If I Had It to Do Over
Rewriting Regrets: A Song of Redemption by Aaron Tippin
Lyrics
When I look back on this life and all the things that I have done
Reflecting on life and past actions
Lord, I've paid some pretty prices for never backing up
Expressing the consequences faced for not being cautious
But now that I've had time alone and I've been through every page
Having solitude and reviewing every aspect of life
There's only one part of my story that I wish that I could change
Expressing a desire to change a specific part of life's story
If I had it to do over and I knew then what I know now
Expressing a hypothetical scenario of redoing life
I'd do anything I had to, to keep you from walkin' out
Willing to do anything to prevent a significant loss
Your love would be the only reason for anything that I'd undo
Acknowledging the importance of love as a motivation
Yes, if I had it to do over, I'd do it over you
Expressing a commitment to redo life for the sake of love
There are bridges I have burned and there are promises I've made
Admitting to past mistakes and broken commitments
And the ones that I have broken I'll have to carry to my grave
Acknowledging the lasting consequences of broken promises
And when I stand before the throne and answer for my every deed
Contemplating a future judgment and accountability
The only one that I'll regret is what I've done to you and me
Expressing regret for actions affecting the relationship
If I had it to do over and I knew then what I know now
Reiterating the desire to redo past choices
I'd do anything I had to, to keep you from walkin' out
Expressing determination to prevent a loved one from leaving
Your love would be the only reason for anything that I'd undo
Emphasizing love as the primary motivation for change
Yes, if I had it to do over, I'd do it over you
Committing to redo life for the sake of the relationship
Yes, if I had it to do over, I'd do it over you
Reaffirming the commitment to redo life for the relationship
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