Formed in the Rio Grande Valley, the original members included guitarists Danny McKenna, Balde Silva, Art Mendoza, bassist Steve Zipper and drummer Rob Young. After numerous club performances around South Texas, the band moved to San Antonio, Texas and received a major record deal from RCA (now BMG). This deal would recruit the production talents of Sean Delaney, who at the time was also producing KISS. In addition, guitarist Mendoza was replaced with guitarist and banjoist extraordinaire Ron Rose, who added a country flavor to the band.
Their self-titled debut LP appeared on RCA in 1978, with the single "My Angel Baby" topping the easy-listening charts and falling just shy of the pop Top Ten; 1979's More than a Love Song failed to recapture its predecessor's success, however, and after issuing If You Believe a year later, Toby Beau was dropped from their contract. The band continued playing the Texas club circuit during the decades that followed, however, still with Silva at the helm.
If I Were You
Toby Beau Lyrics
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It wasn't just by accident, our paths were meant to cross eventually
You say you'd lost each time you try to give
Well, I don't mean to tell you how to live
But if I were you, I'd fall in love with me
Don't get me wrong, I don't pretend to know the future
But if you feel it half as much
'Cause I do when your body touches me
So please don't let the good life pass you by
Girl, if I were you
I'd fall in love with me
And if you were me, you'd feel a pounding deep inside going stronger
And through these eyes, you'd see there isn't any reason to wait
Any longer
Take my advice and all the love I had to give you
Odds are this time you just can't miss
What happened in the past is history
But what's going on right now can't be denied
I only want to help you to decide
So, if I were you, I'd fall in love with me
The lyrics of Toby Beau's song "If I Were You" convey a sense of confidence and assurance. The singer is proclaiming that if they were in the position of the person they are addressing, they would not hesitate to fall in love with them. They suggest that the connection between these two people was not due to chance but rather meant to happen. The singer acknowledges that the other person has faced challenges with love but encourages them not to give up. They argue that if the person feels even a fraction of the intense feelings the singer has, then they should take a chance on love with them.
The song is essentially a persuasive argument for the other person to choose to be with the singer. They suggest that the other person will not regret giving love a try with them. The lyrics are confident and direct, indicating that the singer believes in the connection they share. There is an undertone of assurance about the future, indicating that the singer is confident that the relationship will work out. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of passion and assurance, urging the other person to take a chance on love with the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were you, I'd the situation over
If I were in your shoes, I'd carefully evaluate the situation
It wasn't just by accident, our paths were meant to cross eventually
Our meeting was not a coincidence, but a destiny
You say you'd lost each time you try to give
You claim to have failed every attempt at love
Well, I don't mean to tell you how to live
I don't want to dictate how you should live your life
But if I were you, I'd fall in love with me
However, if I were you, I would fall in love with myself
Don't get me wrong, I don't pretend to know the future
I don't want to come across as presumptuous, but I can't predict the future
But if you feel it half as much
But if you feel even half of what I do
'Cause I do when your body touches me
When you touch me, I feel intense emotions
Then you must know it's worth at least to try
You must acknowledge that it's worth a shot
So please don't let the good life pass you by
Don't let happiness slip away
Girl, if I were you
Lady, if I were in your shoes
I'd fall in love with me
I would give myself a chance
And if you were me, you'd feel a pounding deep inside going stronger
If you were in my position, you would feel a strong, intense feeling inside
And through these eyes, you'd see there isn't any reason to wait
And if you saw things from my perspective, you'd realize there's no good reason to delay
Any longer
Any further
Take my advice and all the love I had to give you
Consider my suggestions and the love I'm willing to offer you
Odds are this time you just can't miss
Chances are, this time, you won't fail
What happened in the past is history
The past is long gone, and we can't change it
But what's going on right now can't be denied
But we can't deny what's happening right now
I only want to help you to decide
I just want to assist you in making a decision
So, if I were you, I'd fall in love with me
Therefore, if I were in your shoes, I would fall in love with myself
Writer(s): John Christopher Farren
Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@quanchaipurananda8951
GOOSEBUMPS!!!!
This was one of my fav songs back in the day. Eventually forgot about it totally, and haven't heard it again until today. It's like meeting a long lost friend after 40 years!
@zenhippie2011
2:00
It is amazing that the descending line from G comes up only once.
@mercedesclaveria4401
To the blogger ❤️
A Million Thanks to you❤️
For this favorite song of mine,, this was way back 1981 Philippine time 🙂
I never did realize that it was sang by Lulu
But for me,, Toby Beau,, really nailed it! 😍,,
God bless ❤️ 🙂
@andyveliz6871
Great singer from Weslaco, Texas, my second hometown. Also, Balde Silva is a great friend. We both came from the same town while in my singing tour.
@bigguys45s29
Peaked as high as No. 70 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Charts in 1980. A pretty good soft rock song.
@enriquebernabeplatero7232
It's a marvellous song ... Toby Beau is a sad underrated band. Balde Silva 's gem
@andyroberts4348
Recalling my first love
40yrs ago
@lionelsilva4426
in music, the only instrument that will sound in key is the heart and soul put into it. you nailed it bro!
@sergiorivera8258
Toby Beau
"If I Were You"
1980.
@davisreglersi2232
Tu aimé cette chanson t parti trop tot frere je t aime repose en paix J. S.. Le chtroumf....