If Only
Rachel Mazer Lyrics
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To lie awake at night
And think if only
If only
Holding you closely
I lie awake and cry missing you hold me
If only
I'd stop the clocks to keep you living
Everything you'd grow to be
You'd have the time
It's lonely
To mend a broken heart
A life with only
If only
While I'm chasing
Your voice and song around me are erasing
Memories fade
If time could bring you back to me
I'd stop the clocks to keep you living
Instead of taking you from me
You'd have the time
I lie awake
Wishing how things would change
If you could stay
To lie awake
And watch the seasons turn
I think I'm breaking
The world away me falls into its making
And we're left displaced
It's getting old
To dream about the past
Are we wasting
Life isn't waiting
If time could bring you back to me
I'd stop the clocks to keep you living
Instead of taking you from me
From me
You'd have the time
If only
Rachel Mazer's song "If Only" is a poignant reflection on the pain and regret that arise from losing someone beloved. The lyrics capture the essence of a sense of loss and loneliness that one feels when they lie awake at night and wish things could have been different. The repetition of "if only" emphasizes the yearning and sadness of the singer, who is longing for the return of a loved one.
The song's lyrics convey a sense of longing and grief that is relatable and universal. The singer feels the weight of brokenness and wishes for a chance to keep the loved one living. The powerful statement, "If time could bring you back to me, I'd stop the clocks to keep you living," is a plea that captures the pain of losing someone too soon, too suddenly. The verses about lying awake and holding the loved one closely evoke the ache that comes with longing for the presence of someone you miss deeply.
The song's message also captures the fleeting nature of time and the inevitable process of loss and change. The idea that "life isn't waiting" is a reminder that we must cherish the moments we have with the ones we love, as everything is temporary. The song is a moving tribute that explores the complexities of loss and how it changes us.
Line by Line Meaning
It's lonely
Feeling alone and isolated
To lie awake at night
Being unable to sleep and staying up all night
And think if only
Reflecting on what could have been different in the past
If only
Expressing regret and wishing for a different outcome
Holding you closely
Yearning to be close to the person you love
I lie awake and cry missing you hold me
Crying and feeling the absence of the person you love
If time could bring you back to me
Expressing longing for the past and wishing you could be reunited with the person you love
I'd stop the clocks to keep you living
Willing to do anything to preserve the memory of the person you love
Everything you'd grow to be
Anticipating the potential of the person you lost
You'd have the time
Wishing the person you lost could have lived a full life
To mend a broken heart
Dealing with the pain and hurt of a broken heart
A life with only
Feeling like you are only existing, not truly living
While I'm chasing
Pursuing a memory or a dream that cannot be fulfilled
Your voice and song around me are erasing
Feeling like memories are fading and being forgotten
Memories fade
Watching cherished memories slip away
I lie awake
Unable to sleep because of internal turmoil
Wishing how things would change
Desiring a different outcome
If you could stay
Wishing someone you love could have stayed in your life
And watch the seasons turn
Desiring to experience life's natural cycles with someone you love
I think I'm breaking
Feeling like you are emotionally falling apart
The world away me falls into its making
Feeling like the world is moving on without you
And we're left displaced
Feeling disconnected from the world and people around you
It's getting old
Feeling tired and frustrated with a situation
To dream about the past
Replaying past memories that cannot be changed
Are we wasting
Questioning the purpose and value of longing for the past
Life isn't waiting
Realizing that life keeps moving, regardless of your emotions or circumstances
From me
Reiterating the loss and absence of the person you love
Writer(s): Rachel Mazer
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