If Only Lyrics

Lyric discussion by osbert 

Cover art for If Only lyrics by Kooks, The

The chorus makes me think of the whole bush/blair thing...

Maybe they weren't loved enough as children.

Anyway, this is one of my favourites off the album, and I think the general meaning is about not letting your inner demons get the best of you, facing your fears and grabbing life by the short and curlys.