If I Wasn't
Two Day Coma Lyrics
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If I wasn′t me
If I wasn't
If only
I wasn′t me
Think of all the things you could do
If you weren't you
If only
If you weren′t you
I would start the day before three
If I wasn′t me
If I wasn't
If only
I wasn′t me
I'd turn off the TV
Think of all the books that I′d read
Thoroughly, at speed
If I wasn't
If only
I wasn′t me
The life I would lead
I'd plant a few seeds
Have a beautiful garden
I'd always say ′please′
I wouldn't say ′what', I′d say 'pardon′
I'd send money and clothes I don't need overseas to the starving
And I′d break every bone in body to assure you′re laughing
Are you laughing?
Think of all the things that I'd make
If I weren′t a fake
If I wasn't
If only
I weren′t a fake
Think of all the hands that I'd shake
The friendships I′d make
If I wasn't
If only
I weren't a fake
Think of all the things I could be
Content and happy
If I wasn′t
If only
I wasn′t me
If I could be free
Think of all the places I'd see
The faces I′d meet
If I wasn't
If only
I wasn′t me
The life I would lead
I'd always succeed
Have my own big apartment
And I wouldn′t need improvement in any department
I'd smoke less weed, indeed, I'd regret ever starting
And I′d break every bone in my body to assure you′re laughing
Are you laughing?
Think of all things that I'd miss
The taste of your kiss
If I wasn′t
If I gave up all of this
Think of everything I couldn't do
If you weren′t you
If I wasn't who you had wanted to choose
The song "If I Wasn't" by Two Day Coma delves into the idea of self-doubt and the desire to escape oneself. The lyrics imagine a life outside of the singer's own, one where they are free of their perceived limitations and inadequacies. The song speaks to the universal human experience of feeling trapped in one's own skin, desiring to be someone else, or at least, escape the constraints of one's present self.
The first verse invites the listener to contemplate an alternate version of themselves or another person. It highlights the potential and possibilities of being someone else, a reflection of the singer's dissatisfaction with themselves. The second verse goes on to describe the things the singer would do if they weren't themselves, such as starting the day earlier and reading more books. The third verse outlines the singer's altruistic tendencies, including donating money and clothes to those less fortunate and going to absurd lengths to make someone else laugh. In the final verses, the singer continues the fantasy of being someone else, describing all the things they could do and the success they would have, including a large apartment and a life without addiction.
Overall, the song speaks to the feeling of discontent within oneself and the desire to escape the limitations of one's personality, habits, and unfulfilled potential.
Line by Line Meaning
Think of all the things I could be
Imagining all the possibilities of who I could be
If I wasn't me
If I wasn't myself
If only
Expressing a yearning for something that isn't possible
Think of all the things you could do
Imagining all the possibilities of what you could do
If you weren't you
If you weren't yourself
I would start the day before three
I would wake up early if I wasn't myself
I'd turn off the TV
I wouldn't waste time watching TV
Think of all the books that I′d read
Imagining all the books I would read
Thoroughly, at speed
Reading both quickly and thoroughly
The life I would lead
The life that would be possible if I wasn't myself
I'd plant a few seeds
I would enjoy gardening
Have a beautiful garden
Creating something beautiful through gardening
I'd always say 'please'
Being polite and well-mannered
I wouldn't say 'what', I'd say 'pardon′
Being respectful and using proper language
I'd send money and clothes I don't need overseas to the starving
Being charitable and generous
And I′d break every bone in body to assure you′re laughing
Willing to do anything to make someone happy
Are you laughing?
Asking if the other person is happy
Think of all the things that I'd make
Imagining all the things I could create
If I weren′t a fake
If I wasn't pretending to be someone else
Think of all the hands that I'd shake
Imagining all the people I could meet and interact with
The friendships I′d make
The potential for meaningful connections with others
Content and happy
Being fulfilled and satisfied with life
If I could be free
If I could break free from my current situation
Think of all the places I'd see
Imagining all the new places I could explore
The faces I′d meet
The potential for new and interesting people in my life
I'd always succeed
Being successful in all endeavors
Have my own big apartment
Having a comfortable and spacious place to call home
And I wouldn′t need improvement in any department
Being completely satisfied with myself and my abilities
I'd smoke less weed, indeed, I'd regret ever starting
Turning away from unhealthy habits and feeling regret for past mistakes
Think of all things that I'd miss
Imagining all the things that would be lost
The taste of your kiss
The loss of intimacy and connection with a loved one
If I gave up all of this
If I lost everything by trying to be someone else
If you weren′t you
If the person I care about changed or disappeared
If I wasn't who you had wanted to choose
If the person I care about didn't want or accept me for who I am
Writer(s): tom harris
Contributed by Declan K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jhony Rodriguez
Ótimo som , porém desconhecido, hello Brazil 👏
Julius Themen
I love it! <3
Adriana Glücksberg
Great song!! <3
Edith Flores
sencillamente hermosa :) <3 <3 <3
alex 2727
It makes me happy 😁
KVchun_
yeah,feel free!