If Only
Olivia & The Creepy Crawlies Lyrics
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You say you have important
things to do
In search of something
Knocking in a faint sound
ohh... The pain is burning your
senses
ohh... You're getting colder
Oh believe in me
The magic you can create
If you only knew
You're forgetting me
Forgetting how to dream
Remember back then
When we played on the
dandelion hill
Till the sunset
We didn't need anything else
Ohh... You're always protecting
yourself
Ohh... Come here with me
Oh believe in me
Oh believe in me
Do you ever feel
this quietness inside?
That is where you'll find me
Nothing can erase me
The lyrics of "If Only" by Olivia & The Creepy Crawlies tell a story of someone who is feeling neglected and forgotten by their loved one. The song begins with the person being let go of, as their partner claims to have more important things to do. The singer is left feeling alone and hurt, as they hear a faint sound of something calling out to them, reminding them of their pain. Despite feeling forsaken, they still believe in the magic they can create if their partner only knew.
The second verse takes a nostalgic turn, as the singer reminisces about happier times spent with their partner. They recall playing on a hill covered in dandelions, enjoying each other's company until the sunset. These memories serve to highlight the contrast between their past connection and their current situation. The singer longs for their partner to let go of their defenses and come back to them, urging them to believe in their connection once again.
The chorus repeats the plea for belief, emphasizing that the singer feels forgotten and is being forced to forget how to dream. The song ultimately suggests that the partner's neglect has led to a deep sense of emptiness and quietness within the singer, and they believe that this is where their partner will find them. They assert that nothing can erase their presence, indicating a desire for their partner to remember their love and the bond they once shared.
Overall, "If Only" illustrates the pain of feeling neglected and forgotten by someone you deeply care about. It explores the longing for connection and the belief in the transformative power of love if both parties are willing to embrace it.
Line by Line Meaning
You let go of my hand
You released your grip on my hand
You say you have important things to do
You express that you have significant tasks to accomplish
In search of something
Seeking for a specific thing
Knocking in a faint sound
Making a weak, barely audible noise
ohh... The pain is burning your senses
Experiencing intense physical or emotional suffering
ohh... You're getting colder
Gradually becoming less warm
Oh believe in me
Have faith in me
Oh believe in me
Have faith in me
The magic you can create
The enchantment you have the ability to generate
If you only knew
If you had the awareness or understanding
You're forgetting me
You are no longer remembering or thinking about me
Forgetting how to dream
Losing the ability to imagine or have aspirations
Remember back then
Recall a time in the past
When we played on the dandelion hill
When we engaged in recreational activities on the hill with dandelions
Till the sunset
Until the sun went down
We didn't need anything else
We didn't require any additional things
Ohh... You're always protecting yourself
You consistently guard or defend yourself
Ohh... Come here with me
Come closer to me
Oh believe in me
Have faith in me
Oh believe in me
Have faith in me
Do you ever feel this quietness inside?
Have you ever experienced this inner stillness?
That is where you'll find me
That is the place where you will discover me
Nothing can erase me
Nothing can eliminate or obliterate me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: OLIVIA
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