If I were you
Roy Cousins and the Royals Lyrics


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Here's an emotional one for you
If I ever lost you
Yeah
Royal Ryan
Let's go
If I Ever Lost You (Shit)
I'd prolly be lost too (I'd be lost)
Don't think I could fall in love again (I couldn't)
Your my lover, a mother, and my friend
It should be us in the end
If I ever lost you (Shit)
I'd prolly be lost too (I'd be lost)
Don't think I could fall in love again (I couldn't)
Your my lover, a mother, and my friend
It should be us in the end
You've been there since the start
Showed me that I deserved it all and healed my heart
You bring out the best in me
I can't do this without you
Things would never be the same
A life with no sunshine
Only rain
My dream came true when I found you
If I lost you
I wouldn't know what to do
Thinking bout all our memories, that day you rejected me
I was rushing things, you were so calm and carefree
Week later you were mine
That was a sign
To enjoy the moment, and not worry bout time
This is home for both of us, you know it's real
Remember when you told me that
You were pregnant, it felt so surreal
If I Ever Lost You (Shit)
I'd prolly be lost too
Don't think I could fall in love again (Nah)
Your my lover, a mother, and my friend
It should be us in the end
Life without you wouldn't be life
We married yet, but you're my wife
I know everything happens for a reason
But if something happened to you
I don't know if I'd make it through the night
If I ever lost you (Shit)
I'd prolly be lost too (I'd be lost)
Don't think I could fall in love again (I couldn't)




Your my lover, a mother, and my friend
It should be us in the end

Overall Meaning

The song "If I Were You" by Roy Cousins and the Royals is a heart-wrenching tribute to a loved one. The lyrics convey a deep sense of love, loss, and fear of losing the person who means the world to the singer. The song is a melancholic homage to the person who completes the singer's life. The recurring refrain of "If I ever lost you (Shit), I'd probably be lost too" establishes the central theme of the song. The singer feels that he cannot imagine his life without his partner and that he would be lost without them.


The first verse of the song emphasizes the singer's fear of losing his partner. He states that he couldn't fall in love again, and his partner is more than just a lover; they are also his "mother" and "friend." The singer acknowledges that he needs his partner to navigate the complexities of life. The second verse reveals the depth of the relationship between the two. The singer declares that his partner has been beside him since the beginning and has healed his heart. The singer also reflects on the happy times and memories shared by the couple.


The song's chorus repeats the feelings of fear and loss expressed in the verses. The singer declares that life without his partner would be empty, and he would not know what to do. The singer feels that their union is preordained and that their relationship should last until the end of time.


Overall, the song "If I Were You" highlights the importance of the people we love in our lives. The lyrics emphasize the value of companionship, love, and support in keeping us grounded and making our lives worth living.


Line by Line Meaning

If I ever lost you
Losing you would be devastating


I'd prolly be lost too
I would feel lost without you


Don't think I could fall in love again
I wouldn't be able to love anyone else like I love you


Your my lover, a mother, and my friend
You mean everything to me and fulfill different roles in my life


It should be us in the end
We are meant to be together forever


You've been there since the start
You have been with me from the beginning and helped me heal


Showed me that I deserved it all and healed my heart
You have taught me to love and helped me move on from past hurts


You bring out the best in me
You inspire me to be my best self


I can't do this without you
I need you by my side


Things would never be the same
I wouldn't be able to cope without you


A life with no sunshine
My life would be dark and bleak without you


My dream came true when I found you
You are my soulmate and my dream come true


Thinking bout all our memories, that day you rejected me
Reflecting on our history, including the time you didn't reciprocate my feelings


That was a sign
It was a sign that we were meant to be together


To enjoy the moment, and not worry bout time
To live in the present and cherish our time together


This is home for both of us, you know it's real
We have created a life together and it is true and genuine


Remember when you told me that
Recalling a specific memory together


You were pregnant, it felt so surreal
The day I found out we were going to start a family was an incredible moment


Life without you wouldn't be life
My life would not be worth living without you


We married yet, but you're my wife
Even though we aren't married yet, you are already my wife in my heart


I know everything happens for a reason
I believe in fate and that our paths were meant to cross


But if something happened to you
If anything ever happened to you


I don't know if I'd make it through the night
I wouldn't be able to cope with your absence




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Written by: Austin Knight

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