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The Pink Group Lyrics
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If I were a train, I'd be late.
And if I were a good man, I'd talk with you more often than I do.
If I were to sleep, I could dream.
If I were afraid, I could hide.
If I go insane, please don't put your wires in my brain.
If I were the moon, I'd be cool.
If I were a good man, I'd understand the spaces between friends.
If I were alone, I would cry.
And if I were with you, I'd be home and dry.
And if I go insane, will you still let me join in with the game?
If I were a swan, I'd be gone.
If I were a train, I'd be late again.
If I were a good man, I'd talk to you more often than I do.
The Pink Group's song "If" is a contemplative piece about the possibilities and uncertainties of life. The lyrics consist mainly of hypothetical situations and possibilities if the singer were to be different things. The song is essentially a rumination on the human condition and our inherent sense of uncertainty and vulnerability.
At the heart of the song is the line "If I were a good man, I'd talk with you more often than I do". This line speaks to the idea that people often regret not communicating enough with their loved ones and that good communication is essential to maintaining relationships. The singer seems to recognize this, yet they still struggle to open up and connect with others.
The repeated phrase "If I go insane" also adds to the sense of vulnerability and uncertainty present in the song. It implies that the singer is aware that mental illness is a possibility, and that they fear losing control over their own mind.
Overall, the song is a poignant reminder that life is full of uncertainties and that we must cherish the connections we have with others before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were a swan, I'd be gone.
If only I could easily flee from my problems or responsibilities.
If I were a train, I'd be late.
If my life were on a predetermined track, I would likely still be behind schedule.
And if I were a good man, I'd talk with you more often than I do.
Even if I were a better person, I would still struggle to communicate with you as much as I want to.
If I were to sleep, I could dream.
If only I could rest and escape reality through my dreams.
If I were afraid, I could hide.
If only I could conceal my fears instead of confronting them.
If I go insane, please don't put your wires in my brain.
I fear losing control of myself and being influenced by others in crazy ways.
If I were the moon, I'd be cool.
If only I could radiate a sense of calm and detachment like the moon.
If I were a rule, I would bend.
I am not rigid or inflexible, but rather willing to adapt and accommodate others.
If I were a good man, I'd understand the spaces between friends.
Even if I were a better person, I would still grapple with the complexity of friendships and their boundaries.
If I were alone, I would cry.
If only I could express my emotions without fear of judgement or rejection from others.
And if I were with you, I'd be home and dry.
Being with you soothes and comforts me, as if I have found a true sense of home and safety.
And if I go insane, will you still let me join in with the game?
Even if I become unhinged or irrational, will you still include me and treat me with compassion and respect?
If I were a swan, I'd be gone.
If only I could escape my problems or responsibilities with the ease and grace of a swan.
If I were a train, I'd be late again.
My life feels like an endless cycle of falling behind, no matter how hard I try to stay on schedule.
If I were a good man, I'd talk to you more often than I do.
Due to my own personal issues or shortcomings, I struggle to communicate with you as much as I desire.
Writer(s): David Gates
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.