1. Kyla is a popula… Read Full Bio ↴Kyla refers to at least three recording artists:
1. Kyla is a popular and successful female Filipino singer who has risen to fame in the Philippines with songs such as "Because Of You" and "Someone To Love". She had 6 mainstream album and is currently working on her forth coming. Born Melanie Hernandez Calumpad on January 01, 1981, she is dubbed as the "R&B Princess of the Philippines". Kyla also sang a duet with Jay-R covering Christian Bautista's hit "Say That You Love Me". Kyla also won the 2001 MTV Asia Awards. She is currently a host and performer on a popular Philippine show on the GMA Network.
2. Kyla refers to Kim Carlsson's one man project. Kim Carlsson is a swedish musician, member of bands such as Hypothermia and Life is Pain, both bands having their lyrics and atmosphere based on depression, melancholy and pain. Kyla follows the same depressive style and ideology. Kim is also one of the founding members of swedish depressive black metal/rock band Lifelover.
3. Kyla is a UK based funky House artist, known for such tracks as "Do You Mind" and "Daydreaming"
If I were you
Kyla Lyrics
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And I see a reflection
Of a smile that says you believe in love
And just for a moment, I drifted away
But I couldn't stay cuz
A hint of love, a bit of fear
I'm tryin' to say
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
Cuz I think my heart has given up
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
Ooh yeah
I'm tryin' to protect you
From the lies that your heart tells
Even though it says that you love me
All I see is pain and misery
Seasons may change
But I can't forget the days of old
My heart ached when you walked away
I said I'd never love again
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
Cuz I think my heart has given up
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
The days go by
And I feel that you could make me happy
Time goes on
And I feel that love is at my door
And though I tell myself that you're the one
Who said those words before
Thought it hurts too much
I can't trust in love
Again
Again
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
Cuz my heart has given up
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
Just turn around and leave here
And find someone who won't hurt you
Make sure that she still believes in love
My heart has given up
Can't be here
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
Cuz my heart has given up
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
Ooh
I wouldn't, if I were you
I wouldn't be here
Oh oh oh
The song "If I Were You" by Kyla is a ballad that speaks about the complexities of love and relationships. The lyrics tell a story of a person looking at their reflection in the mirror, holding the one they love, but feeling torn between their love and their fear of getting hurt. The singer advises their lover to leave and find someone who won't hurt them, warning them of the pain they may inflict onto each other. Despite feeling that their love interest could make them happy, they are unable to trust in love again.
The lyrics convey a sense of heartache and the cautionary tale of a love that may not be enough. The singer's words suggest that sometimes love is not enough to sustain a healthy relationship. Love is a risk, and the singer is hesitant to take that risk because they have been hurt before. They encourage their love interest to continue to believe in love, to seek out someone who will nourish and care for their heart.
This song provides a raw and emotional insight into the complicated nature of loving someone and the struggles of rebuilding trust in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I look in the mirror, with you in my arms
While holding you in my arms, I catch a glimpse of myself in the mirror
And I see a reflection
I see a representation of myself and you together
Of a smile that says you believe in love
I see a smile on my face that radiates my belief in love, thanks to being with you
And just for a moment, I drifted away
I briefly lost track of my thoughts while looking at myself and you in the mirror
But I couldn't stay cuz
However, I couldn't remain lost in my thoughts because
A hint of love, a bit of fear
I am experiencing both feelings of love and fear
I'm tryin' to say
I am trying to communicate
If I were you, I wouldn't be here
If our positions were switched, I would advise you to not be here
If I were you I would stay right where you are
I would recommend that you stay where you are
I wouldn't come near this broken heart
I suggest that you avoid getting close to this wounded heart
Just turn around and leave here
Simply turn around and exit
And find someone who won't hurt you
Go find someone who won't cause you pain
Make sure that she still believes in love
Ensure that this person hasn't lost faith in love
Cuz I think my heart has given up
Because I feel like my heart has given up or surrendered
I'm tryin' to protect you
I'm endeavoring to safeguard you
From the lies that your heart tells
Hindering you from being stung by insincere or erroneous feelings
Even though it says that you love me
And although it claims that you love me
All I see is pain and misery
I only perceive misery and agony
Seasons may change
Time and circumstances may vary
But I can't forget the days of old
However, I can't forget the bygone days
My heart ached when you walked away
My heart was sore when you departed
I said I'd never love again
I vowed that I;ll never stumble upon love again
The days go by
Days elapse
And I feel that you could make me happy
I have a realization that you could make me happy
Time goes on
Time progresses
And I feel that love is at my door
And I perceive that love is present in my life
And though I tell myself that you're the one
And even though I keep convincing myself that you're the perfect match
Who said those words before
Who spoke my afflicted words in the past
Thought it hurts too much
Although it causes immense hurt
I can't trust in love
I can't put my faith into love
If I were you I wouldn't be here
If our situations were reversed, I would advise you to not show up here
Cuz my heart has given up
As my heart has surrendered
I wouldn't, if I were you
I would recommend you don't do this if I were you
Oh oh oh
Ominous sounds expressing concern or fear
Writer(s): Daniel Estrin, Douglas Robb, Chris Light Hesse
Contributed by Andrew J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Princess Dayan Jordan
I really love Kyla songs..avid fan of Kyla since then
Vitch 826
i remember those days. everytime i hear this song makes me cry.
Giuseppe Detimo
BRAVISSIMA
KYLA.
BEAUTIFUL
ITALIA
TARANTO 21/8/2021
Ashley Florendo
Ilove it
ALMIE
Naka ilang views na ko ganda ei 😁
Lyrra Jane Serva
2022 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Rex Balintongog
hi