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And if I had a clue I'd know exactly
What to do
If I were the wiser of the two

And if I saw it all so clear
I'd write it down and bend your ear
If I were the clearer of the two

We could take a walk into the
Canyons of Fifth avenue
Sing and dance, just to name a few

All I do
All I do

And if I heard the angels sing I'd
Sing it back to you and bring the
Sound of heaven ringing just for you

And if I saw the sun fall down
I'd pick it up and make a crown
One that was a perfect fit for you

We could take a walk
Into the apple orchard by the school
We could make a little residue

We could find a place to stay
A secret little hide away
Spend a little time inside of you

All I do
All I do

All eyes
All eyes
All eyes on you

All I do
All I do

All I do
All I do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "If" by Red Hot Chili Peppers express a sense of yearning for a deeper understanding of oneself and the world around them. The singer expresses a desire to have a clearer understanding of things and to be able to articulate them to someone else. They imagine taking walks, singing, and dancing with another person if only they had the clarity and insight to do so.

The imagery in the lyrics is particularly powerful. Walking into the "Canyons of Fifth Avenue" and wandering through an "apple orchard by the school" evoke a sense of wonder and exploration. The singer longs to share these experiences with someone they care about, but they feel limited by their lack of understanding. The lyrics also touch on themes of spirituality, with the singer mentioning the sound of angels and referencing the concept of heaven.

Overall, the lyrics of "If" convey a sense of longing and introspection. The singer desires a deeper understanding of oneself and the world, and they hope to share that understanding with someone else.

Line by Line Meaning

And if I had a clue I'd know exactly
If I had the information, I would know precisely

What to do
How to proceed with the current situation

If I were the wiser of the two
If I were more intelligent or experienced than the other individual

And if I saw it all so clear
If I had a clear and exact perception of it

I'd write it down and bend your ear
I would put it into writing and have a lengthy conversation with you about it

If I were the clearer of the two
If I were the one with a clearer vision or understanding

We could take a walk into the
We have the option to stroll through the

Canyons of Fifth avenue
Narrow streets or alleys in the city

Sing and dance, just to name a few
We can have a good time by singing and dancing and do a lot of other fun activities

All I do
All that I can do

And if I heard the angels sing I'd
If I had the opportunity to listen to the angels singing, I would

Sing it back to you and bring the
I would sing it to you again, and by doing so, I would

Sound of heaven ringing just for you
Make you feel like you are in heaven by creating an atmosphere of beautiful sounds for you

And if I saw the sun fall down
If I witnessed the sun coming down to the earth

I'd pick it up and make a crown
I would take the sun and shape it into a crown

One that was a perfect fit for you
One that was exactly right and appropriate for you

We could take a walk
We could go for a leisurely walk

Into the apple orchard by the school
We could go into the school's apple orchard

We could make a little residue
We could make a small amount of something left behind

We could find a place to stay
We have the option to look for a spot to lodge

A secret little hide away
A concealed and private spot to escape to

Spend a little time inside of you
Spend quality time with you and learn more about your thoughts and feelings

All eyes
Everyone's attention or focus

All eyes on you
Everyone is looking at or interested in you

All I do
All that I can do

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., MoeBeToBlame, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY KIEDIS, CHAD SMITH, JOHN ANTHONY FRUSCIANTE, MICHAEL BALZARY

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