This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Oh yeah
7 am, thinking ?bout you
Wondering
If the thoughts I'm feeling
You're feeling too
Like a new born child
Soft to the touch
Baby is it possible
To love someone so much
I wish I may
I wish I might
Be that certain someone
You wish for every night
If you knew what I knew
You wouldn't say what you said
(Say what you said)
If you knew what I knew
We?d be together instead
(Together instead)
Of you breaking my heart
(Breaking my heart)
Over things that aren't true
My lady, yes, my lady
(My lady)
If you knew what I knew
Time passes by
The only tears I cry
Are filled with disillusion
And fears I have inside
Like a lost soul
I feel like I'm all alone
(All alone)
If only I could feel your pain
Within your heart of stone, woh oh
I wish I may
I wish I might
Be that certain someone
You wish for every night
If you knew what I knew
You wouldn't say what you said
(Say what you said)
If you knew what I knew
We?d be together instead
(Together instead)
Of you breaking my heart
(Breaking my heart)
Over things that aren't true
My lady, yes, my lady
If you knew what I knew
Then you wouldn't have to go away
If you knew what I knew
Then you would be here to stay
Right by my side always
(Always)
If you knew what I knew
You wouldn't say what you said
(Say what you said)
If you knew what I knew
We?d be together instead
Of you breaking my heart
(Breaking my heart)
Over things that aren't true
My lady, yes, my lady
(My lady)
If you knew what I knew, my, baby
You would have never have said what you said
If you knew what I knew, my, baby
We would be together instead
If you knew what I knew, my, baby
You would have never have said what you said
If you knew what I knew, my, baby
We would be together instead
Girl if you knew
(Say what you said)
If only you knew, my baby
We would be together instead
(Girl if you knew)
If you knew what I knew, my baby
(You know you will always)
You would have never have said what you said
If you knew what I knew, my baby
We would be together instead
(Girl if you you knew)
If you knew what I knew, my baby
(Say what you said)
You would have never have said what you said
If you knew what I knew, my baby
We would be together instead
(Girl if you you knew)
If you knew what I knew, my baby
(Say what you said)
You would have never have said what you said
If you knew what I knew, my baby
We would be together instead
7 am, thinking ?bout you
Wondering
If the thoughts I'm feeling
You're feeling too
Like a new born child
Soft to the touch
Baby is it possible
To love someone so much
I wish I may
I wish I might
Be that certain someone
You wish for every night
If you knew what I knew
You wouldn't say what you said
(Say what you said)
If you knew what I knew
We?d be together instead
(Together instead)
Of you breaking my heart
(Breaking my heart)
Over things that aren't true
My lady, yes, my lady
(My lady)
If you knew what I knew
Time passes by
The only tears I cry
Are filled with disillusion
And fears I have inside
Like a lost soul
I feel like I'm all alone
(All alone)
If only I could feel your pain
Within your heart of stone, woh oh
I wish I may
I wish I might
Be that certain someone
You wish for every night
If you knew what I knew
You wouldn't say what you said
(Say what you said)
If you knew what I knew
We?d be together instead
(Together instead)
Of you breaking my heart
(Breaking my heart)
Over things that aren't true
My lady, yes, my lady
If you knew what I knew
Then you wouldn't have to go away
If you knew what I knew
Then you would be here to stay
Right by my side always
(Always)
If you knew what I knew
You wouldn't say what you said
(Say what you said)
If you knew what I knew
We?d be together instead
Of you breaking my heart
(Breaking my heart)
Over things that aren't true
My lady, yes, my lady
(My lady)
If you knew what I knew, my, baby
You would have never have said what you said
If you knew what I knew, my, baby
We would be together instead
If you knew what I knew, my, baby
You would have never have said what you said
If you knew what I knew, my, baby
We would be together instead
Girl if you knew
(Say what you said)
If only you knew, my baby
We would be together instead
(Girl if you knew)
If you knew what I knew, my baby
(You know you will always)
You would have never have said what you said
If you knew what I knew, my baby
We would be together instead
(Girl if you you knew)
If you knew what I knew, my baby
(Say what you said)
You would have never have said what you said
If you knew what I knew, my baby
We would be together instead
(Girl if you you knew)
If you knew what I knew, my baby
(Say what you said)
You would have never have said what you said
If you knew what I knew, my baby
We would be together instead
Lyrics submitted by ThePurpleAngel
If You Knew What I Knew Lyrics as written by Brian Laurence Bennett Alexander James Mclean
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Fintage House Publishing
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I totally agree Sunny. In my opinion, this is one of the best songs they've ever done...Of course AJ wrote it :) Hehe, just makin sure yall know my boy wrote it! I think they all sound amazing on this song. The lyrics are wrong though: It's "Time passes by/The only tears I cry/Are filled with disillusion and fears I have inside" That's my favorite part and dammit, the words were wrong! LOL, nah, its all good...This song kicks ass!