If Only

Yearning Echoes: Fink's 'If Only' Unveils Heartfelt Regret
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Lyrics

I ain't being funny, I ain't got the brakes

I lack a sense of humor; I lack the means to stop or control the situation

I ain't got the aces, I ain't got the stakes

I don't have the advantages or winning cards; I don't have the resources or investments

If only

Expressing a desire for a different circumstance or capability

I ain't got the nerve, I ain't got the makings of

I lack the courage; I lack the inherent qualities needed

The man you deserve, I ain't got the time

I'm not the man you deserve; I don't have the available time

If only

Reiteration of a longing for a different scenario or capability


I'll be right on the train, up to town to, take you out again

Commitment to take action, boarding a train to go to town and take the person out

Right on the train, first one outta here, to take you out again

Reaffirmation of the commitment to be the first to leave and take the person out again


I ain't got the bullshit, and I ain't got the lies

Denial of engaging in deceit or insincere talk; lack of hurtful falsehoods

I ain't got the memories of tears in your eyes

I don't have the recollections of past moments filled with your tears

If only

Reiteration of the desire for a different circumstance or capability

I'd be right on the money, I'd be right on time

If only I possessed financial success or the right timing

I'd be right about everything that's bin all on my mind

If only I had correct insights about everything bothering my mind

If only

Reiteration of the desire for a different scenario or capability


I'll be right on the train, up to town to, take you out again

Commitment to take action, boarding a train to go to town and take the person out again

Right on the train, first one outta here, to take you out again

Reaffirmation of the commitment to be the first to leave and take the person out again


You got a new man, and he sounds great

Acknowledgment of a new romantic partner for the person, expressing positivity

I got a new girl who treats me right

Personal revelation of having a new supportive girlfriend

If only

Expressing a desire for a different circumstance or capability


I'd be right on the train, first one out

Commitment to take action, being the first to leave and take the person out

Up to town to take you out

Boarding a train to go to town and take the person out

Again

Reaffirmation of the commitment to take the person out again

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