If Only
Lu Flur Lyrics

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Who gave you those blue eyes and kisses
He says he loves you so dearly but he turns around with his fits
You smile as if nothing happens if only your knowing was so bliss
And you keep on keeping up your masquerade

If only
He'd hold you
Loved you and

Didn't hurt you with his words at all
And hold you loved you
And didn't hit you with his fits
Falling more and more
Sooner or later your tears run dry
You're left with an untamed beast
And a man that was once

Does he still give you those blue eyes oh and kisses
Does he still love you so dearly but you turn the other cheek
You smile insincerely
Your happiness to dust
But you keep on oh your keeping up your masquerade

If only
He'd hold you
Loved you and
Didn't hurt you with his words at all
And hold you loved you
And didn't hit you with his fits
Falling more and more
More and more
Sooner or later your tears run dry
You're left with an untamed beast

And no end in sight
Does he still give you those blue eyes and kisses

Overall Meaning

The song "If Only" by Lu Flur tells the story of a woman who is trapped in an abusive relationship. The song starts with the questions "who gave you those blue eyes and kisses?" which implies that the woman's abuser used to be loving and affectionate towards her. However, it becomes clear that this is no longer the case as the abuser turns around and hurts her with his fists and words. Despite this, the woman continues to put on a facade, pretending as if nothing is happening. The lyrics express a wishful thinking, as the woman longs for her abuser to hold and love her without hurting her.

The second verse reveals that the abuse is ongoing, as the woman turns the other cheek to her abuser's love and continues to wear a mask of insincere happiness. The phrase "you're left with an untamed beast" gives the impression that the woman's abuser is like an animal, unpredictable and dangerous. The chorus repeats the same wishful thinking as the first one, showing that the woman is desperate for a way out of the abusive relationship.

Overall, "If Only" is a heartbreaking portrait of the cycle of abuse and how it can trap a person. The lyrics are honest and raw, painting a vivid picture of the situation.

Line by Line Meaning

Who gave you those blue eyes and kisses
Who gave you those charming features and affections

He says he loves you so dearly but he turns around with his fits
He claims to care for you deeply but his actions say otherwise due to his anger issues

You smile as if nothing happens if only your knowing was so bliss
You pretend not to notice the problem but you wish you were ignorant of it

And you keep on keeping up your masquerade
You continue to put on a facade and hide your true feelings

If only
Expressing a wish for a better situation

He'd hold you
If he would embrace and comfort you

Loved you and
And show genuine affection

Didn't hurt you with his words at all
If he did not use his words to cause emotional pain

And hold you loved you
If he held and loved you with sincerity

And didn't hit you with his fits
If he did not lash out physically when angry

Falling more and more
Feeling more and more helpless

Sooner or later your tears run dry
Eventually, you will run out of tears to cry

You're left with an untamed beast
You are left to deal with a dangerous and unpredictable situation

And a man that was once
A man that you once thought highly of