If Only
danita Lyrics
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To make you feel alright
I know that I can kiss away the pain
To brighten up your night
[Refrain]
(Now) If only you'll say
If only you'll stay
Will you believe in destiny
Will you believe in destiny, will you
Like Romeo and Juliet
They lived and died together, yes it's true
[Repeat Refrain]
[Chorus]
Tell me softly what you want to hear
Hold my hand we'll run away from here
You know that I'm always here
You just have to open up your eyes
If you could only hear me now
Please say what you have to say
[Repeat Refrain and Chorus]
[Repeat Chorus]
[Repeat Chorus]
In Danita's song "If Only," the vocals unravel an emotional and empathizing storyline for a lover's plea to make their partner feel better. The first two lines of the song, "I know that I can be the one, To make you feel alright," communicates a sense of accountability and responsibility taken by the singer to make their loved one feel better. The following lines, "I know that I can kiss away the pain, To brighten up your night," shows the singer's willingness to go out of their way to comfort their partner by sacrificing their own comfort.
The song repeatedly uses the phrase "if only" to unveil a continuous plea for connection and fate, "If only you'll say If only you'll stay, Will you believe in destiny, Will you believe in destiny, will you." The reference to Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in the next line, "Like Romeo and Juliet, They lived and died together, yes, it's true," presents the song's underlying theme of embracing love and holding onto it.
The chorus of the song reads, "Tell me softly what you want to hear, Hold my hand we'll run away from here," emphasizes the comforting nature of the singer towards their partner. The repetition of the chorus' lyrics at the end of the song emphasizes the singer's willingness to comfort and listen.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that I can be the one
I am confident that I have the ability to be the person who can make you feel happy and content.
To make you feel alright
I believe that I have the power to bring joy and comfort to your life.
I know that I can kiss away the pain
I am positive that I can alleviate your suffering and bring you relief.
To brighten up your night
I trust that I can bring light to your darkest moments and make you feel better.
If only you'll say
I wish that you could express what you truly feel about me so we can be together.
If only you'll stay
I hope that you will stick around and not leave me, so we can share our feelings with one another.
Will you believe in destiny
I want to know if you have faith in the idea that we are meant to be together.
Will you believe in destiny, will you
I ask you to believe in the possibility that fate brought us together and there is a reason for it.
Like Romeo and Juliet
Our relationship is similar to the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet.
They lived and died together, yes it's true
Their love was so strong that they were willing to die for each other and be together forever.
Tell me softly what you want to hear
I want you to share your deepest desires with me in a gentle and loving manner.
Hold my hand we'll run away from here
Let's escape from reality and face the world together, holding hands.
You know that I'm always here
You can count on me to be there for you, no matter what happens.
You just have to open up your eyes
You only need to look around and realize that I am here for you, waiting for your acceptance.
If you could only hear me now
I wish that you could listen to my heart and understand my true feelings for you.
Please say what you have to say
I implore you to speak your mind and reveal your true thoughts and feelings so that we can move forward together.
Contributed by Gabriel E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.