What If
Kane Lyrics


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You say, "What if I hurt you? What if I leave you?
What if I find somebody else and I don't need you?
What if this goes south? What if I mess you up?"
You say, "What if I break your heart in two, then what?"

Well, I hear you, girl, I feel you girl, but not so fast
'Fore you make your mind up, I gotta ask
What if I was made for you and you were made for me?
What if this is it? What if it's meant to be?
What if I ain't one of them fools just playin' some game?
What if I just pull you close? What if I lean in?
And the stars line up and it's our last first kiss
What if one of these days, baby, I go and change your name?
What if I loved all these what ifs away?

What if the sky falls (sky falls) or the sun stops burnin'?
We could worry about them what ifs 'til the world stops turnin'
Or I could kiss you (you should kiss me)
What if you liked it? (Bet I'd like it)
Well, we ain't never gonna know unless we try it

What if I was made for you and you were made for me?
What if this is it? What if it's meant to be?
What if I ain't one of them fools just playin' some game? (Playin' some game)
What if I just pull you close? What if I lean in?
And the stars line up and it's our last first kiss
What if one of these days, baby, I go and change your name?
What if I loved all these what ifs away?

Oh yeah, come on

You say, "What if I hurt you? What if I leave you?
What if I find somebody else and I don't need you?"
Damn

What if I was made for you and you were made for me?
What if this is it? What if it's meant to be?
What if I ain't one of them fools just playin' some game? (Playin' some game)
Yeah, what if I just pull you close? What if I lean in?
And the stars line up and it's our last first kiss
What if one of these days, baby, I go and change your name?
What if I loved all these what ifs away?

Away (away)





What if?

Overall Meaning

In this song, Kane Brown addresses his lover's anxieties about their relationship. She is worried about what could go wrong in their relationship and is considering the possibility that they might end up breaking each other's hearts. However, Kane urges her not to make any decisions too quickly and listen to him first. He then poses several hypothetical questions to her, suggesting that they might be meant for each other and that they should consider the possibility of a future together.


Kane Brown's "What If" is about taking risks and overcoming fear in a relationship. Its underlying message is that you cannot predict the future nor focus on negative possibilities that can hinder a relationship. Sometimes, all you need is to take a leap of faith and ignore the "what ifs" for an opportunity to experience true love.


Line by Line Meaning

You say, "What if I hurt you? What if I leave you?
You are concerned and struggling with the possibility of causing me pain and abandoning me.


What if I find somebody else and I don't need you?
You worry that you might meet someone else and no longer require me in your life.


What if this goes south? What if I mess you up?"
You are anxious about this relationship not working out and affecting me negatively.


You say, "What if I break your heart in two, then what?"
You're concerned that you might be responsible for shattering my heart into pieces, and what will you do then?


Well, I hear you, girl, I feel you girl, but not so fast
I understand your fears, but let's not be too hasty.


'Fore you make your mind up, I gotta ask
Before you make any decisions or conclusions, I need to ask something.


What if I was made for you and you were made for me?
What if we're soulmates meant to be together?


What if this is it? What if it's meant to be?
What if this moment is the one we've been waiting for, what if our love is destined to be?


What if I ain't one of them fools just playin' some game?
What if I'm not like those other guys who play with your emotions?


What if I just pull you close? What if I lean in?
What if I take you in my arms and kiss you passionately?


And the stars line up and it's our last first kiss
What if the universe aligns to give us one perfect moment, the moment of our last first kiss?


What if one of these days, baby, I go and change your name?
What if I make you mine forever by proposing and we get married?


What if I loved all these what ifs away?
What if my love for you makes all of these possible fears disappear?


What if the sky falls (sky falls) or the sun stops burnin'?
What if there are catastrophic events, beyond our control?


We could worry about them what ifs 'til the world stops turnin'
We can keep worrying about hypothetical scenarios indefinitely, but it won't change anything.


Or I could kiss you (you should kiss me)
Or we could have a moment of passion and connection.


What if you liked it? (Bet I'd like it)
What if we both enjoy this moment of intimacy and become closer as a result?


Well, we ain't never gonna know unless we try it
We can only discover the truth by taking a risk and trying.




Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kane Brown, Matthew McGinn, Jordan Schmidt

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@masonwheeler6536

A few years back, I was dating a girl who I thought was someone really special. I could tell she liked me, but she was really nervous about taking the relationship anywhere, because of various events in her past that had set some really bad precedents. In the middle of all this, this song came out, and I couldn't believe it! It was basically our relationship word for word, and so the next time we were together, I told her, "I want you to think about this," and then I played this song for her.

Yesterday she mentioned to me that this was a pivotal moment for her because her background was bad enough that the optimism displayed in this song was a perspective that she had literally just never considered, and that it helped her look at things a whole different way. We've been married for over 3 years now. Thank you, Kane, for helping me seal the deal with my true love!

@adriansanders1026

Brother that's what I'm talking about! Awesome message there guy! Wishing you two all the joy, happiness, love and laughter! Peace my friend's! Adrian

@bonitashuya7140

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@pottarocka1190

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@makenzieputman7692

@@pottarocka1190 that's what I'm saying

@makenzieputman7692

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@amanda-leemarie87

This was my and my boyfriend's song. He would sing it to me in the kitchen all the time. He passed away 3 years ago this September. I found him. 2 weeks before his 30th birthday. I just found myself able to listen to this song, and able to reminisce, without completely losing it. Miss him so much every day.

@samanthabullock9792

Iā€™m sure he is looking over you as a guardian angel :)

@kanebrown1669

Omg šŸ˜± Thanks so much for your love and support all through this timeā€™s.... itā€™s been a wonderful feeling šŸŽ¼ for my beautiful fans around the world. Though I rarely comment here... Iā€™ll like we get along and stay in touch šŸ„°...... where are you streaming from?

@RilynnG0813

So sorry for your loss

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