If Only
Turn Off The Stars Lyrics

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Love, give me time
Need a moment to make up my mind
Light, light of day
I can watch you slowly fade away
Come on, love, open my eyes
Can't see past the lies

If only for a second chance with you

If only for a second glance at you

Love, would you calm me down?
I missed out on the here and now
Could peace light my way
Where'd you go, are you here to stay?

Come on, love, open my eyes
Can't see past the lies

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "If Only" by Turn Off The Stars portray the singer's feelings of regret and longing for a second chance with their lover. The singer asks for more time to make up their mind, hoping to find clarity before it's too late. The pain of watching their love slowly fade away is palpable, and they implore their partner to help them see past the lies that cloud their judgement. The desire for a second chance with their lover is so strong that they're willing to let go of the present moment and move forward with peace in their heart.

The song captures the universal experience of wishing we could turn back time and make different choices in our relationships. The desire for a second chance is something that many people can relate to, and the lyrics convey that feeling with a sense of vulnerability and honesty. The slow, melancholic melody complements the lyrics perfectly, creating a bittersweet mood that matches the lyrics' tone.

Line by Line Meaning

Love, give me time
Please be patient with me and allow me some time to think and decide.

Need a moment to make up my mind
I require some time to make a decision.

Light, light of day
Referring to daylight, the brightness of the sun, and the beauty it brings.

I can watch you slowly fade away
I can observe you disappearing slowly and steadily.

Come on, love, open my eyes
Entreaty for my partner to help me see the reality and truth of the situation.

Can't see past the lies
I am unable to see through the deceit and falsehoods present in our relationship.

If only for a second chance with you
I desperately wish for another chance to work things out with you.

If only for a second glance at you
I would do anything just to see you one more time, even for a fleeting moment.

Love, would you calm me down?
Request for emotional support and comfort from my partner.

I missed out on the here and now
I regret not being fully present in our relationship and for letting time slip by.

Could peace light my way
Asking if finding inner peace will help guide me towards making the right decision.

Where'd you go, are you here to stay?
Wondering about the commitment and intentions of my partner in our relationship.

Come on, love, open my eyes
Again, asking my partner to show me the truth of the situation so that I can make an informed decision.

Can't see past the lies
The deception and lies in our relationship are making it difficult for me to see clearly.

Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CYNTHIA WEIL, TOMMY JAMES, TAMARA WALKER

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