What If
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Couldn't move a mountain but, what if
Couldn't be an angel nor a goddess
There's so many stories we'd love to believe
But all I ever can be is me
There's a devil inside us all
But I believe in the beautiful

We can't change today
Undo yesterday
Make it go away
But what if
When tomorrow comes
We could be the ones
Who make miracles
What if

Saw you on the news today, crying
I just wanna turn you off, keep denying
Waiting for a wind to change to pull me right in
And while I'm waiting you're under my skin

We can't change today
Undo yesterday
Make it go away
But what if
When tomorrow comes
We could be the ones
Who make miracles
What if

There's a devil inside us all
I still believe in the beautiful
(what if)
(what if)

We can't change today
Undo yesterday
Make it go away
But what if
When tomorrow comes
We could be the ones
Who make miracles
What if
(2x)

We can't change today
Undo yesterday
Make it go away
But what if





Couldn't save the world today...
But what if...

Overall Meaning

The Johnssons's song "What If" talks about the possibilities of what could happen if we tried to do something different. The lyrics imply that they cannot change the past but they can imagine the future and make it better. The first verse talks about the limitations that people have, they can't move mountains or be a goddess, but they believe in beautiful things despite having a devil inside them. This means that even though no one is perfect and everyone has their demons, there is still hope for a beautiful world.


The chorus repeats the phrase "we can't change today, undo yesterday, make it go away, but what if," which is emphasizing that they can't change the past but they can change the future. They talk about seeing someone crying on the news and feeling powerless, waiting for something to change. However, the song then acknowledges that while waiting for changes to occur, people are capable of making a difference right now.


In conclusion, the song is about hope and having faith in the possibility of a better future. Even though we can't change the past, we can still imagine and work towards a beautiful outcome.


Line by Line Meaning

Couldn't move a mountain but, what if
Although I may not be capable of achieving great feats like moving mountains, what if I could still make a difference in the world?


Couldn't be an angel nor a goddess
I may not possess godly powers or exhibit angelic qualities, but that doesn't mean I am not significant or can't make a change.


There's so many stories we'd love to believe
We all have our wishes and aspirations, and at times, they may seem far-fetched or unattainable.


But all I ever can be is me
Regardless of what I want or desire, I can only be true to myself and strive to do the best I can with what I have and who I am.


There's a devil inside us all
We all have the capacity for evil and wrongdoing, but it does not negate the fact that we also have the potential for good and beauty.


But I believe in the beautiful
Despite the darkness and negativity that exist in the world and within ourselves, I choose to believe in and hold on to the beautiful things.


We can't change today
We cannot undo what has already been done or change the things that have already happened.


Undo yesterday
We cannot go back in time and undo any mistakes or missteps we have made.


Make it go away
We cannot magically erase the past and its consequences.


But what if
Despite all of these limitations and challenges, what if there's still hope for a better tomorrow?


When tomorrow comes
Rather than dwelling on the past, we should focus on the opportunities and possibilities that tomorrow brings.


We could be the ones
As individuals, we have the power to effect change and make a positive impact in the world.


Who make miracles
Through our actions, we have the ability to create seemingly impossible, life-changing moments that could be considered miracles in their own right.


Saw you on the news today, crying
I witnessed a tragedy or someone in need on the news that moved me emotionally.


I just wanna turn you off, keep denying
Despite my emotional response, part of me wants to ignore the issue or pretend it isn't happening.


Waiting for a wind to change to pull me right in
Although I may be hesitant to get involved, I am waiting for some sort of sign to motivate me into taking action.


And while I'm waiting you're under my skin
Even though I am not actively doing anything, the issue is still affecting me and weighing on my mind and heart.


Couldn't save the world today...
Despite my best efforts, I was not able to singlehandedly solve all of the world's problems or crises today.


But what if...
Despite my limitations, what if there's still hope for positive change and transformative moments in the future?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SARA VARGA MADELEINE JONSSON, STEFAN NILS GUNNAR NILSSON, FREDRIK CHARLES RANDQUIST, MARCUS JOHAN FRENELL

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