What If
Jason Derulo攀 Lyrics

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What if?
What if I'm the one for you?
And you're the one for me?
What if?

If you are the one
Then us meeting here is fate
Future with a dog named Red

Buy a house with a fireplace

This is the first I've seen your face
But there's a chance we are soul mates
I know that this might sound crazy
'Cause you don't know my name

But we can't, we can't tell the future, no
But that's just the beauty of the world we know
So I'ma say du, du, du-du, du-du, du-du, baby, what if?
We all can say du, du, du-du, du-du, du-du, baby, what if?

What if? What if? What if?
What if? What if? What if?

Yeah, picture me on one knee
With the perfect diamond ring
We just met but if you said yes
We'd have our wedding on the beach

It could happen, raise three kids
And we grow old oh, so happily
I know this may sound crazy
'Cause I don't know your name

But we can't, we can't tell the future, no
But that's just the beauty of the world we know
So I'ma say du, du, du-du, du-du, du-du, baby, what if?
We all can say du, du, du-du, du-du, du-du, baby, what if?

Don't know what tomorrow brings
But I'm still hoping that you are the one for me
Oh, and what if I had you and what if you had me
And, baby, what's the reason we can't fall in love?

What if? What if? What if?
What if? What if?

But we can't, we can't tell the future, no
But that's just the beauty of the world we know
So I'ma say du, du, du-du, du-du, du-du, baby, what if?
We all can say du, du, du-du, du-du, du-du, baby, what if?

But we can't, we can't tell the future, no
But that's just the beauty of the world we know

So I'ma say du, du, du-du, du-du, du-du, baby, what if?
We all can say du, du, du-du, du-du, du-du, baby, what if?

Overall Meaning

In "What If" by Jason Derulo, the singer explores the concept of fate and how it plays a role in romantic relationships. He ponders about the possibility of being "the one" for someone he just met and how they could potentially build a life together. Derulo sings about a future where they have a dog named Red and buy a house with a fireplace. He even imagines proposing to her with a perfect diamond ring and having a wedding on the beach. However, he acknowledges that the future is uncertain, and they cannot tell what it holds for them. Despite this, he chooses to remain hopeful and asks the question, "What if?" as he contemplates the possibilities.

The lyrics in this song suggest that fate can bring people together, and sometimes we just have to trust the universe and take a chance on someone. Derulo acknowledges that it may sound crazy to be thinking about a future with someone he just met, but he chooses to embrace the uncertainty and see where things go. The chorus features the repeated phrase, "So I'ma say du, du, du-du, du-du, du-du, baby, what if?", which emphasizes the idea of taking a leap of faith and daring to believe in the possibilities.

Overall, "What If" is a romantic and hopeful song that encourages us to keep an open mind when it comes to love and relationships. It emphasizes that no matter how uncertain the future may seem, there is always room for hope and dreaming.

Line by Line Meaning

What if?
What if something extraordinary happens?

What if I'm the one for you?
What if I am the perfect match for you?

And you're the one for me?
And if you are the perfect match for me?

If you are the one
If you are indeed the one for me

Then us meeting here is fate
Our meeting here is destiny

Future with a dog named Red
We will have a happy future with a pet dog named Red

Buy a house with a fireplace
We will buy a beautiful house equipped with a cozy fireplace

This is the first I've seen your face
I have just laid eyes on you for the first time

But there's a chance we are soul mates
However, there is a possibility that we are meant to be together forever

I know that this might sound crazy
I understand that what I am suggesting might seem insane

'Cause you don't know my name
Because we have not yet been introduced

Yeah, picture me on one knee
Imagine me kneeling down on one knee

With the perfect diamond ring
Presenting you with the ideal diamond engagement ring

We just met but if you said yes
Although we have only just met, if you agree to marry me

We'd have our wedding on the beach
We would celebrate our big day with a beach wedding

It could happen, raise three kids
It is possible that we will raise three children together

And we grow old oh, so happily
And we will age gracefully and contentedly

Don't know what tomorrow brings
We are uncertain about tomorrow's circumstances

But I'm still hoping that you are the one for me
However, I remain hopeful that you are the ideal partner for me

Oh, and what if I had you and what if you had me
And what if we were each other's ideal partner

And, baby, what's the reason we can't fall in love?
So, why can't we fall in love with each other?

But we can't, we can't tell the future, no
However, we are incapable of predicting the future

But that's just the beauty of the world we know
But that is the enchantment of our world

So I'ma say du, du, du-du, du-du, du-du, baby, what if?
Therefore, I will suggest, oh, what if?

We all can say du, du, du-du, du-du, du-du, baby, what if?
We can all ask, oh, what if?

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, JASON DESROULEAUX

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