As if Nothing's Wrong
T.O.P Lyrics


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Two young girls, looking out for fun
Reckless and wild living life on the run
Living between fairytales and dreams
Just one wrong turn and it's nightmares and screams
You can look like a woman if you play fast and wild
When things go wrong you will break like a child
You know I wouldn't be singing this song
If dreams came true and nothing went wrong

Two young girls thinking life will be free
Far from the rain and responsibility
Head for the sun, romance and dreams
Say goodbye to childhood life's about to get mean
When you hang out with dealers, cold hearted stealers
Sometimes you feel like 'no one here can beat us'
But you know I wouldn't be singing this song
If dreams came true and nothing went wrong

One found peace and a sweet, sweet lover
One felt rejected, found a dangerous other
Disillusion, obsession, jealousy and pain
Domination, transgression, dangerous games

Short term lovers, the beach and the sun
Take away the edge for two hearts on the run
New friends and lovers keep you clear for a time
But the road keeps calling to a restless mind
Drive across the desert but somethings not right
Whispered voices singing 'someone dies tonight'
And you know I wouldn't be singing this song
If dreams came true and nothing went wrong

Dark drugs, strong booze and dangerous men
It's a deadly combination when you hit that bend
Two girls riding high in the back of a car
And in between the boy who had gone too far

It's a dangerous game playing for high stakes
One wrong decision is all it takes
You know you're not guilty when a young boy dies
The judge says 'put away that arrogant eye'
'I can't find you guilty for what you did'
But you won't ever feel right and you can't keep that hid'
You know I wouldn't be singing this song




If dreams came true, if nothing went wrong
If nothing went wrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to T.O.P's song As if Nothing's Wrong tell the story of two young girls seeking escape from their mundane lives and the perils they face as they indulge in risky behaviors in the pursuit of a carefree lifestyle. The first verse highlights their carefree spirit as they engage in reckless behavior underscored by their dreams and fantasies. However, the danger that lurks just beneath the surface is further depicted in the lines "Just one wrong turn and it's nightmares and screams. You can look like a woman if you play fast and wild. When things go wrong you will break like a child," which suggests the inevitable consequences of their choices.


The second verse continues the narrative, revealing that the girls seek validation through indulgence in drugs, fast living, and the pursuit of romance. Their efforts to escape reality lead them down the path of disillusionment and exposure to the more dangerous side of life as they encounter dealers and cold-hearted stealers. The lyrics warn that these risks eventually lead to heartache, disappointment, and pain. They seek out new friends and lovers to evade their reality, but the road continually calls to their restless nature.


The chorus 'If dreams came true, if nothing went wrong' repeats, underscoring the gamble of trying to obtain their desires without the cost of making decisions that can have life-changing ramifications. Ultimately, their experiences include disillusionment, obsession, jealousy, domination, and transgression that end tragically with one boy losing his life. As the song ends, the singer acknowledges that he would not sing this song if nothing ever went wrong, an indication that life's lessons come with consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

Two young girls, looking out for fun
Two girls, eager for adventure


Reckless and wild living life on the run
Living life with carelessness and freedom


Living between fairytales and dreams
Living in an imaginary world of perfect scenarios


Just one wrong turn and it's nightmares and screams
One mistake can lead to an unexpected turn of events, with bad consequences


You can look like a woman if you play fast and wild
Being a woman doesn't rely on just appearances but on reckless behavior


When things go wrong you will break like a child
Breaking down emotionally when things don't go as planned


You know I wouldn't be singing this song
If everything went well, this wouldn't be a warning story


Two young girls thinking life will be free
Believing that adulthood is freedom and no responsibility


Far from the rain and responsibility
Freedom from mundane tasks and obligations


Head for the sun, romance and dreams
Looking for adventure and love


Say goodbye to childhood life's about to get mean
Leaving childhood innocence behind, getting ready to face harsh reality


When you hang out with dealers, cold hearted stealers
Dangerous associates who don't care about others' wellbeing


Sometimes you feel like 'no one here can beat us'
Overconfidence when being with dangerous friends


One found peace and a sweet, sweet lover
One of them found happiness and a life partner


One felt rejected, found a dangerous other
The other one felt rejected and turned to dangerous people


Disillusion, obsession, jealousy and pain
Negative emotions that can arise from toxic relationships


Domination, transgression, dangerous games
Unsafe power dynamics and games with potentially deadly consequences


Short term lovers, the beach and the sun
Temporary flings and temporary happiness


Take away the edge for two hearts on the run
Temporary happiness is a temporary escape for two people who are running away from their problems


New friends and lovers keep you clear for a time
New relationships can help clear negative thoughts for a while


But the road keeps calling to a restless mind
Restlessness can't be solved with temporary escapes


Drive across the desert but somethings not right
Even calm and serene environments can't calm down troubled minds


Whispered voices singing 'someone dies tonight'
Danger is lurking around the corner


Dark drugs, strong booze and dangerous men
A deadly mix of drugs, alcohol and dangerous people


It's a deadly combination when you hit that bend
When unexpected events occur, the mix of toxic elements can lead to fatal outcomes


Two girls riding high in the back of a car
Two girls behaving recklessly, high on life


And in between the boy who had gone too far
The boy who will serve as an omen of everything gone wrong


It's a dangerous game playing for high stakes
The game of life becomes deadly when you put everything on the line


One wrong decision is all it takes
A single bad choice can trigger a domino effect of disasters


You know you're not guilty when a young boy dies
Although not legally guilty, the emotional burden will never go away


The judge says 'put away that arrogant eye'
Blaming the victim instead of acknowledging the dangers of the world


'I can't find you guilty for what you did'
Legally, absolving the responsibility


But you won't ever feel right and you can't keep that hid'
You might be cleared legally, but the guilt will always stay with you


If dreams came true, if nothing went wrong
The irony of the story is that if everything went well, the song wouldn't exist as a warning story




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Written by: Liesel Pauwels, Vincent O'Brien

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Comments from YouTube:

@aquarius1507

I love this song and used to wonder why the beat was so familiar. The intro and the production is very similar to "I Know What You Want" by Busta Rhymes.

Both are great songs and include a female feature

@reaalllmino6739

the lyrics show how much top love his ex. Im crying 😔😭

@hanloften9403

reaalll mino I do think a man got heavy heart than a woman😃 when both breaking up..

@girlstrangerlove

@@hanloften9403 I don't think so 🤷‍♀️ Depends on the person, not a gender thing at all

@nuralia7152

this is really represent me because i keep wondering if my ex-boyfriend did the same thing after we broke up..but unfortunately, only me crying alone missing our moments together before, while he already have a new girlfriend..well, i don't blame anyone..i just wish have a happy life and enjoy it..and by the way i still missing this song even now already 2018.. hwaiting TOP in your military services...

@Phm777

For anyone that can't find it on Spotify. It's renamed to "Pretended" in Big Bang's mini album "Always"

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