In November 2006 in Courbevoie, France, three best friends : Mehdi Major, V… Read Full Bio ↴In November 2006 in Courbevoie, France, three best friends : Mehdi Major, Valentin Gloriod and Tom Darras formed Orphee’s Cry (Average age 17)
Although all three were still beginners and self-taught soon enough they started to write their own music and work on what would soon become Orphee's Cry's own sound. Two months after the band's formation, they played their first gig with the three songs Grey Meadow, Disillusion, What If and some covers.
Since then they have gained solid stage experience and fans with a series of gigs in Paris and neighbouring parts of France.

In April, Orphee's Cry was in the studio to record their first 4 song EP : This Is The OC EP produced by Les Prods D'en Bas which contains Kisses From Paris, Broken Red Chair, Feather and Nymphomaniac and which will be out on June 19th.

In 2008, Orphee's Cry has performed successively at Capitol Studios, Trabendo and La Cigale for the Fallenfest festival.
During the final at La Cigale, Orphee's Cry finished 1st of the Young Talents category and 2nd of the entire festival which represents more than 800 bands !

Their second five track EP "Heartbreak In Stereo EP" , recorded in July 2009 at Capitol Studios Paris will be out in November 2009.

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What If
Orphee's Cry Lyrics

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Would you love me if I say
"Would you give me one more chance"?
Would you love me if I cry?
The time has come for this to die

'Cause I leave you
I'm tired to ask myself
'Cause I leave you

What if?
What if?
What if?
What if?

What if?
What if?
What if?
What if?

What you told me was a lie
Now I see anger in your eyes
No, no, no, no
And would you love me if I pray?
Would you give me one more fucking chance?

And I don't think so
I'm tired to ask myself
I don't think so

What if?
What if?
What if?
What if?

What if?
What if?
What if?
What if?

I'll always ask this question
I'll always ask this question
(And I don't think so)
I'll always ask this question
I'll always ask this question
(And I don't think so)

I'll always ask this question
I'll always ask this question
(And I don't think so)
I'll always ask this question
I'll always ask this question, yeah

(What if?)
I'll always ask this question
(And I don't think so)
(What if?)
I'll always ask this question
(And I don't think so)
(What if?)
I'll always ask this question
(And I don't think so)
(What if?)
I'll always ask this question
(And I don't think so)

This question

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Orphee’s Cry’s song “What If?” convey a sense of desperation and uncertainty in love. The singer wonders if their partner would continue to love them even if they ask for another chance, cry, or pray. The singer also expresses the feeling that the relationship must come to an end because they cannot continue to ask themselves the same fruitless question. This question, “what if?” speaks to the fear of the unknown and the idea that maybe things could be different if a different path were taken.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of emotional turmoil and hurt. The mention of lies and anger in the eyes suggest that something has happened to damage the trust in the relationship. The repetition of “What if?” emphasizes the overwhelming sense of uncertainty that the singer is experiencing. Overall, these lyrics convey the pain and confusion of not knowing whether to stay in a relationship that may bring heartache or to move forward and risk the unknown.

Line by Line Meaning

Would you love me if I say
If I were to express myself truthfully, would you still love me?

"Would you give me one more chance"?
If I asked for another opportunity, would you grant it to me?

Would you love me if I cry?
If I were to show vulnerability and cry in front of you, would you still love me?

The time has come for this to die
The end has arrived for this relationship

'Cause I leave you
Because I am leaving you

I'm tired to ask myself
I am exhausted from questioning myself

What if?
What if things were different?

What if?
What if I had acted differently?

What if?
What if we had done things differently?

What if?
What if I had been a better partner?

What you told me was a lie
You were not truthful with me