I Would
One Direction(원 디렉션) Lyrics


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Lately I found myself thinking
Been dreaming about you a lot
And up in my head I'm your boyfriend
But that's one thing you've already got

He drives to school every morning
While I walk alone in the rain
He'd kill me without any warning
If he took a look in my brain

Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would

Back in my head we were kissing
I thought things were going alright
With a sign on my back saying kick me
Reality ruined my life

Feels like I'm constantly playing
A game that I'm destined to lose
'Cause I can't compete with your boyfriend
He's got twenty seven tattoos

Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would

Would he please you
Would he kiss you
Would he treat you like I would
Would he touch you
Would he need you
Would he love you like I would

Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would

Would he please you
Would he kiss you
Would he treat you like I would
Would he touch you
Would he need you
Would he love you like I would

Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then
I would, I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would





I would, I would yeah

Overall Meaning

The central theme of One Direction's "I Would" revolves around a guy who secretly loves a girl currently in a relationship with someone else. He is always thinking about her, dreaming about her, and wishes that he could be with her. However, he acknowledges that she already has a boyfriend, who is more attractive in every aspect. The singer feels that he cannot compete with him, and admits his own failure by mentioning a sign that says "kick me."


The singer expresses genuine interest in the girl, wanting nothing but the best for her. He wonders if her boyfriend treats her as well as he would if given the chance. Despite knowing that being with her is nothing more than a dream, he still hopes that she would know how he feels, and that she deserves someone who would truly cherish and respect her. The song has a poignant melody that amplifies the longing nature of the lyrics.


Overall, "I Would" is a beautiful song that captures the longing and vulnerability of a person in love with someone they cannot have. It is a song about recognizing the futility of one's desires but nonetheless embracing them, cherishing the beauty of love even when it is not reciprocated.


Line by Line Meaning

Lately I found myself thinking
Recently, my thoughts have been consumed by you


Been dreaming about you a lot
I have been dreaming about you frequently


And up in my head I'm your boyfriend
In my mind, I am your significant other


But that's one thing you've already got
However, I understand that you are already in a relationship


He drives to school every morning
Your current partner drives to school daily


While I walk alone in the rain
Meanwhile, I am often isolated and uncomfortable in harsh weather


He'd kill me without any warning
If he knew my emotions towards you, he would not react kindly


If he took a look in my brain
If he knew the extent of my feelings, he would likely take action against me


Back in my head we were kissing
Deep in my thoughts, I imagine us kissing


I thought things were going alright
I was under the impression that our imagined relationship was going well


With a sign on my back saying kick me
However, in reality, I feel vulnerable and helpless


Reality ruined my life
The harsh truth has caused me distress and pain


Feels like I'm constantly playing
It seems like I am constantly engaged in a game or competition


A game that I'm destined to lose
But no matter how much I try, I am set to fail


Cause I can't compete with your boyfriend
I cannot compare to your current partner


He's got twenty seven tattoos
He has many tattoos, making him more attractive to you


Would he please you
Would your partner satisfy you emotionally and physically?


Would he kiss you
Would your partner express affection through physical touch?


Would he treat you like I would
Could your partner emulate the way I would treat you?


Would he touch you
Would your partner engage in physical intimacy with you?


Would he need you
Would your partner be emotionally reliant on you?


Would he love you like I would
Does your current partner have the capacity to love you like I do?


Well if it was me then I would
If I were in his place, I would


Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Would your partner comfort you in times of distress?


Baby you should know that I would
You should understand that I would do this for you


I would, I would yeah
I am truly sincere in my statements and would do anything for you




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.,
Written by: DANIEL JONES, Dougie Poynter, Thomas FLETCHER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@kelvinarg3793

Lately I found myself thinking
Been dreaming about you a lot
And up in my head I’m your boyfriend
But that’s one thing you’ve already got
He drives to school every morning
While I walk alone in the rain
He’d kill me without any warning
If he took a look in my brain
Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Well if it was me then I would, I would
Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Baby you should know that I would, I would
Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Well if it was me then I would, I would
Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Baby you should know that I would

Back in my head we were kissing
I thought things were going alright
With a sign on my back saying ‘kick me’
Reality ruined my life
Feels like I’m constantly playing
A game that I’m destined to lose
Cause I can’t compete with your boyfriend
He’s got 27 tattoos
Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Well if it was me then I would, I would
Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Baby you should know that I would, I would
Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Well if it was me then I would, I would
Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Baby you should know that I would
Would he please you?
Would he kiss you?
Would he treat you like I would?
Would he touch you?
Would he need you?
Would he love you like I would?
Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Baby you should know that I would
Would he please you?
Would he kiss you?
Would he treat you like I would?
Would he touch you?
Would he need you?
Would he love you like I would?
Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Well if it was me then I would, I would
Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Baby you should know that I would
I would, I would, yeah



@danielacrespo7609

Letra/ Lyrics:
Lately I found myself thinking
Been dreaming about you a lot
And up in my head I'm your boyfriend
But that's one thing you've already got
He drives to school every morning
While I walk alone in the rain
He'd kill me without any warning
If he took a look in my brain
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Back in my head we were kissing
I thought things were going alright
With a sign on my back saying kick me
Reality ruined my life

