Since, Joshua's songs have been further featured on the FOX Television drama North Shore, Bones and the ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy. His song "Star Mile" is on The Last Kiss movie soundtrack. Most recently his song "What If You" was featured on the Catch and Release soundtrack. He also has a couple tracks on the Adam soundtrack, including "When I Find You."
The album "We Were Here" was released in 2006, containing many of the songs featured on the various television shows. The album is made up of heavily acoustic indie Folk/Pop, and is especially reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel, Elliott Smith, Jode Gannon, Damien Rice and Iron & Wine.
Joshua Radin is featured in Ashtar Command's song "Mark IV" from the band's debut LP American Sunshine.
What If You
Joshua Radin Lyrics
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And what if you spoke those words today
I wonder if you'd miss me when I'm gone
It's come to this release me
I'll leave before the dawn
But for tonight, I'll stay here with you
Yes, for tonight, I'll lay here with you
There'll be nothing you can do
What if you could hear this song
What if I felt like I belong
I might not be leaving (oh) so soon
Began the night believing
I loved you in the moonlight
So for tonight, I'll stay here with you
Yes for tonight, I'll lay here with you
But when the sun hits your eyes
Through your window
There'll be nothing you can do
I could have treated you better, better than this
Well I'm gone, this song's your letter
I can't stay in one place
So for tonight, I'll stay here with you
Yes, for tonight, I'll lay here with you
But when the sun hits your eyes through your window
There'll be nothing you can do
The song "What If You" by Joshua Radin represents a person who is struggling with their relationship and their feelings towards their partner. The song begins with the singer pondering what his partner would do if she could wish him away. The singer then contemplates leaving the relationship and how his partner might react when he's gone. Despite his conflicted feelings, the singer ultimately decides to stay with his partner for one more night, but leaves before the dawn. He acknowledges that he could have treated her better and the final verse implies that he decides to end the relationship for good by writing a letter through this song.
The song oscillates between melancholy and regret, with a sense of mournful finality with its lyrics. The chorus ("So for tonight, I'll stay here with you, Yes, for tonight, I'll lay here with you, But when the sun hits your eyes through your window, There'll be nothing you can do") is the singer's way of confessing his love for his partner for the last time. He knows he is leaving and does not want to give false hope that he will stay. The line "I could have treated you better, better than this" shows his regret and disappointment with the way things turned out. The song’s theme revolves around the notion of “what if,” and as the track progresses, its moving storyline unfolds.
Line by Line Meaning
What if you could wish me away
Imagine if you had the power to make me disappear from your life
And what if you spoke those words today
What if you expressed your desire to be rid of me right now
I wonder if you'd miss me when I'm gone
I'm curious if you would feel my absence once I'm no longer around
It's come to this release me
I've come to the realization that it's time to let me go
I'll leave before the dawn
I'll depart before the daybreak
But for tonight, I'll stay here with you
Despite everything, I'll spend this night with you
Yes, for tonight, I'll lay here with you
I'll stay by your side until morning comes
But when the sun hits your eyes through your window
Once it's daytime and the sun rays enter your room
There'll be nothing you can do
There won't be any way for you to change things between us
What if you could hear this song
Imagine if you were listening to this very tune
What if I felt like I belong
What if I actually believed that I fit in with you
I might not be leaving (oh) so soon
I could reconsider leaving if I felt like I truly belong here
Began the night believing
At the start of the evening, I had faith
I loved you in the moonlight
I felt love for you under the moon's glow
I could have treated you better, better than this
I acknowledge that I was not the best partner and could have treated you more kindly
Well I'm gone, this song's your letter
I'm departing, but this song is my way of communicating my feelings to you
I can't stay in one place
I'm not able to remain in the same spot for too long
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Missing Link Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSHUA RYAN RADIN
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