If You Say
Embracing Love's Certainty: If You Say by BeBe Winans
Lyrics
How do I know this is love
Expressing uncertainty about the nature of the emotion being felt, questioning if it is indeed love.
Can someone tell me this is real
Seeking confirmation or validation from others about the authenticity of the emotions being experienced.
Or can this end up like before
Raising the possibility of a past experience where things didn't work out and questioning if the current situation will follow a similar path.
A wave goodbye and out the door
Referring to a past departure, perhaps a breakup, and the apprehension of it happening again.
I still believe in what one say
Expressing continued belief in someone's words or promises.
Take the risk my heart could pay
Willing to take a risk, emphasizing that the heart might endure some pain in the pursuit of a meaningful connection.
Its you I need you are the cure
Affirming that the person addressed is essential, portraying them as a source of healing and fulfillment.
There's no mistake this time I'm sure
Asserting a high level of certainty this time, suggesting that mistakes from the past won't be repeated.
And if you say I can
Seeking permission or encouragement to proceed, emphasizing the influence of the other person's words.
Then I know I will
Confidently expressing the commitment to follow through if given approval.
If you say you love me
Stating that the declaration of love from the other person holds significance.
Then its so
Affirming the reality of love based on the acknowledgment from the other person.
If you say if you say if you say
Repetition emphasizing the importance of the other person's affirmation.
Time and chance happens to all
Reflecting on the inevitability of challenges and opportunities that come with time.
You somehow heard my silent call
Suggesting a connection or communication that goes beyond words, acknowledging a silent plea that has been heard.
Waited here beside my tears
Waiting for and appreciating the support of a companion during difficult times.
A sure companion through these years
Describing the companion as a constant presence throughout the years.
And if you say I can
Reiterating the importance of the other person's approval or encouragement.
Then I know I will
Confirming the intention to act based on the assurance received.
If you say you love me
Linking the authenticity of love to the acknowledgment and declaration from the other person.
Then it's so
Affirming the reality of love based on the acknowledgment from the other person.
If you say if you say if you say
Repetition emphasizing the importance of the other person's affirmation.
Tell me its for always
Expressing a desire for a lasting commitment and assurance of eternal love.
Tell me we're forever
Seeking confirmation of a lifelong connection.
Tell me goodbye just won't be
Expressing hope that the parting won't be a reality.
If you say if you say if you say
Repetition emphasizing the importance of the other person's affirmation.
It makes the difference
Highlighting the transformative power of the other person's words.
If you say if you say if you say
Reiteration of the impact of the other person's affirmation.
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