If It Ain
Keke Wyatt Lyrics
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Drink it all away
Anything to guide me
Away from the pain
And the truth of the matter is
I know it was all on me
But I can't go on without you here
Tell me what is life about
If you ain't in this house
I swear I'd rather die
If it ain't, if it ain't
If it ain't you (If it ain't you)
Tell me who am I gonna wake up to
If it ain't you (If it ain't you)
Baby, I don't wanna wake up
If I can't be with you, be with you
I can't think, can't live, can't dream
If it ain't you, if it ain't you
I don't wanna wake up if it ain't you
I should have listened to the sound
Of your broken heart
Telling me
That you couldn't take it any more
But instead I neglected, look where it left me
Stretched out on this floor
With this phone in one hand and your picture in the other one
I guess I gotta suffer, but what
Tell me what is life about
If you ain't in this house
I swear I'd rather die
If it ain't, if it ain't
If it ain't you (If it ain't you)
Tell me who am I gonna wake up to
If it ain't you (If it ain't you)
Baby, I don't wanna wake up
I'd give up my last dollar
To turn it all around
But boy, I swear I'd die
If it ain't, if it ain't
If it ain't you (If it ain't you)
Tell me who am I gonna wake up to
If it ain't you (If it ain't you)
Baby, I don't wanna wake up
The lyrics to KeKe Wyatt's song "If It Ain't You" convey a deep feeling of desperation and dependence on a specific person for happiness and fulfillment. The line "Drowning in a bottle, drink it all away" suggests the singer's attempt to numb their pain and escape their reality by turning to alcohol. They are willing to do whatever it takes to distract themselves from their emotions and find some solace. However, the truth is that they know deep down that they are responsible for the current state of their relationship, and they cannot continue without the person they are addressing in the song. They express their willingness to go under, emphasizing their emotional dependence and the desperate desire to have that person back in their life.
The lyrics further illustrate the singer's connection to this person by questioning the purpose of life without their presence. They would rather die than face a life without the individual, highlighting how they associate their happiness and meaning with this specific relationship. The regret of not listening to the person's pleas and neglecting their needs is also acknowledged in the line "I should have listened to the sound of your broken heart." This realization comes too late, as the singer finds themselves alone and suffering, trapped in a state of longing and clinging to memories through a phone and a picture.
Overall, the lyrics of "If It Ain't You" depict a person deeply entangled in a dysfunctional relationship, unable to imagine a life without their partner. They recognize their mistakes but feel helpless without the other person, willing to do anything to keep them in their life.
Line by Line Meaning
Drowning in a bottle
I am using alcohol to numb my pain and escape from reality
Drink it all away
I consume alcohol excessively to forget about my problems
Anything to guide me
I would do anything to find some direction and relief
Away from the pain
I want to distance myself from the emotional suffering I am experiencing
And the truth of the matter is
The reality is
I know it was all on me
I take full responsibility for the situation
But I can't go on without you here
However, I cannot continue living if you're not by my side
That's my word, I'll go under
Without you, I feel like I will drown or succumb to despair
Tell me what is life about
Please explain to me the purpose of life
If you ain't in this house
If you're not present in my life
I swear I'd rather die
I genuinely would prefer death
If it ain't, if it ain't
If it isn't you, if it isn't you
Tell me who am I gonna wake up to
Who will I wake up next to in the morning
Baby, I don't wanna wake up
I have no desire to face another day without you
If I can't be with you, be with you
If I can't have a relationship with you
I can't think, can't live, can't dream
I cannot think clearly, live fully, or have aspirations
If it ain't you, if it ain't you
If it isn't you, if it isn't you
I don't wanna wake up if it ain't you
I don't want to wake up in the morning if you're not there
I should have listened to the sound
I should have paid attention to
Of your broken heart
The pain you were feeling
Telling me
Communicating to me
That you couldn't take it any more
That you reached your breaking point
But instead I neglected, look where it left me
However, I ignored your pain, and now I'm suffering as a consequence
Stretched out on this floor
I am lying down on the ground
With this phone in one hand and your picture in the other one
Holding my phone in one hand and your photograph in the other
I guess I gotta suffer, but what
I suppose I have to endure this pain, but why
I'd give up my last dollar
I would willingly sacrifice all my money
To turn it all around
If it could change the situation
But boy, I swear I'd die
But, boy, I promise I would rather die
If it ain't, if it ain't
If it isn't you, if it isn't you
Tell me who am I gonna wake up to
Who will I wake up next to in the morning
If it ain't you (If it ain't you)
If it isn't you
Baby, I don't wanna wake up
I have no desire to face another day without you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ketara Wyatt
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