If Only
Leon Seti Lyrics
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I want to see the world
Gliding on my own wings
And like a bird
You should just let me go
But then you tell me
You can't go, you can't leave
You can't leave me, I'm not free
If only light carried through my name
And I could leave you by the end of day
If i could keep all the hurt at bay
I'd leave it all today
If only life carried through my name
You could say it and feel ok
I wouldn't have to stay
Some things need to change
I'm like a leaf
I want to grow in peace
On the branch of a tree
You're like an overdue snow in the spring
And you're covering everything
You can't grow, you can't leave
You will fall right at my feet
And gravity has no pity
If only light carried through my name
And I could leave you by the end of day
If i could keep all the hurt at bay
I'd leave it all today
If only life carried through my name
You could say it and feel ok
I wouldn't have to stay
Some things need to change
If only light carried through my name
And I could leave you by the end of day
If i could keep all the hurt at bay
I'd leave it all today
If only life carried through my name
You could say it and feel ok
I wouldn't have to stay
Some things need to change
In these lyrics, Leon Seti uses the imagery of birds and leaves to convey a desire for freedom and growth, while also addressing the constraints and difficulties of staying in a stagnant relationship or situation.
The first verse compares the singer to a bird, expressing their longing to explore and experience the world. They want to rely on their own abilities, represented by the metaphor of "gliding on my own wings." Despite this, they are confronted by someone who is refusing to let them go. This person is holding them back and claiming that they can't leave because they are not free. The line "gravity has no pity" suggests that the forces keeping them grounded and stuck are unsympathetic to their desires.
The chorus reflects the singer's wish for their existence to carry weight and significance. They yearn for their name to be associated with light, symbolizing positivity and freedom. They express the longing to leave their current situation behind and escape the pain that it brings. The desire to keep "all the hurt at bay" reveals the emotional toll of the stagnant environment they are trapped in. They want to be able to leave it all behind, if only life would carry the weight of their name.
In the second verse, the singer compares their partner or the person holding them back to an overdue snow in the spring. This imagery suggests that they are stifling growth and change. They emphasize that this person cannot grow and cannot leave, implying that they are trapped in their own patterns and preventing the singer from moving forward. The line "gravity has no pity" is repeated, indicating the inescapable nature of the situation and the lack of compassion or understanding from the person who is restricting them.
The chorus is repeated twice more, highlighting the singer's longing for the freedom to leave behind this oppressive situation. They express that their name carrying light and significance would give them the confidence and permission to move on. They want to be able to say their name and feel okay, no longer burdened by the need to stay.
Overall, these lyrics reflect a yearning for personal growth and freedom, while also acknowledging the difficulties and constraints that can come from trapped relationships or situations. The singer longs for a change in their circumstances, where their actions and desires hold weight and they can break free from the restrictions and emotional pain that they are experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm like a bird
I have a deep longing for freedom and exploration
I want to see the world
I desire to experience and witness the vastness of the world
Gliding on my own wings
I want to navigate my life independently and freely
And like a bird
Similar to a bird
You should just let me go
You should allow me to pursue my desires and aspirations
But then you tell me
However, you express the opposite sentiment
You can't go, you can't leave
You restrict and prohibit my freedom to depart
You can't leave me, I'm not free
My freedom is constrained as I remain bound to you
And gravity has no pity
The force of gravity shows no mercy or compassion
If only light carried through my name
If only my reputation and identity were aligned with positivity and brightness
And I could leave you by the end of day
I would have the ability to depart from you before the day concludes
If I could keep all the hurt at bay
If I could shield myself from all the pain and suffering
I'd leave it all today
I would willingly abandon everything immediately
You could say it and feel ok
You would be able to express it without any negative emotions
I wouldn't have to stay
I would no longer be obligated to remain
Some things need to change
Certain aspects require transformation and alteration
I'm like a leaf
Similar to a leaf
I want to grow in peace
I seek a tranquil environment to develop and flourish
On the branch of a tree
Within the support and security of a tree's limb
You're like an overdue snow in the spring
You resemble snow that is untimely and out of place during the season of renewal
And you're covering everything
And you are engulfing and concealing all aspects
You can't grow, you can't leave
You are incapable of evolving and departing
You will fall right at my feet
You will eventually succumb and submit to me
If only light carried through my name
If only positive associations were linked with my identity
And I could leave you by the end of day
I would have the opportunity to abandon you before the day concludes
If I could keep all the hurt at bay
If I could prevent all the pain and emotional distress
I'd leave it all today
I would willingly forsake everything without hesitation
You could say it and feel ok
You would be able to articulate it without negative repercussions
I wouldn't have to stay
I would no longer be obliged to remain
Some things need to change
Certain aspects require transformation and alteration
If only light carried through my name
If only my reputation and identity were associated with positivity and radiance
And I could leave you by the end of day
I would have the ability to depart from you before the day concludes
If I could keep all the hurt at bay
If I could shield myself from all the pain and suffering
I'd leave it all today
I would willingly abandon everything immediately
You could say it and feel ok
You would be able to express it without any negative emotions
I wouldn't have to stay
I would no longer be obligated to remain
Some things need to change
Certain aspects require transformation and alteration
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Leonardo Baldi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lorenzo Peruzzi
This song is perfect! Totally love the video!
LEON SETI
thanks!!❤️❤️
princeofpoland
Mega super piosenka! Czekam na więcej!!
LEON SETI
❤️❤️❤️
Ilenia Porpora
Totally into it, I can't stop listening to it! The video is just charming
LEON SETI
THANK YOUUU
RLORGNLS
Love the aesthetic of the video, and one of your best songs yet !!!
LEON SETI
look at that nose sis
Korfian
So pure and beautiful 👏🖤
LEON SETI
thank you Korfian!!