Realize
John Nathaniel Lyrics

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[Verse 1:]
Take time to realize,
That your warmth is
Crashing down on in.
Take time to realize,
That I am on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you.

But I can't spell it out for you,
You know it's never gonna be that simple
No I can't spell it out for you

[Chorus:]
If you just realize what I just realized,
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'll never find another
Just realized what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if
We missed out on each other now.

[Verse 2:]
Take time to realize
Oh-oh I'm on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you.
Take time to realize
This all can pass you by
Didn't I tell you

[Refrain:]
But I can't spell it out for you,
You know it's never gonna be that simple
No I can't spell it out for you.

[Chorus:]
If you just realized what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other
Then we'd never find another
Just realized what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if
We missed out on each other but.

[Verse 3:]
It's not all the same
No it's never the same
If you don't feel it too.
If you meet me half way
If you would meet me half way.
It could be the same for you.

[Chorus:]
If you just realize what I just realized
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And we'd never find another
Just realize what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder

Just realize what I just realized

If you just realize what I just realized

Ooooooo

Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now
Missed out on each other now

Realize, realize
Realize, realize

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of John Nathaniel's song "Realize" are a plea for someone to realize the depth of the singer's feelings for them. The first verse urges the listener to take the time to realize that they have the singer's support and warmth, and that they are on the same team. The chorus is a powerful statement that if the listener can just understand the depth of the singer's feelings, they could be perfect for each other and never find another. The second verse repeats the plea to take time to realize the singer's feelings, and the refrain warns that the singer cannot spell it out any more simply than this.

The third verse is a recognition that things are not always the same and that the listener may not feel the same way as the singer. However, if they could both meet in the middle, then their feelings could align, and they could be perfect for each other. The final chorus repeats the plea for the listener to realize what the singer sees and acknowledges that the opportunity to be together may have already passed them by.

The song has a poignant and emotional tone, and the lyrics are clear in their message. It showcases how difficult it can be to express one's feelings to someone, especially if those feelings are not reciprocated. Overall, "Realize" is a song that calls for empathy, understanding, and a willingness to take risks in the pursuit of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Take time to realize, That your warmth is Crashing down on in.
Reflect on the fact that your love is affecting me deeply.

Take time to realize, That I am on your side Didn't I, didn't I tell you.
Understand that I'm supporting you and I've told you this before.

But I can't spell it out for you, You know it's never gonna be that simple No I can't spell it out for you
I can't make you see what's really going on, it's complicated.

If you just realize what I just realized, Then we'd be perfect for each other And we'll never find another Just realized what I just realized We'd never have to wonder if We missed out on each other now.
If you understand what I'm trying to say, we could be great together and never question if we missed out in the future.

This all can pass you by Didn't I tell you
Don't let this moment slip away, I warned you about this.

It's not all the same No it's never the same If you don't feel it too.
Our connection can't be one-sided; it needs to be a mutual feeling.

If you meet me half way If you would meet me half way. It could be the same for you.
If you're willing to try with me, the same feeling of love could happen for you too.

Missed out on each other now Missed out on each other now Missed out on each other now Realize, realize Realize, realize
If we don't acknowledge our feelings for each other now, we'll regret it later.

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