If Only
Jared Caron Lyrics

She says that the world is the kind of place
She expresses her belief that the world is in need of transformation

She would like to rearrange
She desires to restructure the world according to her vision

'Cause it feels just like a cage
The world feels constricting and oppressive

Where the bars are made of hatred and the company is ungrateful for the Gift of life that they call miserable, and
The barriers are formed by animosity, and people fail to appreciate the preciousness of life, attributing it as wretched

Strangely it's invisible to them
Surprisingly, the true nature of their situation eludes their awareness

That the vanity they've chosen Is nothing more but meaningless
Their chosen self-importance holds no value or significance

So she says to me
She then speaks to me

Oh, if only I could show them that the world is so unkind
She expresses a longing to reveal the harshness of the world to others

'Cause they've locked themselves inside
Due to their own actions, they have secluded themselves

If they would only open up their minds
If only they were willing to broaden their perspectives

Then the meaning would not be so hard to find
In doing so, they would discover that the purpose of life is not as elusive

If only they could see that they are blind
If only they could recognize their own ignorance

Yeah you know that I would show them
She conveys her determination to enlighten them

But they just don't seem to want to know it, no
However, they display a lack of interest in being enlightened

So she buys a drink and she turns to the man at the bar
She purchases a beverage and directs her attention towards the man seated at the bar

and she asks him 'well, what do you think?' and he replies
She inquires about his thoughts, and he responds

'I don't know where this world is going
He admits his uncertainty about the future direction of the world

I cant see the end of the tracks
He is unable to envision a favorable outcome

How do i get back to the way things are supposed to be
He ponders on how to return to a state of normalcy

How do I get free
He questions how he can attain personal liberation

Because my son is busy drowning his heart
His son is emotionally distraught and overwhelmed

While the rest of my family is falling apart
The remaining members of his family are disintegrating

And my mother is dying of the cancer disease
His mother is terminally ill with cancer

And everything is far from easy, do you have a suggestion for me
With an abundance of challenges, he seeks advice from the woman

And she says to him
Upon hearing his plea, she responds to him

Oh, if only I could show them that the world is so unkind
She reiterates her desire to illustrate the harsh reality of the world to others

'Cause they've locked themselves inside
They have imprisoned themselves with their actions

If they would only open up their minds
If only they were willing to broaden their perspectives

Then the meaning would not be so hard to find
By doing so, they would realize that the purpose of life is not as elusive

If only they could see that they are blind
If only they could recognize their own ignorance

Yeah you know that I would show them
She expresses her readiness to enlighten them

But they just don't seem to want to know it, no no
However, they seem uninterested in seeking knowledge

And the man looks up at the girl who's serving his beer
The man raises his gaze towards the woman who is serving him his drink

And she says to him 'I know its not my conversation
She acknowledges that it is not her place to be involved in their dialogue

But, excuse me, I would like to says something
Yet, she politely requests permission to share her thoughts

Because this war is killing my family one by one
The ongoing war is causing the gradual demise of her loved ones

And I can't understand why the man who says he loves me Now says he's done
She struggles to comprehend why her partner, who professed love, now claims to be finished

I'm working two jobs and I'm going to school
She is juggling two jobs while also pursuing an education

I can't afford to live by the rules anymore
The conventional regulations are no longer sustainable for her

I've gotta pay this fine 'cause I didn't park inside the lines
She laments having to pay a penalty for parking outside the designated markings

And now I'm wishing that the world was not such a lonely place
She expresses a desire for a world that is not characterized by isolation

Excuse me while I wipe the tears off of my face
She politely asks for a moment as she removes the tears from her face

And my girl turns to me
Her companion then directs her attention towards me

She whispers in my ear
She quietly speaks into my ear

One more time, she says to me
Once again, she implores me

(Woo!)
(Expressing enthusiasm)

Oh, if only I could show them that the world is so unkind
She reiterates her longing to reveal the harshness of the world to others

'Cause they've locked themselves inside
They have imprisoned themselves with their actions

If they would only open up their minds
If only they were willing to broaden their perspectives

Then the meaning would not be so hard to find
By doing so, they would realize that the purpose of life is not as elusive

If only they could see that they are blind
If only they could recognize their own ignorance

Yeah you know that I would show them
She expresses her readiness to enlighten them

But they just don't seem to want to know it, no
However, they seem uninterested in seeking knowledge