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Mocca is an Indonesian music band formed in 1997 in Bandung, Indonesia. The band's musical style is inspired by the retro sounds of the 70s, with influences of swing, bossa nova, pop and jazz.
The story began when two best friends: -- Arina and Riko -- got together in a college band. After a year of struggling with the boredom of performing other people's music, they decided to write their own songs.
In 1997 they composed four songs, unfortunately, those songs werenβt well accepted by the other members of the band. After caught up in conflicts and tons of disagreements, the band decided to split up leaving Arina and Riko mystified with their deserted materials.
Their debut album "My Diary" contains 13 songs written from a girl's point of view and her diary entries. The album starts with a Once Upon A Time and is followed by a song telling of a first encounter with her Secret Admirer. Then after much hesitation in Twist Me Around, she decides to go steady with the boy in Me & My Boyfriend. In Telephone they break up, understanding that When the Moonlight Shines, they just weren't meant for each other and thus, Rain Will Fall, Life Keeps On Turning.
From waltz and bossa nova to '70s disco and rock, each song (written in English) has a different beat determined by the girl's mood. When playing live, MOCCA is supported by six additional players on keyboards, guitar, percussion, trumpet, trombone and sax.
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What If
Mocca Lyrics
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Are you gonna stay for a while?
What if I put you in my dreams tonight
Are you gonna stay until it's bright?
What if I give you my story
Are you gonna listen to me?
What if I give you my heart
Come on baby try harder
Come on baby light my fire
Come on baby be mine
βcause you're the one I wanted to be
What ifβ¦if I do ignore you
Will you just walk away and cry?
What if I did disappoint you
Are you gonna say goodbye?
Come on baby try harder
Come on baby light my fire
Come on baby be mine
βcause you're the one I wanted to be
What if I try to catch a flying snitch
Are you gonna come with me?
What if I give you my song
Are we gonna sing along?
Come on baby try harder
Come on baby light my fire
Come on baby be mine
βcause you're the one I wanted to be
What if you leave me right here?
I'm right here and waiting for youβ¦
The song "What If" by Mocca is a pleading romantic ballad about the uncertainties of falling in love. The first stanza opens with the singer offering her smile to the object of her affection and wanting to know if he'll stay for a while. The next few lines express her desires of having him in her dreams and wanting him to stay until it's bright outside. The second stanza continues with the idea of giving herself to him, starting with the story of her life with the question if he'll listen. She then offers her heart and questions if they'll never be apart.
The chorus of the song is a plea for the object of the singer's affection to "come on baby try harder", "light my fire", and to "be mine" because she's the one he wants to be with. The following verses continue the uncertainty of the situation, with the singer questioning whether he'll walk away and cry or say goodbye if she ignores or disappoints him. The song is a gentle reminder that there's always a risk when love is involved.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I give you my smile
If I show you my happiness, will you stay with me?
Are you gonna stay for a while?
Will you stay with me and share in my joy?
What if I put you in my dreams tonight
If I let you into my deepest thoughts, will you stay with me until daybreak?
Are you gonna stay until it's bright?
Will you stay with me until the morning sun rises?
What if I give you my story
If I share with you my past, will you listen to me?
Are you gonna listen to me?
Will you pay attention to me and understand my experiences?
What if I give you my heart
If I give you my love, will we always be together?
Are we never gonna be apart?
Will our love withstand any obstacle and keep us together?
Come on baby try harder
Encouragement to put in more effort
Come on baby light my fire
Inspiration to ignite a passion or spark motivation
Come on baby be mine
Desire to establish a romantic relationship
βcause you're the one I wanted to be
Explanation for wanting to start or continue a relationship with the person
What ifβ¦if I do ignore you
If I distance myself from you, will you feel hurt?
Will you just walk away and cry?
Will you leave me and feel emotional pain?
What if I did disappoint you
If I let you down, will you leave me?
Are you gonna say goodbye?
Will you end our relationship because of my mistakes?
What if I try to catch a flying snitch
If I chase after something seemingly impossible, will you accompany me?
Are you gonna come with me?
Will you join me on my quest and face the unknown?
What if I give you my song
If I express myself through music, will you sing with me?
Are we gonna sing along?
Will we enjoy each other's company and harmonize together?
What if you leave me right here?
If you choose to walk away from me now, what will happen to us?
I'm right here and waiting for youβ¦
I'm still here, hoping you won't leave me behind.
Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.