If I Had You
Unlocking Boundless Joy: The Meaning Behind 'If I Had You' by Carmen McRae
Lyrics
I could show the world how to smile
I could demonstrate positivity and happiness to the world.
I could be glad all of the while
I could be joyful continuously.
I could change the grey skies to blues
I could turn sad and gloomy situations into cheerful ones.
If I had you
All these positive changes could happen if I had you.
I could leave the old days behind
I could leave behind past times.
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
I wouldn't mind leaving my friends; I could start anew.
I could start my life all a new
I could begin a new chapter in my life.
If I had you
All these transformations could occur if I had you.
I could climb the snow capped mountains
I could accomplish challenging feats, like climbing snowy mountains.
Sail the mighty ocean wide
I could explore the vast and powerful oceans.
I could cross the burning desert
I could overcome difficult obstacles, like a burning desert.
If I had you by my side
All these feats would be possible if I had you by my side.
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
I could feel like a king, even without a formal crown.
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
Whether humble, poor, rich, or renowned, I could adapt.
There is nothing I couldn't do
There is nothing beyond my reach if I had you.
If I had you
All these aspirations and achievements are linked to having you.
I could show the world how to smile
Repetition of the desire to show the world positivity and happiness.
I could be glad all of the while
Reiteration of the desire to be continuously joyful.
I could change the grey skies to blues
Reiteration of the desire to turn sadness into happiness.
If I had you
Repetition emphasizing that all these positive changes hinge on having you.
I could leave the old days behind
Reiteration of the desire to leave the past behind.
Leave all my pals, I'd never mind
Reiteration that leaving friends behind is acceptable for a fresh start.
I could start my life all a new
Reiteration of the desire to begin anew in life.
If I had you
Reiteration emphasizing that all these transformations are dependent on having you.
I could climb the snow capped mountains
Reiteration of the ability to achieve challenging feats.
Sail the mighty ocean wide
Reiteration of the desire to explore vast and challenging environments.
I could cross the burning desert
Reiteration of the ability to overcome difficult obstacles.
If I had you by my side
Reiteration that all these feats are contingent on having you by one's side.
I could be a king, dear, uncrowned
Reiteration of feeling regal, regardless of official recognition.
Humble or poor, rich or renowned
Reiteration that adaptability is possible regardless of one's status.
There is nothing I couldn't do
Reiteration that having you opens up limitless possibilities.
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