If I Was
Tom A. Smith Lyrics


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If I could build you a house
I'll build the best around
I'd make it out of solid gold
With marble on the ground
Our TV would be crystal clear
As if it was outside
Our swimming pool the deepest blue
A five hundred-metre slide

'Cause if I was nobody
Without a single care
Oh, I would still be happy
As long as you were there

And if I made an aeroplane
I'd make it fly for you
And I would be the pilot
And you'd co-pilot, too
We'd fly to every destination
You could ever see fly to every city
And every small country

'Cause if I was nobody
Without a single care
Oh, I would still be happy
As long as you were there

If I was a songwriter
I'd write a song for you
I'd be as good as Elton John
And hit's, I'd have a few
I'd write "Bohemian Rhapsody"
But I'd improve the tune
I'd write the most romantic song
Another Harvest Moon

'Cause if I was nobody
Without a single care
Oh, I would still be happy
As long as you were there
'Cause If I was nobody
Without a single care i would still be happy
As long as you were there
'Cause If I was nobody
Without a single care i would still be happy
As long as you were there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tom A. Smith's song "If I Was" depict a person's deep love and adoration for someone else. The singer expresses their willingness to go above and beyond to make the other person happy and content. The lyrics present three scenarios in which the singer imagines what they would do if they had the ability to do anything for their loved one.


In the first verse, the singer suggests that if they could build a house, it would be the best one around, made of precious materials like solid gold and marble. Their aim is to create the perfect living environment for their loved one. The mention of a crystal clear TV and a deep blue swimming pool with a massive slide emphasizes their desire to provide only the best for their partner.


The second verse takes a different approach as the singer envisions themselves as a pilot who would fly their loved one to every destination they desire. The singer wants to explore the world with their partner, visiting cities and small countries together. This reflects a sense of adventure and a willingness to share experiences and create memories.


In the final verse, the singer imagines themselves as a talented songwriter, comparing themselves to the legendary Elton John. They express their desire to write a song for their loved one, even improving upon iconic songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody" with their own romantic twist, referencing "Another Harvest Moon." This portrayal showcases the singer's creativity and their intention to express their love through music.


Line by Line Meaning

If I could build you a house
If I had the ability to create a home for you


I'll build the best around
I would construct the most exceptional house


I'd make it out of solid gold
The material of the house would be pure gold


With marble on the ground
The flooring would be made of luxurious marble


Our TV would be crystal clear
The television we have would have impeccable clarity


As if it was outside
The viewing experience would be as if we were outdoors


Our swimming pool the deepest blue
The pool we have would possess the deepest shade of blue


A five hundred-metre slide
There would be an enormous slide extending for five hundred meters


Cause if I was nobody
In the scenario where I had no significance or importance


Without a single care
Without any worries or concerns


Oh, I would still be happy
Nevertheless, I would experience contentment


As long as you were there
As long as you were present by my side


And if I made an aeroplane
If I were capable of constructing an airplane


I'd make it fly for you
I would design it to soar through the skies solely for your enjoyment


And I would be the pilot
I would take on the role of the pilot


And you'd co-pilot, too
You would accompany me as the co-pilot


We'd fly to every destination
Together, we would travel to countless places


You could ever see fly to every city
We would visit all the cities you have ever desired


And every small country
Additionally, we would explore even the smallest countries


If I was a songwriter
If I possessed the talent of a songwriter


I'd write a song for you
I would compose a song dedicated to you


I'd be as good as Elton John
My songwriting abilities would be on par with the renowned Elton John


And hit's, I'd have a few
I would produce several popular and successful songs


I'd write 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
One of the songs I would write would be on the level of 'Bohemian Rhapsody'


But I'd improve the tune
However, I would enhance the melody


I'd write the most romantic song
I would create the most heartfelt and romantic composition


Another Harvest Moon
Similar in sentiment to the song 'Harvest Moon'


Cause if I was nobody
Because in a scenario where I held no significance or importance


Without a single care
Without any worries or concerns


Oh, I would still be happy
Nevertheless, I would experience contentment


As long as you were there
As long as you were present by my side


Cause if I was nobody
Because in a scenario where I held no significance or importance


Without a single care
Without any worries or concerns


Oh, I would still be happy
Nevertheless, I would experience contentment


As long as you were there
As long as you were present by my side


Cause if I was nobody
Because in a scenario where I held no significance or importance


Without a single care
Without any worries or concerns


Oh, I would still be happy
Nevertheless, I would experience contentment


As long as you were there
As long as you were present by my side




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