What If
Jason Cassidy Lyrics


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You say you've heard this all before
And you can't take the lies anymore
But baby before you walk out the door
I won't make you cry, make you cry anymore

What I'm right, what I'm really gonna love you all my life
What if a brand new me is standing here tonight
Would you take my hand and give me one more chance
What if you're wrong
Baby this ain't just the same old sad love song
And I just wanna hold you all night long
Oh baby, what if I'm right and you're wrong

My jealousy is no longer
This time I'm much stronger
Than the man I used to be
Don't turn your back on me
I just wanna kiss your face
I swear I've changed my ways
Oh baby, please please stay

What I'm right, what I'm really gonna love you all my life
What if a brand new me is standing here tonight
Would you take my hand and give me one more chance
What if you're wrong
Baby this ain't just the same old sad love song
And I just wanna hold you all night long




Oh baby, what if I'm right and you're wrong
Oh baby please be wrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jason Cassidy's song "What If" speak to a man who realizes he has made mistakes in his relationship, and is now begging for one more chance with his partner. The introductory lines suggest that the partner has heard all kinds of apologies and promises from the man before, and has grown tired of it all. However, the man is pleading with the partner to stay and give him one more chance. He declares that he won't make the partner cry anymore, and promises to love them all his life.


The chorus of the song emphasizes on the possibility of a new beginning, with the man questioning what if he has truly changed, and what if his partner is wrong to give up on him. He proposes the idea of a "brand new him" standing right there with her, begging for forgiveness and hoping to start over. The bridge of the song sees the man trying to convince his partner that this time he is different, that he has overcome his jealousy, and that he just wants to kiss her face and hold her all night long. The song concludes with the plea for the partner to be wrong, to give him another chance to love her in a way that he wasn't able to before.


Line by Line Meaning

You say you've heard this all before
You've reached a point where you no longer believe my words


And you can't take the lies anymore
You're fed up with the lies and deceit that I have brought to this relationship


But baby before you walk out the door
Before you decide to leave me forever


I won't make you cry, make you cry anymore
I'll stop giving you reasons to shed tears and make you unhappy


What I'm right, what I'm really gonna love you all my life
I am genuine about my intent to love you for the rest of my life if you give me another chance


What if a brand new me is standing here tonight
What if I changed for the better and became a whole new person tonight?


Would you take my hand and give me one more chance
Would you be willing to give me another chance and work on our relationship?


What if you're wrong
Have you considered the possibility that I may not be lying and that I can change?


Baby this ain't just the same old sad love song
This is not an ordinary sad love song; I mean every word I say


And I just wanna hold you all night long
I want to spend the whole night holding you and feeling your warmth by my side


Oh baby, what if I'm right and you're wrong
Oh darling, can you consider that I might be right about wanting to love you and that you may be wrong about my intentions?


My jealousy is no longer
I have overcome my jealousy issues


This time I'm much stronger
This time, I am more determined and stronger to make things right


Than the man I used to be
I have evolved into a better version of myself who's willing to change for the better


Don't turn your back on me
Please don't give up on me or our relationship


I just wanna kiss your face
All I want is to kiss you and show you how much I love you


I swear I've changed my ways
I swear that I have changed my behavior and I'm willing to do better


Oh baby, please please stay
I beg you to stay with me and work on our relationship


Oh baby please be wrong
Oh darling, please give me the chance prove that you’re wrong in your belief that I can never change.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BURT F BACHARACH, HAL DAVID

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Comments from YouTube:

AnthonyLeeBand

This song is a hidden gem 💎

Lynn Little

Still my favorite song from Jason. Miss this time.

Paula Jane

I love this song forever 🧡💯🎸❤💯🎸

Roxanne G Acosta

Love it 😍

Kylie Melo

This was my song when me and boyfriend of 4 years broke up. I listened to it every night. We got back together and have been together ever since. We have two beautiful children together. The "what if" happens sometimes. Beautiful song!

Kylie Melo

Sorry I don't understand your question? Are you asking how we broke up? And how we got back together?

James Rouse

Very cool story.

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Alie Gipson

Still my favorite song no matter how many years pass by❤

Shann Spencer

I have absolutely loved this song for years. It's so beautiful. It would be nice if a guy wanted to be right for me.

Jason Cassidy

It's been quite a roller coaster ride, but I've grown and learned a lot about myself.I'm very thankful for your constant love and support ❤

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