Lyrics
If only I could change the world
If only the speaker could change the world
With just a simple song
Using a simple song as a means to bring about change
If only I could keep my words
Desire to control the expression of words
From coming out all wrong
Difficulty in articulating thoughts without errors
If only I could make you see another point of view
Wish to make others understand a different perspective
If only wishes would come true
Expressing hope that wishes could come true
If only once upon a time
Nostalgia for a time when wishes could become reality
Could be the here and now
Desire for the ideal present moment
If only make-believe could make
Imagining the power of make-believe to unite believers
Believers of us all
Hope that collective belief can be fostered
If only I could touch the dream
Wish to connect with a profound dream within someone else
So deep inside of you
Desire to touch a deep dream residing in another person
If only wishes would come true
Reiteration of the hope that wishes would come true
If only, if only,
Repeating the expression of longing and desire
Wishes would come true
Emphasizing the yearning for wishes to come true
If only, if only,
Repetition of the theme, underscoring the speaker's yearning
I could get to you
Expressing the desire to reach someone
Maybe we could make a wish come true
Suggesting the possibility of making a shared wish come true
If only I could change your heart
If only the speaker could change someone's heart
With just a simple song
Using a simple song to influence emotions
If only I could stop the world
Wishing to prevent the world from going awry
From turning out all wrong
Desiring to avert negative outcomes
If only everybody wished
Hoping for shared aspirations among people
The same things that I do
Yearning for commonality in wishes and desires
There would be hope for me and you
Expressing optimism if everyone shared similar hopes
If only wishes would come true
Reiterating the desire for wishes to come true for both the speaker and others
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