If
Soul Lounge Vol. 1 Lyrics
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Too far away, for me to reach So beautiful, you cannot see So obvious, but hard to find A gift to me, all by design
Bridge 1
What if I pretend the world is mine
What if I pretend I’m right this time
What if I intend to go this way
What if there’s a chance to make you stay
VERSE 2
Too many words, the book’s a lie The oldest soul, too young to die A story told, without a name
If no one lives, to win the game
Bridge 2
But what if I pretend the world is mine What if I pretend I’m right this time
What if I intend to go this way
What if there’s a chance to make you stay
"If" by Soul Lounge Vol. 1 is a song that speaks volumes about love and its complexities. The song starts off by describing someone out of reach, someone who is beyond beautiful but is somehow hidden from view. The songwriter acknowledges that this person is too obvious but difficult to attain. However, in some way or another, it seems like this person was meant to be a gift to the songwriter, no matter how difficult it may be to receive them.
The song speaks of jealousy and self-doubt which the songwriter seems to struggle with. In the first verse, the lyrics discuss how hard it is to see such a beautiful person who is so far away. In the subsequent lines, the words imply that the person the songwriter is referring to may not see the potential in the songwriter, and the beauty of the songwriter's own soul, which is hidden from view.
In the two bridges, the songwriter questions their decision to attempt the impossible. The songwriter desperately tries to 'pretend' or 'intend' to alter the power dynamic of the relationship, but is ultimately haunted by the idea of what might happen if the other person reciprocates their love. The songwriter's speaks of self-doubt and insecurities in both of the bridges, but also acknowledges that there might be a chance that the person the song is written for will stay if they act upon their feelings.
Overall, the song is a reflection of one's desires, ambitions, and fears. It puts forth the idea that sometimes, love can be a tough pill to swallow, and the fear of rejection, the fear of letting someone new into your life, and the fear of change is inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
Too far away, for me to reach
You seem unattainable to me, like something that's out of my reach
So beautiful, you cannot see
You are too modest to recognize your own beauty
So obvious, but hard to find
Despite being obvious, there is some difficulty in finding you
A gift to me, all by design
It feels like destiny or fate that you were meant to be a gift to me
What if I pretend the world is mine
What if I imagine I have complete control over the world around me?
What if I pretend I’m right this time
What if I believe that I'm correct in my opinions and actions
What if I intend to go this way
What if I have a plan and purpose for my actions
What if there’s a chance to make you stay
What if there is a possibility for you to remain in my life?
Too many words, the book’s a lie
Many things are simply not true, regardless of how many words are written about them
The oldest soul, too young to die
You possess a certain timelessness, even though you are young and still have much living to do
A story told, without a name
There are often stories and experiences that remain unnamed or anonymous
If no one lives, to win the game
What is the point of winning if there is no one around to experience it with?
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@lorenzowalkersr5576
Soul lounge jazz is on keep it coming.
@earthhuman192
Amazing, this has been my jam ever since I heard it last week on Pandora
@soulfuldos
nice one
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