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Oscar Peterson & Joe Pass Lyrics
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One look is all you'd need to see the mood I'm in.
Perhaps then you'd realize I'm still in love with you.
If you could see me now, you'd find me being brave
And trying awfully hard to make my tears behave
But that's quite impossible, I'm still in love with you.
You'll happen my way on some mem'rable day
I'll try to smile but can I play the part
Without my heart behind the smile?
The way I feel for you I never could disguise
The look of love is written plainly in my eyes.
I think you'd be mine again if you could see me now.
The song "If" by Oscar Peterson & Joe Pass is a classic ballad that explores the theme of unrequited love. The lyrics suggest that the singer is pining for someone who has left them and the pain is evident in their eyes. The singer feels that their love is so strong that if the other person could see them now, they would realize how much they are still loved.
The opening lines express the singer's sadness by saying that "If you could see me now, you'd know how blue I've been." They believe that just one glance from the person they love would be enough to convey their feelings. The lyrics capture the sense of vulnerability that the singer feels, as they hope that the other person will realize how much they still love them.
Continuing in the second stanza, the singer talks about how they are still trying to be brave and hold back their tears. However, this is nearly impossible for them as they are still in love with the person who left them. The mood of the song is somber, and the lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to move on from the love they have lost.
In the final stanza of the song, the singer imagines a scenario where the person they love would come back to them. They express the hope that if the person can see how much they still love them then they would be theirs again. However, this is just a fantasy, and the reality is that the person they love may never return to them.
Overall, the song "If" by Oscar Peterson & Joe Pass captures the feeling of unrequited love and the pain that comes with it. The lyrics sensitively convey the emotions of the singer, who is still hoping for a love that may never be realized.
Line by Line Meaning
If you could see me now, you'd know how blue I've been
You would instantly understand how sad I have been feeling if you were able to see me now.
Perhaps then you'd realize I'm still in love with you.
My persistent love for you may become clear to you after seeing how sad I have been.
If you could see me now, you'd find me being brave
I would appear to be courageous if you were able to see me now.
And trying awfully hard to make my tears behave
I am struggling to control my emotions and prevent myself from crying.
But that's quite impossible, I'm still in love with you.
Unfortunately, it is impossible for me to contain my emotions because I am still deeply in love with you.
You'll happen my way on some mem'rable day
Someday you will unexpectedly come across my path.
And the month will be May for a while.
Perhaps this meeting will occur during the month of May.
I'll try to smile but can I play the part
I will attempt to smile, but I am uncertain if I can convincingly pretend to be happy.
Without my heart behind the smile?
Will my smile be genuine if my heart is still heavy with love for you?
The way I feel for you I never could disguise
I have never been able to conceal my true emotions towards you.
The look of love is written plainly in my eyes.
My love for you is evident and unmistakable just by observing my eyes.
I think you'd be mine again if you could see me now.
If only you could see me now, I believe you would want to be with me again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL SIGMAN, TADD DAMERON
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