If I Can't Have You
The Krayolas Lyrics


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When you gonna stop breaking my heart?
I don't wanna be another one,
Paying for the things I never done.
Don't let go, don't let go to my love.

Can I get to your soul?
Can you get to my thoughts?
Can you promise we won't let go?
All the things that I need.
All the things that you need.
You can make it feel so real.

'Cause you can't deny,
You've blown my mind.
When I touch your body,
I feel I'm losing control.
'Cause you can't deny,
You've blown my mind.
When I see you baby,
I just don't wanna let go.

When you gonna stop breaking my heart?
I don't wanna be another one,
Paying for the things I never done.
Don't let go, don't let go to my love.

I hate to see you cry,
Your smile is a beautiful lie.
I hate to see you cry,
My love is dying inside.

I hate to see you cry,
Your smile is a beautiful lie.
I hate to see you cry,
My love is dying inside.

I can fix all those lies.
Oh, babe, oh babe, I run, but I'm running to you.
You won't see me cry, I'm hiding inside.
My heart is in pain but I'm smiling for you.

Oh baby, I'll try to make things right.
I need you more than air when I'm not with you.
Please don't ask me why, just kiss me this time.
My only dream, is about you and I.

Can I get to your soul?
Can you get to my thoughts?
Can you promise we won't let go?
All the things that I need.
All the things that you need.
You can make it feel so real.

'Cause you can't deny,
You've blown my mind.
When I touch your body,
I feel I'm losing control.
'Cause you can't deny,
You've blown my mind.
When I see you baby,
I just don't wanna let go.

When you gonna stop breaking my heart?
I don't wanna be another one,
Paying for the things I never done.
Don't let go, don't let go to my love.

I hate to see you cry,
Your smile is a beautiful lie.
I hate to see you cry,
My love is dying inside.

I can fix all those lies
Oh babe, oh babe, I run, but I'm running to you
You won't see me cry, I'm hiding inside
My heart is in pain, but I'm smiling for you.

Oh, baby, I'll try to make things right
I need you more than air, when I'm not with you




Please, don't ask me why, just kiss me this time
My only dream is about you and I.

Overall Meaning

The Krayolas's song "If I Can't Have You" discusses how heartbreak can drive someone to make bold promises and do things they never thought they would do. The first verse opens with the singer addressing their lover, pleading with them to stop breaking their heart as they don't want to be another person paying for things they never did. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing how much the singer wants to hold on to this love.


The second verse sees the singers calling out to one another, wondering if they can get to each other's soul and thoughts. The promise of never letting go is made, with the singers discussing how the other makes them feel whole, and how they can make their relationship feel so real. The pre-chorus repeats the line "you've blown my mind," referencing the power that love has over them.


The bridge takes a darker turn, as the singer talks about how they hate to see their lover cry, knowing that their smile is just a beautiful lie hiding the pain inside. They promise to fix all the lies and do whatever it takes to make things right. The final chorus repeats the same sentiments as the previous ones, with the last line emphasizing that their only dream is about being together.


Overall, the song speaks to the intense emotions that come with love, the pains of heartbreak, and the desperate longing to hold onto that love. The repetition in the hook and pre-chorus underscores the feeling of being unable to let go.


Line by Line Meaning

When you gonna stop breaking my heart?
The singer is pleading for their partner to stop hurting them emotionally.


I don't wanna be another one, Paying for the things I never done.
The singer is tired of being held responsible for things they didn't do or never had control over.


Don't let go, don't let go to my love.
The singer is begging their partner to not let go of their love and to hold onto it tightly.


Can I get to your soul?
The singer is asking if they can connect with their partner on a deeper level beyond physical attraction.


Can you get to my thoughts?
The singer is asking if their partner can understand their innermost feelings and emotions.


Can you promise we won't let go?
The singer is asking for assurance that their relationship will last and they won't be abandoned.


All the things that I need. All the things that you need. You can make it feel so real.
The singer believes that their partner can provide everything they need in a relationship and make it feel authentic and genuine.


'Cause you can't deny, You've blown my mind.
The singer is acknowledging that their attraction to their partner is overwhelming and mind-blowing.


When I touch your body, I feel I'm losing control.
The singer is describing the intense physical desire they feel towards their partner and the sensation of losing control when they are together.


When I see you baby, I just don't wanna let go.
The singer gets overwhelmed with feelings of attachment and longing when they see their partner and never want to let them go.


I hate to see you cry, Your smile is a beautiful lie.
The singer hates to see their partner in pain and feels that their smile is a facade to hide their true emotions.


My love is dying inside.
The singer is experiencing heartbreak and sadness due to their strained relationship with their partner.


I can fix all those lies.
The singer believes they can work through any issues or problems in the relationship and move past the deceit.


Oh, babe, oh babe, I run, but I'm running to you. You won't see me cry, I'm hiding inside. My heart is in pain, but I'm smiling for you.
The singer is expressing their love and dedication to their partner even though they may feel emotional pain and sadness.


Oh, baby, I'll try to make things right. I need you more than air when I'm not with you. Please don't ask me why, just kiss me this time. My only dream, is about you and I.
The singer is making a promise to work on their relationship and is expressing their deep love for their partner.




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