kehampaan
Terluka karena terlalu tulus

Tapi kini setelah kau bertemu denganku
Bisakah kita menemukannya lagi
Andai saja kutahu bahwa aku ini satu-satunya bagimu
Aku bisa hidup dan jalani waktu

Tapi jika, kelak kau pergi
Aku kan tahu caranya bertahan, oh yeah


Bagaimana caraku membuatmu merasa nyaman
Kita berdua sama, aku raja dan kau ratu
Memahamimu membuatku bernafas lagi
Katakan padaku semua pikiranmu dan aku kan melihat

Genggam tanganku dan aku kan di sisimu
Bersama kelak di suatu tempat

Andai saja kutahu bahwa aku ini satu-satunya bagimu

Aku bisa hidup dan jalani waktu

Tapi jika, kelak kau pergi

Aku kan tahu caranya bertahan
Aku kan tahu caranya bertahan
Aku kan tahu caranya bertahan

Aku kan duduk, hancur dan menangis



@SMKSH1

"If I Knew"

[Music: Weikath/Lyrics: Weikath]

Loneliness seems like an evil dream
But reality is life and life is here
Once my heart was ruled by emptiness
Harmed because of being too sincere

But now that you've crossed my way
Could it be we found it again

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it through time
But if one day you'd just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by

How can I make you feel secure
We're both the same, I'm king and you are queen
Understand you make me breathe again
Tell me all your thoughts and I will see

Take my hand and we'll be there
Together, someday, somewhere

[Chorus]

[Repeat Chorus]

I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I would simply break down and cry



@dennisnobre

Essa canção me leva longe......
Se Eu Soubesse
A solidão parece um sonho maligno
A realidade é vida e a vida é aqui
Uma vez meu coração era comandado pelo vazio e ferido por ter sido tão sincero
Mas agora que você cruzou meu caminho
E como poderia ser?
Encontramos... é isto novamente?!
Se eu soubesse que sou apenas seu
Eu poderia viver e perdurar meu coração através do tempo
Mas e se um dia você simplesmente se fosse
Eu não saberia como continuar...
Como posso fazer você se sentir segura?
Nós somos os mesmos, eu sou um rei e você a rainha
Entenda, você me faz respirar novamente
Conte-me todos os seus pensamentos e eu me verei neles
Pegue a minha mão e nós estaremos lá
Juntos algum dia, em algum lugar...
Então se eu soubesse que sou seu único
Eu poderia viver e fazer meu coração bater através do tempo
Mas se um dia você simplesmente se fosse como antes
Eu não saberia como continuar então simplesmente cairia e choraria...



@octaviusrenan2656

Se eu soubesse

A solidão é como um sonho mau
Mas a realidade é a vida e a vida está aqui
Uma vez meu coração foi prejudicado
Por ser muito sincero

Mas agora que você cruzou meu caminho
Nos poderiamos achar isto novamente

Se eu soubesse que eu sou seu
Poderia viver e fazer isto durar mais tempo
Mas se um dia você se fosse
Não saberia como sobreviver

Como eu posso fazer você se sentir segura?
Nos somos os mesmos, eu sou o rei e você a rainha
Entender você me faz respirar novamente
Me fale todos seus pensamentos e eu vou ver

Pegue a minha mão e nos estaremos lá
Juntos, algum dia, em algum lugar

Não saberia como sobreviver
Não saberia como sobreviver
Eu simplesmente ia me despedaçar e chorar



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@simeonmaximov7505

Helloween is the best power metal group!I am listening always!!!



always

@beithmaster

Lyrics
Loneliness seems like an evil dream
Reality is life and life is here
Once my heart was ruled by emptiness
Harmed because of being too sincere

But now that you've crossed my way
Could it be we found it again

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it through time
But if one day You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by .. oooh yeah..

How can I make you feel secure
We're both the same, I'm king and you are queen
Understand you make me breathe again
Tell me all your thoughts and I will see

Take my hands and we'll be there
Together someday somehow

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it throught time
But if one day
You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by … oohh…

If I knew that I'm your only one
I could live and make it throught time
But if one day
You just be gone
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I wouldn't know how to ever get by
I would simply break down and cry…

@penj4h4t38

2:17 babi

@eunikeadhy896

I was in a highschool when i heard this song..and now i'm a mother from 2 kids and i still love this song...and i have cassette from this album..love helloween

@user-sh8fk6xv2t

음악은 인간을 추억의 아름다운공간으로 이동시킨다 그리고 그공간의 쉼터에서 영혼을 춤추게한다 이노래 하나로 충분히 그시간속 행복에 빠져든다

@crististanciu6416

Those kind of songs will never die
"Forever and ever"

@mimozatako6213

Just GREAT! I would not ever heard such a great music and vocalist. GREAT!

@dmmartinez275

Great song! Helloween, Forever and Ever.

@arularul2792

Z suka lagu in krn z ingat sesuatu tentang dia yang pergi ...n tak kembali lg

@birmaniapaulinacastrohidal1796

Amo esta banda 😍

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