If Only
Olivia & The Creepy Crawlies Lyrics


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You let go of my hand
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
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

Overall Meaning

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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