If I Can't Have You
Yearning Echoes: If Love Slips Away
Lyrics
Got regret running riot in my head
Expressing inner turmoil with regret dominating thoughts.
But all I hear are things I should've said
Reflecting on unspoken words and missed opportunities.
They say
Transitioning to a general observation about relationships.
You don't know what you've got until it's gone
Acknowledging the cliché that one values things only when lost.
But I really do so how did I go wrong?
Contradicting the cliché, expressing awareness of what was lost.
When you're the only one
Feeling isolated as the sole person in the singer's thoughts.
Stay a little longer
Pleading for an extension of time in the relationship.
Gimme a little more time
Requesting more time to address issues or reconcile.
I know you've been hurting
Acknowledging the partner's pain caused by the singer.
And I know I'm the reason why
Taking responsibility for being the cause of the partner's hurt.
Maybe you should move on and find someone new
Suggesting the possibility of the partner moving on.
But baby I know I don't want nobody
Declaring a desire for exclusivity, not wanting anyone else.
If I can't have you
Emphasizing the importance of having the partner, expressing desperation.
If I can't have you
-I got lost in my precious little world
Admitting to being absorbed in a self-centered world.
Left you out but you never said a word
Acknowledging the partner's silence despite being neglected.
You don't have to tell me what a fool I've been
Recognizing personal foolishness, seeking another chance.
Just give me one more chance and we can start again
Asking for a fresh start and an opportunity to rebuild.
Can we just start again?
Expressing a desire to restart the relationship.
Stay a little longer
Repeating the plea for an extended duration in the relationship.
Gimme a little more time
Requesting more time to address issues or reconcile (repeated theme).
I know you've been hurting
Acknowledging the partner's pain caused by the singer (repeated theme).
And I know I'm the reason why
Taking responsibility for being the cause of the partner's hurt (repeated theme).
Maybe you should move on and find someone new
Suggesting the possibility of the partner moving on (repeated theme).
But baby I know I don't want nobody
Declaring a desire for exclusivity, not wanting anyone else (repeated theme).
If I can't have you
Emphasizing the importance of having the partner, expressing desperation (repeated theme).
If I can't have you
-I see you standing there still wearing my old worn out shirt
Noting the partner wearing a significant, nostalgic item.
And in my mind it's still you and I, still you and I against the world
Recalling shared experiences, portraying unity against challenges.
If you let me show you I'll love you more than you can know
Promising deeper love and devotion if given another chance.
I don't want nobody else
Expressing exclusive feelings toward the partner.
I'm begging darling please don't go
Begging the partner not to leave, indicating desperation.
Stay a little longer
Reiterating the plea for an extended duration in the relationship (repeated theme).
Gimme a little more time
Requesting more time to address issues or reconcile (repeated theme).
I know you've been hurting
Acknowledging the partner's pain caused by the singer (repeated theme).
And I know I'm the reason why
Taking responsibility for being the cause of the partner's hurt (repeated theme).
Maybe you should move on and find someone new
Suggesting the possibility of the partner moving on (repeated theme).
But baby I know I don't want nobody
Declaring a desire for exclusivity, not wanting anyone else (repeated theme).
If I can't have you
Emphasizing the importance of having the partner, expressing desperation (repeated theme).
If I can't have you
-If I can't have you
Repeated plea for the significance of the partner in the singer's life.
If I can't have you
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