If I
Moss Lyrics


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It won't be hard to say goodbye I've seen this road before
And I've survived through every bend
You're just a page I need to turn and I'll be on my way
For me it's over not the end.

Why should I stay and fight another lonely night?
I've got no reason to pretend.
You lied too many times and I've got too much pride
To let myself be fooled again.

So if I turn you away, it's really nothing more
Than my way to say that it's over.
If I turn you away, you'll know the reason why
I just couldn't stay anymore

Somewhere a stranger waits for me with eyes to warm my soul
His arms will hold me night and day.
You taught me everything I know 'bout breaking hearts and so
I think it's time for me to say

You've had your way too long and I've been oh so wrong
To be a fool and not be gone.
I'll tell you here and now, I'll make it through somehow
I'll find it easy to go on.

So if I turn you away, it's really nothing more
Than my way to say that it's over.
If I turn you away, you'll know the reason why
I just couldn't stay anymore

You lied too many times and I've got too much pride
To let myself be fooled again.

So if I turn you away, it's really nothing more
Than my way to say that it's over.
If I turn you away, you'll know the reason why
I just couldn't stay anymore
So if I turn you away, it's really nothing more
Than my way to say that it's over.
If I turn you away, (if I turn you away) you'll know the reason why
I just couldn't stay anymore
So if I turn you away (turn you away), it's really nothing more
Than my way to say that it's over.




If I turn you away, you'll know the reason why
I just couldn't stay anymore

Overall Meaning

In Moss's song "If I", the singer is speaking about a relationship that has come to an end. The lyrics express the singer's resolve to move on and leave the past behind. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that she has been down this road before and feels confident that she can survive it. She sees the relationship as just one page in the story of her life that has now come to an end.


In the second verse, the singer voices her desire to move on to something better. She has no reason to stay and fight for a relationship that is no longer working, especially since there have been too many lies, and her pride won't allow her to be fooled again. The idea of breaking away from the person who consistently hurts her is a difficult one, but the singer believes that it is necessary for her own well-being.


The chorus emphasizes the singer's determination to break free and start over. The repeated line "If I turn you away, it's really nothing more" emphasizes the idea that the relationship is over, and that the decision to leave is not a reflection of the singer's feelings. The last part of the song conveys the idea that the singer is ready to seek out new opportunities and love after a previously failed relationship. She is optimistic that there are better things ahead and is ready to move forward.


Line by Line Meaning

It won't be hard to say goodbye I've seen this road before
Leaving won't be difficult for me since I've been down this path of heartbreak before.


And I've survived through every bend
I've made it through all the twists and turns of past breakups.


You're just a page I need to turn and I'll be on my way
You're simply a chapter in my life that I must close so I can move forward.


For me it's over not the end.
It may seem like the end of something important to you, but I see it as just the conclusion of this chapter in my life.


Why should I stay and fight another lonely night?
I don't want to endure the pain of loneliness for yet another night.


I've got no reason to pretend.
I have no cause to put on a facade and pretend everything is okay.


You lied too many times and I've got too much pride
Your repeated lies have caused me to feel humiliated and I now value myself too much to tolerate them any longer.


To let myself be fooled again.
I can't allow myself to be deceived by you again.


Somewhere a stranger waits for me with eyes to warm my soul
There's someone out there who I've yet to meet; they'll hold a special place in my heart.


His arms will hold me night and day.
This person will provide me with the love and physical affection that I deserve.


You taught me everything I know 'bout breaking hearts and so
I've learned from the heartache you've caused me and I won't let someone else suffer like I have.


I think it's time for me to say
It's become clear to me that it's time to move on.


You've had your way too long and I've been oh so wrong
You've held power over me for far too long and I regret allowing it to happen.


To be a fool and not be gone.
It's foolish to stay with someone who causes so much pain and damage.


I'll tell you here and now, I'll make it through somehow
I'm confident that I'll be able to overcome the heartache and move forward.


I'll find it easy to go on.
It won't be overly difficult for me to move on and leave this relationship behind.


So if I turn you away, it's really nothing more
If I reject you, it's simply because it's time for our relationship to end.


Than my way to say that it's over.
Rejecting you is my way of conveying that this relationship is coming to a close.


If I turn you away, you'll know the reason why
You'll understand the rationale behind my rejection.


I just couldn't stay anymore
I can no longer continue this relationship.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DAVID FOSTER, RICHARD MARX

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Quantaysia Melton

If I were a drummer, I would use my cymbal
If I were a writer, I would use a pencil
I would use my voice, if I were a singer
No matter who or what we are, we must praise
If I was a doctor, I would use my research
A prolific dissertation, if I was a speaker
I would use my hands, if I were a potter
No matter who or what we are, we must praise
Let the people of God bless Him
Let it ring with love and truth
With our gifts we exalt Thee
Merciful, wonderful God
We must praise
If I were an eagle, I would use my wings
Since I'm a believer, I use everything
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord
All ye people
No matter who or what we are, we must praise
Praise His Holy, Holy Name
With our gifts we exalt Thee
Merciful wonderful God
Oh Hallelujah, Oh glory, Oh holy of holies
Oh Bread of life God, Oh meat of hunger Lord
Water of thirst Lord, We magnify you
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ursula uhiara

I could not remember the title of the song.then I typed in if I had a pencil . Immediately this song came up. I was so happy . I thanked God for using J. Moss honour him this beautiful song.

A Notes

ursula uhiara lol I typed if I were a drummer

Brandon Nance

I did the same thing

Leshundra Mcwilliams

Me too

Brandi Halstion

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BeautieQueen !

The part where he says"If I were an Eagle,i would use my wings.Oh!Since im a Believer I use everything!"Touches my soul..that to me us just beautiful because i do use everything in me to praise God!

Quantaysia Melton

If I were a drummer, I would use my cymbal
If I were a writer, I would use a pencil
I would use my voice, if I were a singer
No matter who or what we are, we must praise
If I was a doctor, I would use my research
A prolific dissertation, if I was a speaker
I would use my hands, if I were a potter
No matter who or what we are, we must praise
Let the people of God bless Him
Let it ring with love and truth
With our gifts we exalt Thee
Merciful, wonderful God
We must praise
If I were an eagle, I would use my wings
Since I'm a believer, I use everything
Make a joyful noise unto the Lord
All ye people
No matter who or what we are, we must praise
Praise His Holy, Holy Name
With our gifts we exalt Thee
Merciful wonderful God
Oh Hallelujah, Oh glory, Oh holy of holies
Oh Bread of life God, Oh meat of hunger Lord
Water of thirst Lord, We magnify you
We thank You for what You've done God
What You? re doing God and what You're gonna do
No matter who or what we a

MichelloWay

This song as lifted my spirit up in so many difficult filters in my life. I may be only 12 but I know how much God as truely blessed me in this lifetime

Keyauna J

Amen sweetie

Madison Parker

Yes God blesses you with breath the moment you were born. He has blessed all of us in this world that breathe and grow because of the simple fact that we are livingโค๏ธ I thank God for blessing all of us and continuing to๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ

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