I Will
Mali Music Lyrics


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Look at that dress
Know you look good the way you did it
Lost my interest
Cared for you I did, now I get it

And now I'm trying to find a way to vent
But it really ain't the time or place, yeah
So I congratulate you love
I'm glad you found your love
God bless your marriage
If I could walk away

I will, if I can, yeah
It's surreal, why
Watching it all unfold, oh yeah
Didn't expect to be this close
Feels like a funeral
Walk away I will, if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can

Had to see it to believe it
So I could let the pain sink in
Never thought I'd be on the outside
Looking back over our lives
Never thought we would end like this

And now I'm trying to find a way to vent
But it really ain't the time or place, oh yeah
So I congratulate you love
I'm glad you found your love
And if I could walk away

I will, if I can, yeah
It's surreal, why
Watching it all unfold, oh yeah
Didn't expect to be this close
Feels like a funeral
Walk away I will, if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can





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Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

Overall Meaning

In Mali Music's song "I Will," the lyrics convey a sense of heartbreak and resignation as the singer reflects on a failed relationship. The opening lines, "Look at that dress, Know you look good the way you did it, Lost my interest, Cared for you I did, now I get it," suggest that the singer is seeing their former partner in a new light and realizing that their interest has waned. They acknowledge that they once cared deeply for this person but now understand the reasons why the relationship didn't work out.


The chorus reflects the conflicting emotions the singer is experiencing. They express a desire to walk away from the situation, but the word "if" implies that they may not have the strength or ability to do so. The surreal feeling and the analogy of it feeling like a funeral highlight the magnitude of the emotional pain they are enduring. They never expected to be in this position, looking back at their past and realizing that their relationship has ended in such a painful way.


Throughout the song, the singer grapples with their emotions, acknowledging the hurt and disappointment while also wishing their ex-love well. The lyrics suggest that the singer has accepted the situation and is trying to find a way to cope and move on, even though it may not be easy.


Overall, "I Will" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love, heartbreak, and acceptance.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at that dress
Observing the beauty and elegance of your attire


Know you look good the way you did it
Recognizing that you appear stunning in your own unique style


Lost my interest
No longer captivated or engaged


Cared for you I did, now I get it
I once had feelings for you, but now I understand the situation


And now I'm trying to find a way to vent
Currently seeking a means to express my emotions


But it really ain't the time or place, yeah
However, this moment or location is not suitable for that purpose


So I congratulate you love
I offer my sincere congratulations, my dear


I'm glad you found your love
I am genuinely happy that you have discovered true love


God bless your marriage
May your union be blessed by a divine power


If I could walk away
If it were possible for me to depart from this situation


I will, if I can, yeah
I would choose to leave if circumstances allowed


It's surreal, why
This feels unreal, questioning the reason behind it


Watching it all unfold, oh yeah
Observing the gradual unraveling of events


Didn't expect to be this close
Did not anticipate being intimately involved in this situation


Feels like a funeral
The atmosphere resembles that of a somber ceremony


Walk away I will, if I can
I would choose to leave if the opportunity presents itself


(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can
If it is within my capability to do so


(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can
If it is within my capability to do so


Had to see it to believe it
Necessary to witness it firsthand to accept its reality


So I could let the pain sink in
Allowing myself to fully experience and internalize the anguish


Never thought I'd be on the outside
Never imagined being excluded or left out


Looking back over our lives
Reflecting on our shared history and experiences


Never thought we would end like this
Never anticipated our relationship concluding in such a manner


Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh


Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DERNST EMILE, EDGAR ETTIENE, HARMONY SAMUELS, JASON BOYD, KORTNEY POLLARD

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

asiawill12

Look at that dress
Know you look good the way you did it
Lost my interest
Cared for you I did, now I get it

And now I'm trying to find a way to vent
But it really ain't the time or place, yeah
So I congratulate you love
I'm glad you found your love
God bless your marriage
If I could walk away

I will, if I can, yeah
It's surreal, why
Watching it all unfold, oh yeah
Didn't expect to be this close
Feels like a funeral
Walk away I will, if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can

Had to see it to believe it
So I could let the pain sink in
Never thought I'd be on the outside
Looking back over our lives
Never thought we would end like this

And now I'm trying to find a way to vent
But it really ain't the time or place, oh yeah
So I congratulate you love
I'm glad you found your love
And if I could walk away

I will, if I can, yeah
It's surreal, why
Watching it all unfold, oh yeah
Didn't expect to be this close
Feels like a funeral
Walk away I will, if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can
(Ooh, ooh) Eh-eh if I can

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh



All comments from YouTube:

Daviiin E

So as I sit and listen to this song, it feel as if I'm there at the wedding as well lol. So basically he's (Mali's) there attending her (His Ex's) wedding, thoughts of the past surfaced, he's feeling both happy and devastated for her happiness, and if he was to exit the wedding everyone will know that he's still in love with her. Wooooowwww This man is just simply AMAZING and TALENTED.

beth

Wow never noticed

Krystall

Daviiin E By the way, I know his β€œex” that he is referring to. They do share a child together as well. You’ll never really completely get over your first/ex. It can be tremendously difficult.

Starfly Awakening

Man he should have held on when he had her ..

Tamara Brown

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Tamara Brown

Good

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Chulo

this dude is so far ahead of the pack!!! a simple minded person can't get him. Real life experiences as a man of faith! πŸ’―πŸ’―πŸ’―

Lena Vinson

I luv Mali. The 1st time I heard of him was in concert in Oakland: and by the crowd, I was late of the introduction; smile.

The Queen's Room

Chulo πŸ’―

Laqunda Goods

If you sing of love then you are singing of God. For as the scripture says "God is Love". If you sing of heartache, pain, disappointments, sadness, laughter, joy, happiness, success then you are still in line with God's will. For it is the will of the Father for us to not only have life but have life more abundantly. Stop putting "Christian" artists in a box. He can both make a worship album and a love album. As a writer, worshipper, singer, I do not desire to be cast into a religious box and given a set of rules to follow. I want to write about everything, so as long as it is uplifting and does not assault the character of my God. I love Mali and I am all for this transition. Let the gifts flow!

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