If I Had You
Hilary Kole & Hank Jones 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
If I had you, a song by Hilary Kole is a romantic ballad about the power of love. The song is about how love can transform one's life and make everything possible. The opening lines of the song indicate that the singer is optimistic and positive about life. The lyrics 'I could show the world how to smile, I could be glad all of the while' suggest that having someone by your side can bring joy to your life and make you happy. The song goes on to say that love can make all the troubles of the world seem insignificant, and it opens up a world of possibilities. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that life would be perfect if the singer had their loved one with them. They could climb mountains, sail oceans, cross deserts, and overcome any obstacle if they had their beloved partner by their side.
The second verse of the song talks about the singer's willingness to leave their past behind and start afresh if they had their loved one with them. The lyrics 'If I had you, I could start my life all anew' suggest that love has the power to transform one's life and give them a new beginning. The verse goes on to say that having someone to share your life with can make all the difference, and it can make one feel like royalty. The phrase 'I could be a king, dear, uncrowned, humble or poor, rich or renowned' suggests that love is more valuable than material possessions.
Overall, 'If I Had You' is a timeless classic that captures the essence of love. The song speaks to the core of human emotion and is a reminder that love has the power to transform lives and make anything possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I could show the world how to smile
If I had you, I could spread happiness and joy around the world and teach others how to smile.
I could be glad all of the while
With you by my side, I could be happy and joyful all the time and never feel sadness or despair.
I could change the grey skies to blues
If I had you, I could turn sad and dull days into bright and cheerful ones, making everything around us seem colorful and vibrant.
If I had you
The entire song revolves around the idea that having the person referred to as 'you' would bring a host of opportunities and opens up a world of possibilities for the artist.
I could leave the old days behind
With you, I could forget about my past, move on from old memories and start afresh with new experiences and adventures.
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
While the singer values their friends, being with the person referred to as 'you' would be worth sacrificing the company of friends as this person brings unmatched happiness and satisfaction.
I could start my life all a new
With 'you' by my side, the singer could start life anew, free of any past troubles and difficulties with the possibility of new and exciting memories waiting to be made.
I could climb the snow-capped mountains
Having the person referred to as 'you' would give the artist the courage and strength to scale the heights of challenging feats and accomplishments.
Sail the mighty ocean wide
Together, the artist and the person referred to as 'you' could explore uncharted waters and set sail for new experiences and adventures.
I could cross the burning desert
Even in the face of adversity, the artist would be fearless and feel invincible with the person referred to as 'you,' making even the most daunting tasks and challenges seem achievable.
If I had you by my side
This line is repeated throughout the song as a reminder of the endless possibilities that exist if the person referred to as 'you' were a part of the singer's life.
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
With the person referred to as 'you' in their life, the artist would feel like the ruler of the world, even without a title, as this person would bring immense happiness and joy to their life.
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
Regardless of the singer's social status, the person referred to as 'you' would make them feel equally empowered and special, creating an unbreakable bond between them.
There is nothing I couldn't do
With the person referred to as 'you', there is nothing the singer feels they can not accomplish, for they are confident that this person would always be there to support and encourage them along the way.
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Written by: GORDON MILLS
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