In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Don't speak,
I can't believe
This is here happening,
Our situation isn't right
Get real who your playing with,
I never thought he'd be like this
You were supposed to be there by my side
When you say that you want me,
I just don't believe it
Your always ready to give up
And never turn around
But what if I need you baby
Would you even try to save me
Or would you find some lame excuse to never be true
What if I said I love you
Would you be the one to run to
Or would you watch me walk away
Without a fight
So sick of worrying, that ya
Gonna quit over anything
I could trip and you'd let go like that
And everything that we ever were
Seems to fade but not the hurt
Cause you don't know the good things from the bad
When I say that I want you
You know that I mean it
And in my hour of weakness
There's still time to try
But what if I need you baby
Would you even try to save me
Or would you find some lame excuse to never be true
What if I said I loved you
Would you be the one to run to
Or would you watch me walk away
Without a fight
Every time I speak you try and stop me
Cause every little thing I say is wrong (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You say your noticing but you never see
This is who I really am that you can't leave
Makes me wanna know right now
If it's me you'll leave without
Or would you change your mind
What if I need you
But what if I need you baby
Would you even try to save me
Or would you find some lame excuse to never be true
What if I said I loved you
Would you be the one to run to
Or would you watch me walk away without a
Oh baby what if I need you (what if I need you)
Yeah, yeah
What if I need you, what if I you
What if I need you
What if I need you
Oh what if I need you
What if I need you
Need you, you, you
I can't believe
This is here happening,
Our situation isn't right
Get real who your playing with,
I never thought he'd be like this
You were supposed to be there by my side
When you say that you want me,
I just don't believe it
Your always ready to give up
And never turn around
But what if I need you baby
Would you even try to save me
Or would you find some lame excuse to never be true
What if I said I love you
Would you be the one to run to
Or would you watch me walk away
Without a fight
So sick of worrying, that ya
Gonna quit over anything
I could trip and you'd let go like that
And everything that we ever were
Seems to fade but not the hurt
Cause you don't know the good things from the bad
When I say that I want you
You know that I mean it
And in my hour of weakness
There's still time to try
But what if I need you baby
Would you even try to save me
Or would you find some lame excuse to never be true
What if I said I loved you
Would you be the one to run to
Or would you watch me walk away
Without a fight
Every time I speak you try and stop me
Cause every little thing I say is wrong (yeah, yeah, yeah)
You say your noticing but you never see
This is who I really am that you can't leave
Makes me wanna know right now
If it's me you'll leave without
Or would you change your mind
What if I need you
But what if I need you baby
Would you even try to save me
Or would you find some lame excuse to never be true
What if I said I loved you
Would you be the one to run to
Or would you watch me walk away without a
Oh baby what if I need you (what if I need you)
Yeah, yeah
What if I need you, what if I you
What if I need you
What if I need you
Oh what if I need you
What if I need you
Need you, you, you
Lyrics submitted by dontwasteyoursong
What If Lyrics as written by Joacim Bo Persson Ashley Tisdale
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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i am crazy about this song! Its freaking ah-maaaaaay-zing (:
I love this song so much.
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yeah, i can't listen to this song. it hits so many places.
amen.
the song makes me cry. like the first verse kills me in tears.
it can be about a break up too. or like falling apart.
and its amazing song and its beautiful!.
her voice is so powerful. you can hear like she been thru it.
its a great song to cry to, and just clear up your mind too. its just bout a guy thats not faithful and the girl is asking what if i need you. and she thinking he cant but he can if he just opens up his eyes.
its just amazing song my favorite on the cd. i bought the cd. worth the buy all her songs are breathe taking.
im agree with you