If Only
Hoobastank(후바스탱크) Lyrics
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A simple Truth I was scared I'd felt it all along.
But it hurt to much for me to share.
[Chorus:]
If only I had been less blind,
I'd have someone to hold onto.
If only I could change your mind.
I finally understand why things have
Happened and how it all could go so wrong.
Will this pain ever end,
Cause I don't think I can carry on.
[Chorus]
If only I had you.
If only I had you.
If only I had been less blind,
I'd have someone to hold onto.
(I won't let go.)
If only I could have spoke my mind.
If only it were true.
(We could start right now)
I know I'll make it through If only I had you.
If only I had you.
If only I had you.
Hoobastank's song 12 titled "If Only" is a lyrical reflection of the regrets felt by someone who never spoke their truth and lost the chance to have someone they could have held onto. The first verse sets the context by admitting that the person had been hiding from their partner and concealing their feelings, which eventually led to a loss. They realized that their truth would have given them the chance to hold someone, but it was too late. The chorus repeats the phrase "if only" twice, emphasizing the person's regret and highlighting the fact that they missed out on having someone they could have held and loved.
The second verse is a self-reflection on why things went wrong, acknowledging that the person understands the reasons for the separation. The pain of separation is too much, and the person is not sure if they can handle it. The chorus repeats the same words, once again highlighting that the person's regret is impossible to undo. The bridge talks about how things could have been different if only the person had spoken their mind, but they never did. They could start anew if only they had each other, but the chances are slim. The person concludes that they will make it through without them, but the wishful thinking continues with a repetition of the phrase "if only I had you."
Line by Line Meaning
I thought it wasn't wrong to hide from you.
I believed concealing my true feelings from you was acceptable.
A simple Truth I was scared I'd felt it all along.
I knew how I truly felt, but was too afraid to admit it to myself.
But it hurt to much for me to share.
The thought of expressing my true feelings was too painful for me to bear.
If only I had been less blind,
I regret not realizing the truth sooner and acting upon it.
I'd have someone to hold onto.
If I had acted sooner, I would still have that person in my life to hold and cherish.
If only I could change your mind.
I wish I had the power to influence the other person's thoughts and feelings towards me.
If only I had known, if only I had you.
If only I had understood the significance of the other person and had them in my life, things would be different.
I finally understand why things have
I have come to comprehend how and why things have gone wrong in our relationship.
Happened and how it all could go so wrong.
I am now aware of the reasons why our relationship didn't work, and how it all went downhill.
Will this pain ever end,
I am experiencing emotions of grief and despair, and cannot tell if these feelings will ever subside.
Cause I don't think I can carry on.
I am unsure I will be able to move forward and heal from the pain of losing our relationship.
If only I had you.
I regret not having the person I lost with me any longer.
I know I'll make it through If only I had you.
Even though it is difficult, I believe I will recover from the pain of losing the other person.
If only I had been less blind,
I still regret not realizing the impact of my decisions and the consequences they would have.
I'd have someone to hold onto.
If I had acted differently, I would still have someone in my life who I could hold and depend on.
(I won't let go.)
I am determined to not lose sight of what matters and move forward from this loss.
If only I could have spoke my mind.
I wish I had spoken up about my true feelings and thoughts, rather than keeping them hidden.
If only it were true.
If only the possibility of having the other person in my life was still possible.
(We could start right now)
It is not too late to change how I act and approach new relationships in the future.
If only I had you.
Once again, I regret not having the person I lost in my life anymore.
If only I had you.
I still cannot believe I lost the person I loved most.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DOUGLAS ROBB, DANIEL ESTRIN, CHRIS HESSE
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