If I Told You That
Whitney Houston Lyrics

Now tell me how you feel if I told
The singer is asking the listener to express their emotions if she confesses her feelings for them.

You that I have feelings for you
The singer is admitting that she has developed feelings of love for the listener.

And would it be so wrong to say
The singer is questioning whether it is inappropriate for her to reveal her true emotions to the listener.

What's on my mind
The singer wants to speak her mind about her feelings.

I'm sorry I have to
The singer feels apologetic for putting the listener in this position.

We were friends but with time
The singer and the listener were previously friends.

What I feel inside for you has changed
The singer has developed romantic feelings for the listener over time.

But I'd give up on love, if I thought
The singer would rather give up on love than act on her feelings if it would be hurtful to the listener.

That it was untrue for you
The singer does not want to take a chance on their relationship if the listener does not reciprocate her feelings.

(If I told you that) I wanted to see you
The singer is expressing her desire to spend more time with the listener if she reveals her feelings.

(And if I told you that) I beg to please you
The singer is willing to do what it takes to make the listener happy if they are receptive to her feelings.

(If I told you that) I'll always keep you
The singer is making a commitment to the listener that she will always value and care for them if she confesses her feelings.

What would you say (if I told you that)
The singer is asking for the listener's response if she reveals her true feelings.

I know that we were just friends
The singer acknowledges that their relationship was just that of friendship previously.

But what if I decide to bring somethings in
The singer is considering introducing a romantic aspect to their relationship.

I hope it won't offend the trust
The singer hopes that expressing her romantic feelings will not destroy their existing trust.

We have cause I don't want this to end
The singer does not want her confession to ruin their friendship.

If you think that we'll lose what we have
The singer is concerned that their friendship will be lost if the listener does not reciprocate her feelings.

Then I'd just rather stay (rather stay) the same
If acting on her feelings will damage their friendship, the singer would prefer to keep things the way they are.

Cause I don't want to choose
The singer does not want to choose between her love for the listener and their friendship.

Between two of the most precious things to me
The singer values both her friendship with the listener and her newfound love for them.

If we take this chance and extend
The singer is taking a chance to extend their relationship to a romantic level.

To each other romance
The singer is expressing her interest in pursuing a romantic relationship with the listener.

I hope it would be
The singer hopes that their romantic relationship will work out.

The right thing for you and me
The singer believes that a romantic relationship between her and the listener will be the right choice for both of them.

Would you be there for me
The singer is seeking reassurance from the listener that they will support and care for her if she reveals her true feelings.

Could you dare to hold me
The singer is asking if the listener is willing to be intimate with her if they decide to pursue a romantic relationship.

Will my feelings leave me
The singer is concerned that revealing her feelings will leave her vulnerable and hurt.

Lonely if I told you
The singer is worried that confessing her feelings will drive the listener away and leave her feeling alone.