Reamonn is a German rock and pop band. They have recorded six albums.
Read Full Bio ↴Reamonn is a German rock and pop band. They have recorded six albums.

The band Reamonn began in 1990 in Freiburg, Germany with a classified advertisment from Rea in the paper. "Irish singer is looking for band for recording and tour". It didn't take long for Mike to contact Rea. He knew Sebi, who played in a band with Uwe. Uwe told Phil about the project they were doing and suddenly he was there too. Reamonn was born...

Reamonn is currently on hiatus, with vocalist Rea Garvey focusing on his solo career at the moment.

If I Go
Reamonn Lyrics

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There's a little part of me
Inside of you
And it's growing up
As you do
And I hope you see this world
Through my eyes
But I hope you don't see
The tears I cry

But if I go, ah yeah
Well it won't be long
'cause if I stay

And I hope you know
That it's not you
It's my life
And what I do
And I hope you know
That everyday
I hold you close
In some way

But if I go, ah yeah
Well, it won't be long
'cause if I stay, ah yeah
Well it all goes wrong

But if I go, ah yeah
Well it won't be long
'cause if I stay

There's a little part of me
Inside of you
And it's growing up
Just like you do
And I hope you see this world
Through my eyes
But I hope you don't see
The tears I cry

But if I go, ah yeah
Well it won't be long
'cause if I stay, ah yeah
Well it all goes wrong

But if I go, ah yeah

Well it won't be long
'cause if I stay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Reamonn's song "If I Go" speak to the complexities of life, love, and personal growth. The singer acknowledges that there is a part of them inside the person they are addressing, and that part is growing up with them. The hope is that the person sees the world through the same lens, but without seeing the tears the singer cries. The most poignant part of the song is the ambiguity in the chorus regarding the singer's decision to leave or stay. The lyrics suggest that no matter the choice, there will be consequences. The singer reassures the person that it's not about them or their relationship, but about the singer's own life and journey. In essence, the song encapsulates how life can pull in different directions and make us question our choices, but ultimately we have to make decisions that align with our own personal goals and values.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a little part of me
The singer feels a personal connection to the person they are addressing.

Inside of you
The singer believes that they have imparted a part of themselves to the person they are addressing.

And it's growing up
The part of the singer that they feel they have imparted is also maturing.

As you do
The metaphorical growth of the person being addressed is parallel to the growth of the part of the artist inside them.

And I hope you see this world
The artist wants the person they are addressing to understand their perspective on the world.

Through my eyes
The singer wants the person being addressed to view the world from their perspective.

But I hope you don't see
The singer does not want the person they are addressing to acknowledge or be affected by their sadness.

The tears I cry
The artist is experiencing sorrow or distress.

And I hope you know
The artist desires the person they are addressing to understand or realize something.

That it's not you
The artist is not leaving or making changes because of the person they are addressing.

It's my life
The singer's actions and decisions are based on what they want or need from their own life.

And what I do
The artist's choices and behaviors are specific to their own life and circumstances.

And I hope you know
The singer repeats their desire for the person they are addressing to understand or realize something.

That everyday
The frequency of the following action is daily.

I hold you close
The singer feels emotionally and/or physically affectionate towards the person they are addressing.

In some way
The method or degree of holding the person being addressed close may vary.

But if I go, ah yeah
A potential consequence of the artist's actions is presented in a casual or nonchalant manner.

Well it won't be long
The potential consequence of the singer's actions will occur quickly.

Cause if I stay
The potential consequence is contrasted with the alternative of the singer remaining in their current situation.

Well it all goes wrong
The artist believes that negative consequences will follow if they do not take action.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MIKE GOMMERINGER, PHILLIP RAUENBUSCH, RAYMOND GARVEY, SEBASTIAN PADOTZKE, UWE BOSSERT

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