It’s funny how things turn out sometimes. I wrote this a few days ago, having an idea in mind of who it’s about, and yesterday, all the pieces suddenly fell into place. So it sort of feels like I did things backward with this one – wrote about something, and then it happened. Weird?
If only you knew
If only you could see
That everything you are, baby, is everything I need
If only I could show you what I’m feeling
I’d tell you, but it’s impossible to think straight whenever you’re around
So I say nothing, just hoping you’ll figure it all out
Then maybe the idea of a guy like you with a girl like me wouldn’t sound so crazy
If onlyMy head knows I should regret it
But my heart won’t let me forget it
Those awkward words I said to you
Got caught up in that moment, with your inviting arms and captivating eyes
And you you know it
Still, I couldn’t tell you everything
I secretly wanted toIf only you could see
That everything you are, baby, is everything I need
If only I could show you what I’m feeling
I’d tell you, but it’s impossible to think straight whenever you’re around
So I say nothing, just hoping you’ll figure it all out
Then maybe the idea of a guy like you with a girl like me wouldn’t sound so crazy
If onlyMy head knows keeping quiet would be better
But my heart wants to take a chance on forever
I don’t want to waste a single minute
Worrying about what could happen
This isn’t the way I wanted you to find out
But I can’t go back now, can’t shut my mouth
So for once, let me be spontaneous
Because your eyes, they give me a silent promiseIf only you could see
That everything you are, baby, is everything I need
If only I could show you what I’m feeling
I’d tell you, but it’s impossible to think straight whenever you’re around
So I say nothing, just hoping you’ll figure it all out
Then maybe the idea of a guy like you with a girl like me wouldn’t sound so crazy
If onlyIf only I knew I wouldn’t get hurt
Then I could be that girl
If only you knew how much I cared
If only…
If only…
If only…If only you could see
That everything you are, baby, is everything I need
If only I could show you what I’m feeling
I’d tell you, but it’s impossible to think straight whenever you’re around
So I say nothing, just hoping you’ll figure it all out
Then maybe the idea of a guy like you with a girl like me wouldn’t sound so crazy
If onlyIf only you could see
That everything you are, baby, is everything I need
If only I could show you what I’m feeling
I’d tell you, but it’s impossible to think straight whenever you’re around
So I say nothing, just hoping you’ll figure it all out
Then maybe the idea of a guy like you with a girl like me wouldn’t sound so crazy
If onlyIf only I knew I wouldn’t get hurt
Then I could be that girl…
[Photo via Cédric Bihr]
drollgirl says
sure hope you send this off to the intended recipient!!! DO IT.
Melissa Blake says
hey, girl! I don't think I'll be doing any sending! xoxo
It's funny because I already have another one done about this same situation which I'll post next week. It might make things, how shall we say…a bit clearer!
Cafe Fashionista says
Your lyrics need to be turned into hit songs immediately! They are amazing!! 🙂
Melissa Blake says
Wow, that's really sweet of you! THANK YOU!!!!
bananas. says
you are a lyrical gangsta! i'm jealous of your creative words.
AudreyAllure says
amazing lyrics !
love your blog! 🙂
– Audrey Allure
http://audreyallure.blogspot.com
Anonymous says
nice post. thanks.