Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
So here you are again
Standing at my door
You know I'd understand
Well that's what friends are for
What's he done this time
What did he say
To make you so darn mad
That you're running away
Now you say you want to be like me
Independent and free
[Chorus]
But if you only knew
What a single girl goes through
The long working days and the lonely nights
The empty I love yous
Oh if you only knew what it's like to be alone
You'd put your anger down
Turn around and go back home
My life looks good to you
I'm always in control
No one to answer to
But no one there to hold
You see in my eyes you are the lucky one
With loving arms that you can lean upon
I'd give anything I could to say
What you're throwing away
Cause
[Chorus]
I know it's hard to face that love ain't perfect everyday
But I know a hundred girls who would gladly take your place
So
[Chorus]
You'd put your anger down
Turn around and go back home
If you only knew
Standing at my door
You know I'd understand
Well that's what friends are for
What's he done this time
What did he say
To make you so darn mad
That you're running away
Now you say you want to be like me
Independent and free
[Chorus]
But if you only knew
What a single girl goes through
The long working days and the lonely nights
The empty I love yous
Oh if you only knew what it's like to be alone
You'd put your anger down
Turn around and go back home
My life looks good to you
I'm always in control
No one to answer to
But no one there to hold
You see in my eyes you are the lucky one
With loving arms that you can lean upon
I'd give anything I could to say
What you're throwing away
Cause
[Chorus]
I know it's hard to face that love ain't perfect everyday
But I know a hundred girls who would gladly take your place
So
[Chorus]
You'd put your anger down
Turn around and go back home
If you only knew
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If You Only Knew Lyrics as written by Jane Mariash Dianna Rae
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