If I Knew
Echoes of Transformation: If I Knew by Bat for Lashes
Lyrics
You know that you came at the perfect time
You arrived at the perfect moment.
There was a mountain I had to claim as mine
There was a challenge or obstacle I needed to overcome, and it was like claiming a personal mountain.
And you brought every weather from storm to shine
You brought various experiences and emotions, ranging from difficult times (storm) to positive moments (shine).
But I'm thankful for who you helped me fight
I appreciate your assistance in facing challenges and overcoming obstacles.
Baby, if I knew what I know now
If I had known then what I know now.
I would never turn it back around
I wouldn't go back and change things.
Wrong or right, you held me up to the light
Regardless of whether it was right or wrong, you provided support and illuminated my experiences.
The mountain had a mirror inside
The obstacle or challenge (mountain) revealed something about myself through reflection.
And where I was going took time
Reaching my destination required time and patience.
And you've seen me walk through a veil of fire
You witnessed me facing intense challenges, represented by walking through a veil of fire.
Stroll up by the darkness as my pain flew high
I moved forward despite facing darkness and pain.
And I thought it was you I'd been searching for
I believed I was searching for you, but in reality, I discovered myself—a mirror image.
Somehow I am a mirror, the mountain a door
The mountain symbolizes a transformative doorway, and I am a reflection in that process.
Baby, if I knew what I know now
If I had known then what I know now.
I could never turn it back around
I wouldn't go back and change things.
Wrong or right, you held me up to the light
Regardless of right or wrong, you provided support and illuminated my experiences.
The mountain had a mirror inside
The obstacle or challenge (mountain) revealed something about myself through reflection.
And where I was going took time
Reaching my destination required time and patience.
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