Feels like I'm constantly playing
A game that I'm destined to lose
'Cause I can't compete with your boyfriend
He's got twenty seven tattoos
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Would he please you
Would he kiss you
Would he treat you like I would
Would he touch you
Would he need you
Would he love you like I would
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
Would he please you
Would he kiss you
Would he treat you like I would
Would he touch you
Would he need you
Would he love you like I would
Would he say he's in L-O-V-E
Well if it was me then
I would, I would
Would he hold you when you're feeling low
Baby you should know that I would
I would, I would yeah



@wly8735

Lately I found myself thinking
Ultimamente eu me peguei pensando

Been dreaming about you a lot
Estive sonhando muito com você

And up in my head I’m your boyfriend
E na minha cabeça, eu sou seu namorado

But that’s one thing you’ve already got
Mas isso é uma coisa que você já tem


He drives to school every morning
Ele dirige para a escola todas as manhãs

While I walk alone in the rain
Enquanto eu ando sozinho na chuva

He’d kill me without any warning
Ele me mataria sem qualquer aviso

If he took a look in my brain
Se ele desse uma olhada nos meus pensamentos


Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Ele te diria que esta a-p-a-i-x-o-n-a-d-o?

Well if it was me then I would, I would
Bem, se fosse comigo eu diria, eu diria

Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Ele te abraçaria quando você está se sentindo triste?

Baby you should know that I would, I would
Baby, você deve saber que eu abraçaria, eu abraçaria


Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Ele te diria que está a-p-a-i-x-o-n-a-d-o?

Well if it was me then I would, I would
Bem, se fosse comigo eu diria, eu diria

Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Ele te abraçaria quando você está se sentindo triste?

Baby you should know that I would
Baby, você deve saber que eu abraçaria, eu abraçaria


Back in my head we were kissing
Na minha cabeça, estamos nos beijando

I thought things were going alright
Eu pensei que as coisas estavam indo bem

With a sign on my back saying ‘kick me’
Com um sinal nas costas dizendo "me chute"

Reality ruined my life
A realidade arruinou a minha vida


Feels like I’m constantly playing
Parece que estou jogando constantemente

A game that I’m destined to lose
Um jogo que eu estou destinado a perder

Cause I can’t compete with your boyfriend
Porque eu não posso competir com o seu namorado

He’s got 27 tattoos
Ele tem 27 tatuagens


Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Ele te diria que esta a-p-a-i-x-o-n-a-d-o?

Well if it was me then I would, I would
Bem, se fosse comigo eu diria, eu diria

Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Ele te abraçaria quando você está se sentindo triste?

Baby you should know that I would, I would
Baby, você deve saber que eu abraçaria, eu abraçaria


Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Ele te diria que esta a-p-a-i-x-o-n-a-d-o?

Well if it was me then I would, I would
Bem, se fosse comigo eu diria, eu diria

Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Ele te abraçaria quando você está se sentindo triste?

Baby you should know that I would
Baby, você deve saber que eu abraçaria, eu abraçaria


Would he please you?
Ele te agradaria?

Would he kiss you?
Ele te beijaria?

Would he treat you like I would?
Ele te trataria como eu?

Would he touch you?
Ele te tocaria?

Would he need you?
Ele precisaria de você?

Would he love you like I would?
Ele te amaria como eu?


Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Ele te diria que esta a-p-a-i-x-o-n-a-d-o?

Well if it was me then I would
Bem, se fosse comigo eu diria, eu diria

Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Ele te abraçaria quando você está se sentindo triste?

Baby you should know that I would
Baby, você deve saber que eu abraçaria, eu abraçaria


Would he please you?
Ele te agradaria?

Would he kiss you?
Ele te beijaria?

Would he treat you like I would?
Ele te trataria como eu?

Would he touch you?
Ele te tocaria?

Would he need you?
Ele precisaria de você?

Would he love you like I would?
Ele te amaria como eu?


Would he say he’s in l-o-v-e?
Ele te diria que esta a-p-a-i-x-o-n-a-d-o?

Well if it was me then I would, I would
Bem, se fosse comigo eu diria, eu diria

Would he hold you when you’re feeling low?
Ele te abraçaria quando você está se sentindo triste?

Baby you should know that I would
Baby, você deve saber que eu abraçaria, eu abraçaria


I would, I would, yeah
Eu faria, eu faria, yeah



@miracakardeniz7920

1 - One Direction ~ What Makes You Beautiful
2 - One Direction ~ Kiss You
3 - One Direction ~ Story Of My Life
4 - One Direction ~ You & I
5 - One Direction ~ Steal My Girl
6 - One Direction ~ Night Changes
7 - One Direction ~ One Thing
8 - One Direction ~ Live While We're Young
9 - One Direction ~ Little Things
10 - One Direction ~ I Would



All comments from YouTube:

@lottev1843

'He's got 27 tatoos!! '
Me : Louis honey look at yourself

@madih8442

He has 33

@mcchongyun5738

hahaha

@maddie-zi5mw

okay but... he has a tattoo that literally says 28. FELLOW LARRYS DO RESEARCH FOR ME.

@hamptongirls8907

Lol

@maddie-zi5mw

@Sweet Pie thank you fellow directioner. we have to be here for each other, even if it means a slightly dream crushing reality.😔 BUT i’m not a larry that makes everything about larry, only if it applies, so thank youuuu!! :)

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@saba.sikander

The little "go tommo, go!" at 1:23 before Louis' part🥺

@aprilrose2464

OMG JUST REALIZED THAT

@abhisha6440

Yeah I too didn't realize it before ❤

@fatimakhattak4785

FAVOURITE!! ✨☀️

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