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If I Knew
Paul Baribeau Lyrics
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Maybe move to a new town
Feel like it's time to
At least try to settle down
Feeling totally bummed out
Spend a week at a friend's house
Got too much to try to figure out
I would tell you
Honest i would tell you
Honest i would
Honest i would
Over and over in my mind
Get to the end hit the rewind
But it's hard not to feel like
I'm just wasting my time
If i'm holding out on you
Well, it's not like i meant to
Just because i never try
Doesn't mean that i can't lose
If i knew what was wrong
I would tell you
Honest i would tell you
Honest i would
Honest i would
I'm not sure if it matters
Not sure if i care that it matters
I'm not sure if it matters
Not sure if i care
Listen if i knew what was wrong
I would tell you
Honest i would tell you
Honest if i knew what was wrong
I would tell you
Honest i would tell you
Honest i would
The lyrics of Paul Baribeau's song If I Knew express a sense of uncertainty and confusion about the future, as well as a desire for stability and the ability to make sense of one's own thoughts and feelings. The first verse describes a feeling of being lost and unsure, and considering the possibility of moving to a new location in an attempt to start fresh. The second verse reveals the singer's struggle with replaying events over and over in their head, trying to make sense of what went wrong, and feeling like they might be wasting their time. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer isn't sure what's wrong with them, but if they did know, they would be honest about it.
The song highlights the difficulty of understanding oneself, and the pressure to figure out one's path in life. At times, the singer seems resigned to their confusion and lack of direction, while at other times they express a desire to figure things out and make a change. Ultimately, the song captures the universal struggle of trying to make sense of one's own emotions and motivations, while feeling disconnected from the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
What am i gonna do now?
I am uncertain about my future plans.
Maybe move to a new town
I am considering relocating to a different place.
Feel like it's time to
I have a sense that it is the right time to do something.
At least try to settle down
I am considering the idea of settling in a single place.
Feeling totally bummed out
I am experiencing a deep sense of sadness or disappointment.
Spend a week at a friend's house
I am planning to stay with a friend for a short period of time.
Got too much to try to figure out
I am overwhelmed by the amount of uncertainty in my life.
If i knew what was wrong
I lack clarity about my problems or issues.
I would tell you
I would be open and honest about my struggles.
Honest i would tell you
I would not hold back from sharing my true feelings.
Over and over in my mind
I am constantly replaying scenarios or thoughts.
Get to the end hit the rewind
I am reflecting on past events with a sense of regret.
But it's hard not to feel like
I find it challenging to avoid a particular emotion.
I'm just wasting my time
I have a sense that my current actions or thoughts are unproductive.
If i'm holding out on you
I may be keeping something from you.
Well, it's not like i meant to
I did not have intentions to keep something from you.
Just because i never try
I have not attempted something before.
Doesn't mean that i can't lose
My lack of experience does not guarantee success.
I'm not sure if it matters
I am uncertain about the importance of something.
Not sure if i care that it matters
I am unsure if I have any concern about something's importance.
Listen if i knew what was wrong
I am attempting to communicate a willingness to share my struggles.
Honest if i knew what was wrong
I am emphasizing my desire to be truthful and transparent.
I would tell you
I promise to share my struggles if I am aware of them.
Honest i would tell you
I am reiterating my desire to be pure and truthful in my communication.
Contributed by Kylie N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.