If Only
Hoobastank Lyrics


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I thought it wasn't wrong to hide from you.
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.
If only I had known, if only I had you.

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.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hoobastank's song "If Only" convey regret and the pain of missed opportunities. The singer of the song acknowledges that they were afraid to reveal their true feelings to someone and may have missed a chance for a deeper connection. The line, "I thought it wasn't wrong to hide from you," suggests that the singer may have been trying to protect themselves or the other person from potential hurt or rejection. However, in the end, they realize that their reticence was a mistake and now they are left with feelings of longing and remorse.


The chorus of the song focuses on the wishful thinking of the singer. They imagine how things could have been different if only they had been braver or more honest. They contrast their current situation, where they feel alone and without someone to hold onto, with the possibility of having someone special in their life. The repetition of the phrase "If only I had you" reinforces the sense of lost opportunity and the singer's deep desire for connection.


Overall, "If Only" is a poignant and bittersweet reflection on what might have been. The lyrics suggest that it's easy to underestimate the value of honesty and openness in relationships, and that we may regret our silence or inaction in the future.


Line by Line Meaning

I thought it wasn't wrong to hide from you.
I believed that it was alright to keep things from you, and I was afraid to admit that I felt this way.


A simple Truth I was scared I'd felt it all along.
I knew all along that what I felt was real, but I was too frightened to confront my emotions.


But it hurt to much for me to share.
My fear of opening up to you was too strong, and the thought of being vulnerable scared me too much.


If only I had been less blind,
I regret that I was too oblivious to see what was right in front of me.


I'd have someone to hold onto.
If only I had recognized my feelings sooner, I could have someone to love and cherish.


If only I could change your mind.
I wish I had the power to persuade you to feel the same way about me.


If only I had known, if only I had you.
If only I had realized my own emotions at an earlier point, I would have been glad to have you in my life.


I finally understand why things have happened and how it all could go so wrong.
I have gained clarity on why things didn't work out between us and how it led to our separation.


Will this pain ever end,
I question if the agony in my heart will ever subside.


Cause I don't think I can carry on.
The pain I feel is so overwhelming that I'm not sure if I have the strength to keep going.


If only I had you.
I am consumed with the wish that I had you in my life.


I know I'll make it through if only I had you.
If only I had you again, I would be able to overcome any obstacles and move forward.


If only I had been less blind, (I won't let go.)
Even though I was blind before, I have realized my mistake and won't let go of my love for you.


If only I could have spoken my mind. (We could start right now.)
If I had only shared my feelings with you earlier, we could start a new chapter together right now.


If only it were true.
I can only dream of the possibility that things could have turned out differently between us.


If only I had you.
My mind continues to focus on the hope that I could have you in my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOUGLAS ROBB, DANIEL ESTRIN, CHRIS HESSE

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