What If
Nina Lyrics


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You know the things I said to you
Not for a minute did I ever mean it
I could see it in your eyes
The hurt and the surprise oh boy
Somehow the words just got away
Don't think I never tried to stop them no
I had to watch you turn around
Walk away without a sound
Tell me baby

[Chorus:]
What if I took it back
What if you would forgive me
I would do anything
To undo what I did last night
What if I could turn back time
Back when you would believe me
Would you help me instead
To unsay what I said last night
What if wrong could turn ro right
We're not meant to be this way
We're not supposed to share
Our destiny like this
All the plans that we have made
Can't let them fade away, fade away

(Repeat Chorus)
There ain't no distance too far
I put myself on the line
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To get you back in my life





(Repeat Chorus)

Overall Meaning

In Nina's song "What If," the lyrics are centered around regret and the consequences of hurtful words. The singer acknowledges that the words she spoke caused pain and confusion to someone she cared about. She realizes that there is nothing she wouldn't do to take back the things she said and undo the damage. The chorus emphasizes this regret and the singer's willingness to make amends - she asks "What if I took it back?... Would you help me instead to unsay what I said last night?"


The song takes a reflective tone, as the singer questions if things could have been different if she had spoken differently. She references the plans she and this person may have had that are now in jeopardy because of her words. The lyrics express a strong desire to make things right and to have a second chance to set things straight.


Overall, "What If" is a heartfelt plea for forgiveness and a recognition of the power of words to cause harm. It is a reminder to be careful with what we say and to take responsibility for the impact of our speech on others.


Line by Line Meaning

You know the things I said to you
I acknowledge that I said some hurtful things to you.


Not for a minute did I ever mean it
I never intended to hurt you or say those words.


I could see it in your eyes
I could tell by the way you looked at me that you were hurt.


The hurt and the surprise oh boy
You were not only hurt but also taken by surprise.


Somehow the words just got away
I couldn't control the words that came out of my mouth.


Don't think I never tried to stop them no
I did try to stop myself from saying those things.


I had to watch you turn around
I had to witness you leave me and turn away.


Walk away without a sound
You didn't say anything and just walked away.


Tell me baby
I want to know what I can do to make things right.


[Chorus:]
The following lines are part of the chorus.


What if I took it back
If I could take back what I said, would you forgive me?


What if you would forgive me
If you forgive me, would you be willing to give me another chance?


I would do anything
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make things right.


To undo what I did last night
I want to undo the hurtful words I said last night.


What if I could turn back time
If I could go back in time, would you still believe in me?


Back when you would believe me
I miss the time when we trusted each other completely.


Would you help me instead
Can we work together to fix what was broken between us?


To unsay what I said last night
I want to take back the hurtful words I said last night.


What if wrong could turn ro right
I wish I could turn back time and make things right.


We're not meant to be this way
I know deep down we are not supposed to be unhappy like this.


We're not supposed to share
We are not meant to share this pain and sadness together.


Our destiny like this
It was never meant to be our destiny to be unhappy.


All the plans that we have made
We had so many plans together for our future.


Can't let them fade away, fade away
I don't want our dreams and plans to disappear and die.


(Repeat Chorus)
The chorus lyrics are repeated.


There ain't no distance too far
I am willing to go the distance to be with you again.


I put myself on the line
I am putting my heart and soul on the line for you.


There's nothing I wouldn't do
I will do everything in my power to make things right.


To get you back in my life
I want you back in my life, and I am willing to do anything for it.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JODI MARR, NINA MERYL OSSOFF, RICHIE SUPA, JODY MARR, NINA OSSOFF

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