What If
Marc and David Lyrics
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But something pulls us together, as if we're love's greatest plan
Silly boys think they deserve you and try to steal you away
But deep down it's always been me where you wanted to stay
Baby, I'm wrong about a lot of things
But never this
I may be a lonely fool in love
But I think it's worth the risk
Oh, the history between us cannot be erased
My heart's banging on your door
But you haven't let it through
If I'm right
That's all you have to do
No one holds your joy and no one heals your pain
Knows you the way that I do and loves you just the same
So tell me, where do you run and why do you hide
When my arms are wide open and I'm always on your side
Baby, I'm wrong about a lot of things
But never this
I may be a lonely fool in love
But I think it's worth the risk
What if I'm right and the feeling of falling is all that feels safe
Oh, the history between us cannot be erased
My heart's banging on your door
But you haven't let it through
If I'm right
That's all you have to do
What if I let you run away
What if I let you hide and stay
Trapped inside a love denied
Over and over and
What if we never stopped trying
What if we had our last goodbye and
What if we never had to cry
Over and over again
What if I'm right and the feeling of falling is all that feels safe
Oh, the history between us cannot be erased
My heart's banging on your door
But you haven't let it through
If I'm right
That's all you have to do
That's all you have to do
That's all you have to do
The song "What If" by Marc and David explores the idea of a love that has been present since childhood and the struggles that come with pursuing it. The lyrics suggest that despite the passage of time and failed relationships, the love between the two people has remained constant. The singer acknowledges that they may be wrong about many things, but they are certain about their love for the other person.
The "silly boys" who try to "steal you away" represent the external obstacles that threaten to keep the two apart. However, the singer believes that the other person has always wanted to stay with them, even if they have been hesitant to let their guard down for fear of being hurt. The repetition of the phrase "Over and over again" at the end of the song highlights the cyclical nature of their relationship and the hope that they can break the pattern of heartbreak and be together for good.
Overall, the lyrics of "What If" are heartfelt and emotional, conveying the depth of the singer's feelings for the other person. It is a song about taking risks for love and the possibilities that come with embracing those risks.
Line by Line Meaning
We were only kids when this whole thing began
When we started our relationship, we were young and inexperienced.
But something pulls us together, as if we're love's greatest plan
We have a deep connection that feels fated and destined by love.
Silly boys think they deserve you and try to steal you away
Other guys show interest in you, but they don't understand our connection.
But deep down it's always been me where you wanted to stay
You have always had a desire to be with me, despite distractions from others.
Baby, I'm wrong about a lot of things
I may not get everything right in life.
But never this
But I am certain about my feelings for you.
I may be a lonely fool in love
I am head-over-heels in love with you, even if it's not always easy.
But I think it's worth the risk
Despite the challenges, it's worth it to pursue our relationship.
What if I'm right and the feeling of falling is all that feels safe
Maybe the rush of falling in love is what we need to feel secure and happy.
Oh, the history between us cannot be erased
Our shared past and connection will always be a part of us.
My heart's banging on your door
I want to be with you so badly.
But you haven't let it through
But you are hesitant or unsure about our relationship.
If I'm right
If my feelings are true and we belong together.
That's all you have to do
Then all you have to do is open yourself up to our relationship.
No one holds your joy and no one heals your pain
I provide emotional support and care for you like no one else can.
Knows you the way that I do and loves you just the same
I know you better than anyone else, and love you unconditionally.
So tell me, where do you run and why do you hide
I am concerned about why you are holding back emotionally.
When my arms are wide open and I'm always on your side
I will always be here for you no matter what, ready to support you.
What if I let you run away
What if I allowed you to leave and didn't fight for our relationship?
What if I let you hide and stay
What if I allowed you to remain guarded and closed off emotionally?
Trapped inside a love denied
We would be stuck in a loveless relationship if we didn't pursue our feelings.
Over and over and
This cycle of hiding and running away from our feelings keeps repeating.
What if we never stopped trying
What if we continued to pursue our relationship until we were successful?
What if we had our last goodbye and
What if we parted ways for good without fully exploring our feelings?
What if we never had to cry
What if we were able to avoid the pain of losing each other?
That's all you have to do
All we need to do is take a chance on our relationship and see where it goes.
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jessica Lindsay, Marc Ambrosia
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