If
V.I.O. Lyrics
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Too far away, for me to reach So beautiful, you cannot see So obvious, but hard to find A gift to me, all by design
Bridge 1
What if I pretend the world is mine
What if I pretend I’m right this time
What if I intend to go this way
What if there’s a chance to make you stay
VERSE 2
Too many words, the book’s a lie The oldest soul, too young to die A story told, without a name
If no one lives, to win the game
Bridge 2
But what if I pretend the world is mine What if I pretend I’m right this time
What if I intend to go this way
What if there’s a chance to make you stay
The song "If" by V.I.O. contains thought-provoking lyrics that invite interpretation. In the first verse, the singer seems to express a desire for something that is out of reach, something that is beautiful but hidden and difficult to find. The singer also seems to consider this thing as a gift, something that is meant to be discovered. In the song's chorus, the singer poses a series of hypothetical questions, perhaps with the aim of finding a way to make the desired thing a reality.
The second verse of the song continues with this theme of uncertainty and questioning. The lyrics suggest that the things that the singer has heard or read may not be entirely true or trustworthy. The singer seems to suggest that the world is full of stories without names, and that there is a risk involved in trying to win the game that is life. Again, the chorus presents a series of what-if statements that seem to reflect on the singer's own doubt and insecurity.
Overall, "If" can be interpreted as a meditation on hope, uncertainty, and the power of perception. The singer seems to be grappling with the idea that everything in life is subjective, that what we see and what we believe may not be the same as what others see or believe. The chorus seems to suggest that sometimes, it is necessary to take a risk and believe in ourselves, even in the face of doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
Too far away, for me to reach
The person the song is addressed to is geographically unreachable by the singer.
So beautiful, you cannot see
The subject of the song is beautiful but does not realize it.
So obvious, but hard to find
Although the path to take may be obvious, it is difficult to actually take it.
A gift to me, all by design
Meeting the subject is a precious gift meant to be.
What if I pretend the world is mine
The singer thinks that if they had a different perspective, they could control the world.
What if I pretend I’m right this time
The subject has rejected the singer before, but they think they might win them over this time.
What if I intend to go this way
The singer is considering going on a certain path, possibly taking a risk.
What if there’s a chance to make you stay
The singer wants the subject to give them a chance to make them stay.
Too many words, the book’s a lie
The words that are said to the subject are lies.
The oldest soul, too young to die
The subject is wise beyond their years.
A story told, without a name
The singer tells a story without revealing the subject's name.
If no one lives, to win the game
If there is no one left, there is no one to win the game.
But what if I pretend the world is mine
The singer still has a desire to pretend they control the world.
What if I pretend I’m right this time
The singer thinks that they have finally found a way to win the subject over.
What if I intend to go this way
The singer is considering taking a risk to win the subject's love.
What if there’s a chance to make you stay
The singer wants the subject to stay with them and is hopeful for a chance to make that happen.
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