Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a sol… Read Full Bio ↴Contrary to what some might assume, Ingram Hill is not of the name of a solo artist but rather, a band; no one in Ingram Hill is actually named Ingram Hill (just like there was never a musician named Lynyrd Skynyrd or Jethro Tull -- at least not in either of those well-known '70s bands). Like Cracker, Train, and Tonic, Ingram Hill has an earthy, unpretentious approach that is relevant to both alternative pop/rock and roots rock. The Memphis-based foursome aren't an exact replica of classic rockers from the '60s and '70s -- their work is more modern -- but they do have a certain down-home rootsiness that has gone over well in Southern rock circles. That isn't to say that their sound is stereotypically southern in the way that the Marshall Tucker Band and Black Oak Arkansas were stereotypically southern back in the '70s; Ingram Hill doesn't get into hell-raisin' good ol' boy stereotypes, and their lyrics tend to be reflective, introspective, and thoughtful. Their first release came in 2002, when they put out their debut EP, Until Now, on their own label, Traveler Records, and sold around 10,000 copies. Then, in 2003, the Memphis residents released their first full-length album, June's Picture Show, produced by Rick Beato, on Traveler. June's Picture Show had only been out a few weeks when Ingram Hill signed with Hollywood Records, which re-released the album in February 2004. Cold In California, produced by Oliver Leiber, followed from Hollywood in 2007. The band released a self-entitled country record in August 2012.

What If I'm Right
Ingram Hill Lyrics

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You tell me she's not asking for an answer, just tryin' to live her life
But all this waitin' 'round has caused her blindness
And I'm giving up the fight

Oh, I want to say I told her everything that we could do
But now I sit here lonely with one last thing to prove
Afraid that love might happen, convinced of a lie
Maybe I'm wrong, but what if I'm right

Should've left a long time ago, but something keeps me in
I can't stand those beautiful blue eyes longing for him

I want her to come over, I want to feel her touch
I just want to believe that I've been worrying too much
Can't You see I'm trying, but everything is wrong
Maybe I don't belong

7 am on a monday, and he comes waltzing in
I'm scared, but a find a way to ask, "Where have you been?"

Overall Meaning

In Ingram Hill's "What If I'm Right," the singer is struggling with unrequited love for a woman who he knows is not interested in a relationship with him. He acknowledges that she is not asking for anything from him and is just trying to live her life, but his feelings for her have caused him to become blind to the reality of the situation. Despite knowing that he should have left a long time ago, he is unable to do so because he is still in love with her, and the thought of her being with someone else is unbearable.

The singer is torn between the desire to tell her how he feels and the fear of what might happen if he does. He worries that if he confesses his love to her, he will lose her friendship and any chance of being with her in the future. He is convinced that his love for her is a lie, but at the same time, he can't help but wonder if he's right, and there might be a chance for them to be together.

This song explores the complexities of unrequited love and the struggles that come with trying to navigate the emotions that come with it. It speaks to the experience of feeling lost, unsure, and desperately searching for answers that may never come.

Line by Line Meaning

You tell me she's not asking for an answer, just tryin' to live her life
She says she's content with her present situation and doesn't want any solutions from me, just looking for a way to lead her own life independently.

But all this waitin' 'round has caused her blindness
But waiting has resulted in her becoming unaware of what's really happening in her life.

And I'm giving up the fight
At the same time, I'm losing my hope, energy, and strength to win her heart anymore.

Oh, I want to say I told her everything that we could do
I wish to tell her about all the wonderful possibilities we would have together as a couple.

But now I sit here lonely with one last thing to prove
However, currently, I feel lonely and have only one chance to prove whether our relationship could succeed or not.

Afraid that love might happen, convinced of a lie
I am afraid that I might fall in love with her without knowing that she is already in love with someone else.

Maybe I'm wrong, but what if I'm right
I might not be correct in my assumptions about her, but what if she is also having feelings for me?

Should've left a long time ago, but something keeps me in
I should have left my unrequited love long ago, but something unknown stops me from doing that.

I can't stand those beautiful blue eyes longing for him
I can't bear to see her stunning blue eyes hoping for his love, which she'll never have.

I want her to come over, I want to feel her touch
I desire her presence and longs to experience her touch.

I just want to believe that I've been worrying too much
I want to believe that all my worries are unfounded and we can be together.

Can't You see I'm trying, but everything is wrong
I am working hard to make things work, but nothing seems to go right.

Maybe I don't belong
Perhaps I'm not meant to be with her and should move on from my unrequited love.

7 am on a monday, and he comes waltzing in
It's a typical Monday morning, and her lover shows up without any warning.

I'm scared, but a find a way to ask, "Where have you been?"
I'm apprehensive but still managed to ask him the question that's been bugging me all along.

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