If Only I Knew
Embracing Life's Unseen Paths: If Only I Knew by Christina Vukel
Lyrics
You want to buy something then buy it
You should act upon your desires to purchase things.
Don't worry about the cost
Don't stress about the monetary expense.
You want to go somewhere then go there
You should pursue the places you wish to visit.
Don't worry about getting lost
Don't worry about losing your way.
I thought oh I thought it'd get easier with age
The belief that life would become easier as one grows older.
Cause that's what they said that's what they used to say
Referencing past beliefs and societal expectations about aging.
I knew I didn't want to get older
An aversion to the idea of aging.
But I thought that when I got older
Expectation that with age, worries would decrease.
I didn't have to worry as much as I used to
An assumption that age would alleviate concerns.
If only I knew
Regret for not understanding earlier.
You want to say something then say it
Encouragement to voice one's thoughts.
That's what adults seem to do
An observation about adult behavior.
Don't worry about being shy
Not to worry about shyness as much as before.
Like I used to
Reflection on past hesitations.
I thought oh I thought it'd get easier with age
Similar to line 5, the belief that life would become easier with age.
Cause that's what they said that's what they use to say
Referencing past societal beliefs about aging.
I knew I didn't want to get older
Reiteration of resistance to aging.
But I thought that when I got older
Expectation that aging would lessen worries.
I didn't have to worry as much as I used to
Similar to line 9, expecting less worry with age.
If only I knew
Reiterating regret for not knowing earlier.
If only I knew
Expression of hindsight and regret.
Didn't ask to be older but here we are
An acknowledgment of unintentionally growing older.
All I did was worry from the start
Realization of continuous worry since the beginning.
Now I know now I know it will never change
Understanding that the situation won't change.
Now I know now I know it will stay the same
Acceptance that circumstances will remain constant.
Last minute get away
A reference to a spontaneous trip or escape.
You have to pay for gas
Highlighting the necessity to pay for fuel.
Plus tax
Emphasizing additional expenses like taxes.
Remember that
Reminder about the added costs.
I knew
Reflecting on prior understanding or knowledge.
If only I knew I knew
Repeated realization of not knowing earlier.
If only I knew
Reiterating regret for lack of understanding.
If only I knew
Repeated expression of hindsight and regret.
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