What If
Plain White T S Lyrics
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What if I don't succeed
What if I give it all that I got and I still don't got what they need
What if I don't get anywhere at all
Would I consider myself a failure
Would I be that small
What if she doesn't like me
What if all the girls that ever like me are not the kind of girls that I like
What if I meet the right one and screw it up
Would I consider myself a failure
Would I give up
I'm gonna keep shining denied just makes me want it more
I'll keep shining each time push harder than before
I can't live my life always worried about what if
Cause what if I die tomorrow then I never even lived
What if they don't like me
What if they think I'm a joke
What if they act nice to my face
But they hate me and I don't even know
What if they end up stabbing me in the back
Would I consider myself a failure or would I fight back
I'm gonna keep shining denied just makes me want it more
I'll keep shining each time push harder than before
I can't live my life always worried about what if
Cause what if I die tomorrow then I never even lived
What if nobody likes me
What if I don't succeed
What if I give it all that I got and it's not good enough till I bleed
What if I don't get anywhere at all
Would I consider myself a failure
Would I be that small
No!
I'm gonna keep shining denied just makes me want it more
I'll keep shining each time push harder than before
I can't live my life always worried about what if
Cause what if I die tomorrow then I never even lived
I'm gonna keep shining denied just makes me want it more
I'll keep shining each time push harder than before
I can't live my life always worried about what if
Cause what if I die tomorrow then I never even lived
The song "What If?" by Plain White T's is a reflection on the struggles and uncertainties that many people face in their daily lives. The first verse sets the tone for the song by presenting a series of "what if" scenarios that evoke feelings of doubt and insecurity. The singer questions if they will be liked, succeed, or be considered a failure if they give their all and still fall short.
In the second verse, the singer shifts the focus to their romantic life. They wonder if they will ever meet someone they like who also likes them back. The fear of failure is present here as well, with the singer questioning whether they would give up if they made a mistake with the right person.
The chorus then comes in with a message of perseverance and tenacity. The singer acknowledges that they cannot live their life in fear of what might happen, because they could die tomorrow without having lived at all. They vow to keep shining and pushing themselves harder each time they face an obstacle, rather than giving up because of a fear of failure.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder to not let fear of failure and uncertainty hold us back in life. By choosing to keep shining and pushing ourselves, we can live a life that is full of meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
What if nobody likes me
What if I'm not accepted by anyone
What if I don't succeed
What if I fail at achieving my goals
What if I give it all that I got and I still don't got what they need
What if I put in all my effort and it's not enough for others' expectations
What if I don't get anywhere at all
What if I'm unable to make any progress in life
Would I consider myself a failure
Would I see myself as a loser
Would I be that small
Would I feel insignificant
What if she doesn't like me
What if the person I'm interested in doesn't reciprocate
What if I'm not her type
What if I don't meet her expectations
What if all the girls that ever like me are not the kind of girls that I like
What if I don't share the same taste with those who have an interest in me
What if I meet the right one and screw it up
What if I ruin my chance with someone I'm compatible with
Would I give up
Would I lose hope and stop trying
I'm gonna keep shining denied just makes me want it more
Rejection only motivates me to work harder
I'll keep shining each time push harder than before
I'll strive for success by pushing myself beyond my limits
I can't live my life always worried about what if
I can't constantly worry about the negative possibilities
Cause what if I die tomorrow then I never even lived
Because I don't want to regret not living my life to the fullest
What if they don't like me
What if others dislike me
What if they think I'm a joke
What if they make fun of or belittle me
What if they act nice to my face
What if they pretend to be friendly towards me
But they hate me and I don't even know
But they have negative feelings towards me that I'm unaware of
What if they end up stabbing me in the back
What if they betray me in the future
Would I consider myself a failure or would I fight back
Would I give up or stand up for myself
What if I give it all that I got and it's not good enough till I bleed
What if I work myself to exhaustion but still can't meet others' expectations
No!
I won't let my fears control me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TOM HIGGENSON
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