If Only
Lydia&Sebastien Lyrics
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Soon
We'll be back on the road
You are not alone
Everything eventually fades away
Don't let it bring you down
I could never forgive myself
Come on
Let the sad days fly away
If only you could open up and let it go
I promise I won't hurt you no more
This heavy rain could wash away the things I've said
I wonder why
The love I have is not enough
I know I can be such a mess
Don't even know how to pick a dress
Summer days have left
With the sunlight on my hair
Nothing is certain
Who knows what tomorrow will bring
Is there even a tomorrow?
Where are we now?
I don't know
If only you could open up and let it go
I promise I won't hurt you no more
This heavy rain could wash away the things I've done
I wonder why
The love I have is not enough
I see you in my dreams sometimes
You seem so fine
Maybe in the end
Everything will be alright
If only you could open up and let it go
I promise I won't hurt you no more
This heavy rain could have washed away the things I've done
I wonder why
The love I had was not enough
Everything eventually fades away
Lydia&Sebastien's song "If Only" delves into themes of pain, forgiveness, love, and uncertainty, encapsulating a sense of longing and yearning for resolution. The opening lines, "Pain will make you strong, soon we'll be back on the road," convey a message of resilience and hope in the face of challenges. The singer reassures the listener that they are not alone and encourages them to not let their pain bring them down.
The repeated refrain, "If only you could open up and let it go, I promise I won't hurt you no more," suggests a plea for emotional vulnerability and a desire for reconciliation. The heavy rain symbolizes a cleansing of past mistakes and regrets, with the singer expressing regret for causing harm and reflecting on the inadequacy of their love. The uncertainty of the future is highlighted with the question, "Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Is there even a tomorrow?" evoking a sense of existential questioning and doubt.
The imagery of summer days fading and the sunlight on the singer's hair evoke a bittersweet feeling of transience and impermanence. The singer acknowledges their flaws, admitting, "I know I can be such a mess, don't even know how to pick a dress," showcasing vulnerability and self-awareness. The recurring motif of fading away underscores the inevitability of change and the passage of time.
The recurring image of seeing the listener in their dreams and hoping that "everything will be alright" conveys a sense of longing for reconciliation and closure. The song ends with a poignant reflection on the fleeting nature of everything, as the singer acknowledges that "everything eventually fades away." Overall, "If Only" explores complex emotions of regret, longing, and the struggle for redemption, encapsulating a poignant message of resilience and the enduring hope for forgiveness and healing.
Line by Line Meaning
Pain will make you strong
Challenges and difficulties will help you grow and become stronger
Soon
In the near future
We'll be back on the road
We will resume our journey or path
You are not alone
You have support and companionship
Everything eventually fades away
All things come to an end or diminish over time
Don't let it bring you down
Don't allow it to negatively affect your mood or mindset
I could never forgive myself
I struggle to forgive my own mistakes or actions
Come on
Encouragement to move forward or take action
Let's leave this town
Let's depart from our current location or situation
Let the sad days fly away
Allow the difficult times to pass and move on
If only you could open up and let it go
If only you could express your emotions and release them
I promise I won't hurt you no more
I assure you that I will not cause you pain again
This heavy rain could wash away the things I've said
Difficult circumstances could help cleanse my past words or actions
I wonder why
I question the reasons behind certain events or emotions
The love I have is not enough
The affection I offer may not be sufficient in certain situations
I know I can be such a mess
I am aware that I can be disorganized or chaotic
Don't even know how to pick a dress
I struggle with making simple decisions or choices
Summer days have left
The warm, joyful times have passed
With the sunlight on my hair
The brightness of the sun shining on me
Nothing is certain
The future is uncertain and unpredictable
Who knows what tomorrow will bring
It is impossible to predict what the future holds
Is there even a tomorrow?
Doubting the existence or arrival of the future
Where are we now?
Questioning our current position or situation
I don't know
I am uncertain or unaware of the answer
I see you in my dreams sometimes
You appear in my subconscious thoughts occasionally
You seem so fine
You appear to be doing well or happy
Maybe in the end
Possibly, when everything is said and done
Everything will be alright
Ultimately, things will turn out fine or okay
This heavy rain could have washed away the things I've done
Adverse circumstances might have erased the consequences of my actions
The love I had was not enough
The affection I once had was insufficient
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Lydia Hudon Ferland, Sebastien Robichaud
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