If I Had a Talking Picture of You
Rudy Vallee & His Connecticut Yankees Lyrics
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I could be glad all of the while
I could change the grey skies to blues
If I had you
I could leave the old days behind
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could start my life all a new
If I had you
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could cross the burning desert
If I had you by my side
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
There is nothing I couldn't do
If I had you
I could show the world how to smile
I could be glad all of the while
I could change the grey skies to blues
If I had you
I could leave the old days behind
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I could start my life all a new
If I had you
I could climb the snow capped mountains
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could cross the burning desert
If I had you by my side
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
There is nothing I couldn't do
"If I Had You" is a love song that shares the singer's deep longing for the presence of the person he loves. The song opens with the declaration that if he had the person he is speaking of, he would be able to show the world how to smile and he would be happy all the time. The feeling of being incomplete without the one he loves is emphasized in the second line, for he mentions that he could change grey skies to blue, but that can only happen if he has his beloved with him. The chorus of the song repeats the idea that with his lover, he could leave behind the past and start his life anew as well as the idea that he could accomplish anything with them, including climbing mountains or crossing the vast desert.
The verse that follows goes into detail about just how much he could accomplish and how much he could be with his beloved by his side. Here he sings about being able to explore the world, both its oceans and its deserts, with his lover beside him. He even claims that he could be anything from a humble man to a great king if he had the love and support of his partner. Ultimately, the central theme of the song is that if he had the person he loves, he could do anything.
Line by Line Meaning
I could show the world how to smile
I have a positive attitude that could inspire others to be happy.
I could be glad all of the while
My happiness is not dependent on external factors but comes from within.
I could change the grey skies to blues
I believe in the power of positivity to transform a dreary situation into a better one.
If I had you
I need the love and support of a special person to help me achieve my dreams.
I could leave the old days behind
I am ready for a fresh start and am willing to let go of the past.
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
My desire to be with you is stronger than my attachment to my current social circle.
I could start my life all a new
With you by my side, I feel confident to take risks and pursue my passions.
I could climb the snow capped mountains
I am adventurous and am willing to take on challenges with you.
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I want to explore new horizons and discover the world with you.
I could cross the burning desert
I am determined to overcome any obstacles that come our way as a team.
If I had you by my side
My faith in our partnership is unshakeable and I know we can conquer anything together.
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
With your support, I feel empowered to be the best version of myself and achieve great things.
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
Regardless of our social status or material possessions, our love for each other is what truly matters.
There is nothing I couldn't do
With you, I feel unstoppable and capable of accomplishing anything I put my mind to.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GORDON MILLS
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@RoryVanucchi
One of his best. Great song