if
Trio Beyond featuring Jack DeJohnette Lyrics
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Now that we're cosy and clinging,
Well sir, all I can say is
If I were a bell I'd be ringing!
From the moment we kissed goodnight,
That's the way I just gotta behave,
And if I were a lamp I'd light,
Ask me how do I feel,
Little me with my quiet upbringing,
Well sir, all I can say is
If I were a gate I'd be swinging!
And if I were a watch,
I'd start popping my spring,
Oh, and if I were a bell
I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".
Ask me how do I feel
From this chemistry lesson I'm learning,
Well sir, all I can say is
If I were a bridge I'd be burning!
Well, I knew my moral would crack
From the wonderful way you looked,
Boy, if I were a duck I'd quack,
Or if I were a goose I'd be cooked!
Ask me how do I feel
Now that we're fondly caressing,
And if I were a salad,
I know I'd be splashing my dressing!
Or if I were a season,
I'd surely be Spring,
Yes, and if I were a bell,
Say, if I were a bell,
If I were a bell
I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".
The song "If" by Trio Beyond featuring Jack DeJohnette is a love song with a playful and joyful tone to it. The lyrics convey the singer's excitement and happiness about being in love, with playful metaphors used throughout. The opening line, "Ask me how do I feel, now that we're cozy and clinging," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer goes on to explain that if they were different objects, they would be doing things to signify their happiness, such as ringing like a bell, lighting up like a lamp, or swinging like a gate. They even go so far as to say that if they were a bridge, they would be burning with happiness!
The song uses metaphors to express the singer's feelings, with each metaphor being a creative way to show just how happy they are. The use of "if" in the title and throughout the song is a nod to these metaphors, as the singer explores different scenarios of what they would be doing if they were certain objects. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of love and the joy it brings.
Overall, "If" is a catchy, upbeat song with creative and playful lyrics that showcase the singer's happiness in love. The use of metaphors and the repeated use of "if" make it a unique and memorable love song.
Line by Line Meaning
Ask me how do I feel,
Requesting to know what the person is feeling
Now that we're cosy and clinging,
In this situation of intimacy
Well sir, all I can say is
The response to the previous question is
If I were a bell I'd be ringing!
I would be expressing my happiness loudly.
From the moment we kissed goodnight,
Since the first kiss goodnight
That's the way I just gotta behave,
It's the way I naturally act
And if I were a lamp I'd light,
I would be sparkling and shining
Or if I were a banner I'd wave!
I would be attracting attention by waving
Ask me how do I feel,
Asking how they feel again
Little me with my quiet upbringing,
Despite growing up in a quiet environment
If I were a gate I'd be swinging!
I would be ready to be opened
And if I were a watch,
In the case of being a watch
I'd start popping my spring,
The watch would be working hard
Oh, and if I were a bell,
Moreover, if I were a bell,
I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".
I would be chiming cheerfully.
Ask me how do I feel
Ask the person how they feel again
From this chemistry lesson I'm learning,
From this lesson on our chemistry together,
Well sir, all I can say is
The only thing I can say is
If I were a bridge I'd be burning!
I would be in trouble, probably upset.
Well, I knew my moral would crack
I knew my principles would break
From the wonderful way you looked,
From the fantastic way you look
Boy, if I were a duck I'd quack,
I would be making a joyful noise
Or if I were a goose I'd be cooked!
Although I've heard that that does not end well.
Ask me how do I feel
Hopefully, for the last time, ask me how I feel
Now that we're fondly caressing,
In this moment of tender affection
And if I were a salad,
If I were a salad,
I know I'd be splashing my dressing!
I would be happy and enthusiastic
Or if I were a season,
Alternatively, if I were a season,
I'd surely be Spring,
I would be the season of rebirth and growth
Yes, and if I were a bell,
Yes, and again, if I were a bell,
Say, if I were a bell,
Say, if I were a bell,
If I were a bell
Finally, if I were a bell,
I'd go "Ding dong ding dong ding!".
I would be ringing obviously!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARY C BROCKERT
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@curtisbowland1272
Music beyond description. Master class is in session. Peace and Sounds ✌️ cj
@MrAllright2
Wow! Fantastic jazz! I remain speechless...
@erikheddergott5514
It was more an Homage to ECM than to Tony Williams Lifetime.
Thanks for uploading!
@jazzwessem
Fantastic!
@domimonk
Amazing !! Thanks !!
@erikheddergott5514
They turned into „Hudson“ when Dave Holland joined.
@davebaise7994
Wow! Finally we Americans can see and hear these American musicians. Been listening to this trio since early 2000s.
Europeans know what’s good.
@carlosalcala1004
Los vi en Barcelona en 2005 en el Vall Damm Jazz Festival.
@Stoner075C
And they never again left the pocket.
@EuphoricImpact
Yesssss!