What If
Unveiling the Tapestry of Youth: Exploring Frankie Cosmos' 'What If' Meaning
Lyrics
what we do, for our kids
Reflecting on the actions taken for the sake of one's children.
when we don't know who
Contemplating actions in situations where identity or purpose is unclear.
or what it is
Questioning unknown entities or concepts.
what we do, for young love
Reflecting on actions taken for the sake of young love.
what if? what if?
Pondering various possibilities or scenarios with the repetition of "what if."
what is What If?
Raising the question about the meaning of "What If?"
I'd be down to break my fall
Expressing willingness to take risks or face challenges.
using my guitar
Using a metaphor of a guitar as a tool to cope or navigate through difficulties.
sunlight on the subway pole
Depicting a specific moment with sunlight on a subway pole.
fur against a turnstile
Describing a tactile sensation with fur against a turnstile.
so last minute
Emphasizing spontaneity or lack of preparation.
oh, to be in it
Expressing a desire to be part of a situation or experience.
when you're young, you're too young
Commenting on the limitations of youth.
when you're old, you're too old
Highlighting the limitations of age and the feeling of being too old.
too few ideas, or too many
Exploring the challenges of having either too few or too many ideas.
I'm reminded of a dance party
Recalling a specific memory of a dance party.
when you walk into the rest stop
Describing a moment when entering a rest stop triggers a memory or emotion.
I'm fluttery, you got me feeling so clean
Expressing a positive and light feeling, possibly influenced by the mentioned memories.
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