I’ve released three records. “Ready When You Are” is my first. The “Blankets & Sheets” EP is next, then “Days Like This”. All I ever really do is write about what’s going on in my life and it’s amazing what these songs have been able to do for me, but even more amazing what they’ve been able to do for so many others. Knowing that I’ve been able to touch people and make a difference in their lives with my songs is the reason I do what I do.
I’ve toured around and played hundreds of shows, much of which in the Metro Detroit area, as well as West Michigan and the Midwest and East Coast of the United States. I hope to tour around the entire country as well as Canada and everywhere else I possibly can within the near future, but if not sooner, at least in my lifetime. I meet so many great people and see so many great things and places out on tour and I know it’s where I belong.
I’ve been priviledge to be a part of the 2010 Warped Tour and I performed during the 2010 Take Action Tour Detroit date with We The Kings, Mayday Parade, A Rocket To The Moon, There For Tomorrow, and Call The Cops. I’ve also gotten the chance to share the stage and even become good friends with some of my heroes, including Chase Coy, Backseat Goodbye, Plug In Stereo, The Scene Aesthetic, The Color Fred, We Are The In Crowd, Craig Owens, Automatic Loveletter, Rookie Of The Year, among so many others.
I’ve got the best job I could ever ask for. I’m the luckiest kid in the world with the best job I could ever ask for. I know I’ve got a great future ahead of me. I’m living the dream, man. I’m so incredibly happy with the direction my life is going in.
If it weren’t for my fans, I wouldn’t be doing any of this so here’s the biggest, most sincere, and uncomplete thanks goes to them. I will never be able to truly show you my gratitude for the support. I appreciate it more than anything. The best I can do is never give up and work hard to live this dream and make ‘em proud.
This is only the beginning, and there’s nothing that will ever make me stop."
-Leo Bautista
If You Only Knew
Rival Summers Lyrics
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I really whish I could see you but I'll just have to wait.
Oh, the nights are the worst.
I'd miss out on precious time with you if I fell asleep first, but I won't miss a thing for the world.
If you only knew what you mean to me, you wouldn't be too far off if you guessed everything.
From the morning and night and all the time in between, you're all that I think about constantly.
If you only knew.
I can't wait until the next time that I hear your voice, 'cause in comparison every other sound is just noise.
If you only knew what it takes to keep this heart from breaking while you're miles and miles away.
I really hope you can hear me from where you are, 'cause I'm here to stay.
I won't miss a thing for the world.
If you only knew what you mean to me, you wouldn't be too far off if you guessed everything.
From the time I wake up and when I'm fast asleep...
The lyrics of Rival Summers' song "If You Only Knew" are steeped in love and longing. The singer sings about missing someone who is away and how important they are to him. The opening lines express the depth of his emotion, stating that what he misses the most about this person is the face they would make every time he told them they brightened his day. This is a clear indication that he is incredibly appreciative of their presence in his life and that he cherishes the joy they bring him.
The chorus of the song makes it clear that this person means everything to him. He can hardly go a moment without thinking about them, and their voice is the only thing that can calm him down. The line, “From the time I wake up and when I’m fast asleep,” shows that they occupy his thoughts every moment of the day, and he can’t wait to hear their voice again. The singer's devotion to this person is also evident in his willingness to wait for them, no matter how long it takes. He won't miss a thing for the world because this person is his everything.
Overall, "If You Only Knew" is a beautifully written love song that captures the experience of being head-over-heels in love with someone who is away. It's a heartfelt reminder of just how much one person can mean to another.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been a little while since you've been away and what I think I miss most is the face that you'd make every time that I tell you you brighten my day.
It's been some time since you last left and what I miss most is the expression you make every time I tell you that you make my day better.
I really wish I could see you but I'll just have to wait.
I long to see you, but I acknowledge that I'll have to be patient.
Oh, the nights are the worst.
The nights are difficult for me.
I'd miss out on precious time with you if I fell asleep first, but I won't miss a thing for the world.
I'd miss out on our conversation if I were to fall asleep, but I value our time together too much to let that happen.
If you only knew what you mean to me, you wouldn't be too far off if you guessed everything.
If you fully comprehended how much you mean to me, you would not be far from understanding that it is everything.
From the morning and night and all the time in between, you're all that I think about constantly.
From when I wake until I sleep and every moment in between, you are always on my mind.
I can't wait until the next time that I hear your voice, 'cause in comparison every other sound is just noise.
I am eagerly anticipating the next time I hear your voice since, compared to it, everything else just seems like background noise.
From our 4AM phone calls and talks under street lights, your voice is what sings me to sleep every night.
Even at 4AM or when we are whispering under the street lights, your voice lulls me to sleep every night.
If you only knew what it takes to keep this heart from breaking while you're miles and miles away.
If you understood the effort it takes for me to keep my heart from breaking while you're far away, you would be amazed.
I really hope you can hear me from where you are, 'cause I'm here to stay.
I hope my words reach you wherever you are, as I am committed and not going anywhere.
I won't miss a thing for the world.
I will not let anything come between us.
From the time I wake up and when I'm fast asleep...
From the moment I start my day until I doze off at night...
Contributed by Emily W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mera Kristina
This song is purely beautiful! It makes me feel like I am worth something to someone <3
Gabriel hg
Increible canción, siempre encuentro canciones que me gustan cuando ya hace años que las han subido, al igual que "tired eyes" es una canción muy bonita y me ha encantado, desde ahora de mis canciones preferidas (es increible que tenga tan pocas visitas una canción tan buena como esta)
Gracias a rival summers por estas canciones.
Thank you for this song :D
Jasmine Elliott
Your voice is literally flawless.
Courtney Tomlinson
Thank you for this song. It sums up my exact situation right now. So beautiful.
Hannah
this is amazing! I love it so much<3
Ivan Gutierrez
es mi cancion favorita de verdad... creo que teneis mucho futuro en la musica
Mara Torres
es demasiado bonita.
Rival Summers
I'm really glad you like it!
nicola alexander
if she only knew what she meant to me. she was my everything for just a short while and i wish i had more time with her
jusufapr
💙😌