At the 1999 Melodifestivalen, t… Read Full Bio ↴Therese is a pop singer from Sweden
At the 1999 Melodifestivalen, the Swedish qualification for Eurovision Song Contest, Drömhus competed with the song "Stjärna på himmelen" ("Star in the sky"). It finished second, thus not qualifying for the European finals. In 2000, Therese announced that she will leave Drömhus to perform under her own name Therese instead. The year 2004 launched Therese overseas, with her remarkable success with Swedish DJ Stonebridge. They teamed up to release the worldwide dance hit ("Put 'Em High"). In late 2004 she produced her club hit Time. In 2007, she, together with The Attic, competed with the song "The Arrival" at Melodifestivalen for the opportunity to represent Sweden in Eurovision song contest in Helsinki, Finland. On the 17 February 2007, Therese, featuring The Attic, ended up in 7th place in Melodifestivalens semifinal, but did not qualify any further in the contest. Therese is releasing a new single, "Feelin' Me", in the UK in May 2007, on Positva Records.
If Only You
Therese Lyrics
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Look where we are falling apart,
And nothing seems to mend,
This state of you, this state of me, mm
Who do you think you're fooling now?
I guess we never find it out.
If only you, if only you, could see that I?m burning,
If only you, would know how I?m hurting
All for you, if only you
I guess it's alright I keep my head high,
You never see me cry,
Confused over you, bad by me, yeah
Who do you think you're fooling now?
I guess we never find it out.
Who do you think you're fooling now, now?
If only you, if only you,
Could see that I?m burning (burning, baby) if only you,
Would know how I?m hurting, all for you, If only you
If only you, would know me better,
If only you would listen better,
If only you would see me better,
If only you would hear me better,
Set me free, before you press delete
If only you, could see that I'm burning,
If only you would know how I'm hurting, all for you.
If only you-you-yoou
(baby if only you), if only you
The lyrics of "If Only U" by Therese / Danny depict the pain and frustration of a failed relationship. The song starts by acknowledging the current state of the relationship, which is falling apart, and despite all attempts to mend it, it seems to be hopeless. The singer then asks the question, "Who do you think you're fooling now?" suggesting that the other person might be in denial about the state of the relationship. The chorus repeats the phrase, "If only you," which highlights the desire for the other person to see and understand the suffering they have caused. The singer is burning with hurt and pain for their partner, and they wish that the other person could see that.
The second verse shows the singer trying to keep their self-esteem high despite the situation. They are hurt and confused, but they try their best to keep their emotions in check. The same question is repeated in the second half of the song, but this time, the singer wishes that the other person would know them better, listen to them better, see them better, and hear them better. It seems that the singer feels like they are not being understood or heard by their partner, and they want to be set free.
Overall, the song conveys the message that sometimes, no matter how much we try, some relationships are not meant to be. It highlights the importance of understanding, communication, and empathy in any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
If only you,
Wishing that the person being addressed would understand and acknowledge the issues in their relationship.
Look where we are falling apart,
Noticing the breakdown in the relationship and acknowledging it has reached a critical point.
And nothing seems to mend,
Feeling hopeless that the problems in the relationship are beyond repair.
This state of you, this state of me, mm
Feeling that both parties are at fault and the issues are a result of the actions of both individuals.
Who do you think you're fooling now?
Questioning the sincerity and honesty of the other person in the relationship.
I guess we never find it out.
Feeling uncertain if the truth of the situation will ever be revealed.
If only you, if only you, could see that I?m burning,
Wishing that the other person could understand the emotional pain and distress that is being experienced.
If only you, would know how I?m hurting
Wishing that the other person could empathize and understand the extent of the emotional pain being felt.
All for you, if only you
Expressing the willingness to endure emotional pain for the sake of the relationship.
I guess it's alright I keep my head high,
Deciding to maintain composure and self-respect despite the hurt that is being felt.
You never see me cry,
Hiding emotional distress from the other person in the relationship.
Confused over you, bad by me, yeah
Feeling uncertain and conflicted about the relationship, and acknowledging that one's own actions may have contributed to its downfall.
If only you, could see that I'm burning (burning, baby) if only you,
Reiterating the intense emotional pain that is being experienced and the desire for the other person to acknowledge it.
Would know how I'm hurting, all for you, If only you
Reiterating the willingness to endure emotional pain for the sake of the relationship and the desire for the other person to understand the extent of that pain.
If only you, would know me better,
Wishing that the other person could have a deeper understanding of one's personality and emotions.
If only you would listen better,
Wishing that the other person would pay closer attention and give more consideration to what is being said.
If only you would see me better,
Wishing that the other person would have a better understanding and appreciation of one's worth and value in the relationship.
If only you would hear me better,
Wishing that the other person would give more attention and consideration to one's feelings and needs in the relationship.
Set me free, before you press delete
Requesting that the other person end the relationship before completely cutting off all communication and disregarding its significance.
If only you-you-yoou
(baby if only you), if only you
Reiterating the desire for the other person to understand and acknowledge the problems in the relationship and the intense emotional pain that is being experienced.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: MICHEL HENRY ALLAN ZITRON, SOPHIA SOMAJO, VINCENT FRED PONTARE
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Look where we are falling apart,
And nothing seems to mend,
This state of you, this state of me, mm
Who do you think you're fooling now?
I guess we never find it out.
Who do you think you're fooling now, now?
If only you, if only you, could see that I?m burning,
If only you, would know how I?m hurting
All for you, if only you
I guess it's alright I keep my head high,
You never see me cry,
Confused over you, bad by me, yeah
Who do you think you're fooling now?
I guess we never find it out.
Who do you think you're fooling now, now?
If only you, if only you,
Could see that I?m burning (burning, baby) if only you,
Would know how I?m hurting, all for you, If only you..
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@boi chester its popular song in Poland ;)
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