If Things Were Different
Unspoken Longing: If Circumstances Changed
Lyrics
It's been a while since I called you
Expressing a lapse in communication with the person addressed.
Didn't know if you noticed or if someone told you
Uncertainty if the recipient noticed the lack of contact.
That I caught feelings and didn't wanna mess things up
Admitting to developing feelings but fearing potential complications.
I thought of saying something but I couldn't
Struggling to vocalize emotions due to hesitations.
Be the author to a story I'm not writing
Not willing to take a leading role in a relationship that isn't actively pursued.
But I wrote it down for you just in case he left
Secretly documenting feelings in case the person becomes available.
Baby it all started when I was on your couch
Recalling a significant moment when the person confided in the singer.
You were sharing things with me that ain't ever left your mouth
Sharing personal and intimate details, creating a bond.
Telling me that it hurts cause there's nobody else that you trust to go and tell
Expressing trust issues and vulnerability in the relationship.
And when you told me you were thinking of leaving him
Learning about the person's desire to leave their current partner.
I said to do what you need to go and find happiness
Encouraging the person to prioritize their happiness even if it means leaving.
I couldn't be the first one to say the problem was him when I know damn well I can
Acknowledging awareness of the partner's flaws but hesitating to intervene.
If things were different I wonder would we have ever been a thing
Contemplating a hypothetical scenario where circumstances were different.
Did you ever feel the same or am I overthinking
Questioning if the person reciprocated feelings in the past.
If things were different I'd tell you fuck him I'll give you everything
Expressing willingness to offer everything if the situation allowed.
You would get my whole world, especially if you're my girl
Committing to giving one's entire world, especially if the person became romantically involved.
Cause baby you been stuck in my mind
Acknowledging persistent thoughts about the person.
I been thinking bout you
Admitting frequent contemplation about the individual.
And it happens every time when
Highlighting a recurring emotional response triggered by specific stimuli.
I see your own handwriting
Linking emotional reactions to encountering something handwritten by the person.
I still got your note that was from two years ago
Retaining a note from the person as a significant keepsake.
On my nightstand
Physical placement of a sentimental item in the singer's living space.
And if you ever gave me a chance
Expressing a desire for a romantic connection if given the opportunity.
Baby we'd be holding hands now
Envisioning a romantic relationship involving physical closeness.
Yeah we'd be kissing right now
Imagining a scenario where romantic gestures are exchanged.
If things were different I wonder would we have ever been a thing
Revisiting the hypothetical scenario of different circumstances.
Did you ever feel the same or am I overthinking
Reflecting on whether the person reciprocated feelings in the past.
If things were different I'd tell you fuck him I'll give you everything
Reiterating a commitment to offering everything if the situation allowed.
You would get my whole world, especially if you're my girl
Emphasizing the depth of commitment if a romantic relationship were possible.
Cause I, no I can't stand it much longer
Expressing emotional distress and impatience with the current situation.
Knowing that he's the reason that you can't find your peace of mind
Attributing the person's lack of peace of mind to their current partner.
And I regret not saying anything about it
Regretting not addressing the issue earlier.
I guess I'll never know
Accepting uncertainty about the person's feelings and potential outcomes.
If you ever felt the same (I'll always wonder)
Expressing perpetual curiosity about the person's feelings.
If things were different I wonder
Revisiting the theme of wondering about alternate circumstances.
Would you have said something to me
Pondering if the person would have communicated feelings under different conditions.
Cause I'm still in love with you
Affirming continued affection towards the person.
We'll never know if you did too
Accepting the uncertainty of whether the person reciprocates feelings.
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