If Only
REALLIFEALWAYS Lyrics
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Gotta go now, ‘cause my time’s been runnin’ out, yeah yeah
All the things that I had planned for us
Crumbled to dust, but
Now at least I know that
I’m not here to stay, no, no
But I guess you’ll have to
Just suffer through
But oh I think you can (yeah, yeah)
And I know I’m not your man no more, no more
No more [x5]
So do with me with you will
[Hook]
You wanted to throw me away when you thought I was trash
Now that I’ve been making some pay, suddenly want me back
Well it don’t work like that, anymore
I’ve been running through my head again
Thinking of all the things we could’ve been
If only you had my back
If only you knew that [x2]
[Verse]
I always had your best interest at heart
But all you were worried about from the start was
How you could feel good
How you could look good
How you could be good
You didn’t give a shit about me, man I really swear
Not until you made it about me did I really care
As long as you had my back
But I should’ve known that
I should’ve known that
[Pre-Chorus]
You’re not capable of love
I should’ve known I was on my own
So fill me up and pump my lungs with drugs
To help me forget
Help me forget, yeah yeah
[Hook]
You wanted to throw me away when you thought I was trash
Now that I’ve been making some pay, suddenly want me back
Well it don’t work like that, anymore
I’ve been running through my head again
Thinking of all the things we could’ve been
If only you had my back
But I should’ve known that
I should’ve known that
[x2]
[Outro]
You’re not capable of love
I should’ve known
The lyrics to REALLIFEALWAYS's song "IF ONLY" explore the theme of lost love and the realization that the person they were once involved with did not truly care for them. The song starts off with the singer acknowledging that their time together is coming to an end and the plans they had for the future have crumbled. However, now they have come to the realization that they are not meant to stay in this relationship. The singer acknowledges that the other person will have to endure one more day with them, but they believe that the other person can handle it. They also express that they are no longer the other person's partner and they can do what they want with them.
The hook of the song reflects the singer's frustration with the other person's behavior. They feel discarded when they were considered worthless and now that they have achieved some success, the other person suddenly wants them back. The singer understands that this will not work anymore. They reflect on what could have been if the other person had supported them from the beginning, realizing that their attempts to please the other person and prioritize their needs ultimately went unnoticed. Despite feeling hurt, the singer also acknowledges that they should have known better and should have seen the signs that the other person was not capable of love.
The lyrics overall convey a sense of frustration, disappointment, and regret in a past relationship. The singer realizes that they were not valued and expresses their newfound understanding of the other person's true nature. It serves as a reflection on the lessons learned and the need to move on from a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Gotta go now, ‘cause my time’s been runnin’ out, yeah yeah
I have to leave because I'm running out of time
All the things that I had planned for us
All the plans I had for us
Crumbled to dust, but
Collapsed completely
Now at least I know that
At least I now understand
I’m not here to stay, no, no
I'm not meant to stay here
But I guess you’ll have to
But I suppose you'll have to
Just suffer through
Endure
One more day with me
One more day in my presence
But oh I think you can (yeah, yeah)
But oh, I believe you can
And I know I’m not your man no more, no more
I know I'm no longer the man you want
No more [x5]
No more
So do with me with you will
Do whatever you want with me
You wanted to throw me away when you thought I was trash
You wanted to get rid of me when you thought I was worthless
Now that I’ve been making some pay, suddenly want me back
Now that I'm making money, you suddenly want me back
Well it don’t work like that, anymore
Well, it doesn't work that way anymore
I’ve been running through my head again
I've been thinking incessantly
Thinking of all the things we could’ve been
Imagining the possibilities of what we could have become
If only you had my back
If only you supported me
If only you knew that [x2]
If only you understood
I always had your best interest at heart
I always cared about what was best for you
But all you were worried about from the start was
But all you cared about from the beginning was
How you could feel good
How you could experience pleasure
How you could look good
How you could appear attractive
How you could be good
How you could be successful or well-behaved
You didn’t give a shit about me, man I really swear
You didn't care about me at all, I swear
Not until you made it about me did I really care
I only started caring when you made it about me
As long as you had my back
As long as you supported me
But I should’ve known that
But I should have realized that
You’re not capable of love
You are incapable of love
I should’ve known I was on my own
I should have known that I was alone
So fill me up and pump my lungs with drugs
So intoxicate me with drugs
To help me forget
To assist me in forgetting
Help me forget, yeah yeah
Help me forget, yeah yeah
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LOGAN ARMSTRONG
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Lyrics:
Do you believe in Heaven above?
Do you believe in love?
Don't tell a lie, don't be false or untrue
It all comes back to you
Open fire!
On my burning heart
I've never been lucky in love
My defenses are down
A kiss or a frown
I can't survive on my own
If a girl walks in and carves her name in my heart
I'll turn and run away
Every day, we've all been led astray
It's hard to be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling Heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Empty dreams can only disappoint
In a room behind your smile
But don't give up, don't give up
(Give up, give up, give up)
You can be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling Heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Right now
@muhammadhafizi3548
Do you believe in heaven above
Do you believe in love
Don't tell a lie don't be false and untrue
It all comes back to you
Open fire!
On my burning heart
I've never been lucky in love
My defences are down
A kiss or a frown
I can't survive on my own
If a girl walks in and carves her name in my heart
I'll turn and run away
Everyday we've all been led astray
It's hard to be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now
Empty dreams can only dissapoint
In a room behind your smile
But don't give up,
Don't give up
You can be lucky in love
It gets in your eyes
It's making you cry
Don't know what to do
Don't know what to do
You're looking for love
Calling heaven above
Send me an angel
Send me an angel
Right now, right now.
@douglassmith3016
'80s Music: They knew we'd need it in the future.
@sherigilmore9141
You said that right!
@jaycombs5153
so true
@voiceofreezn8018
Truer words have never been spoken 👏
@chadgietzen4295
It's just that we repeat the past. Listen to Wind of Change from Scorpions. What's old is new again.
@yankeestone8161
Well said brother!!
@ALLOFTHEBOOST
2024 represent miss the 80s 90s music scene, when it was actual music by real artists.
@gelatinous6915
Go listen to Gunship's cover of this song. Incredible.
@ALLOFTHEBOOST
@@gelatinous6915 Paul oakenfold remix is good too.
@sionandtatev
Today's generation will never understand what 80s and 90s where like. this is forever a classic and a legend.