Discover the poetic beauty in ‘If She Only Knew’ by 98°. This lyric breakdown takes you on a journey through the artist’s thoughts, emotions, and the story they aim to tell. From clever metaphors to evocative imagery, we delve into the nuances that make this song a lyrical masterpiece. Whether you’re a fan of 98° or a lover of well-crafted words, our detailed analysis will give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of this song.
If she only knew
What I knew but couldn’t say
If she could just see
The part of me that I hid away
If I could just hold her in my arms again
And just say I love you
But she’s gone away, maybe she’d stay
If she only knew
If she could just feel
What I feel here in my heart
She’d know it was real
Pure and true right from the start
But I’m just a man who didn’t understand
What she was going through
But she’s gone away, maybe she’d stay
If she only knew
And how, how did I let her get away
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Cause love, love is so easy to feel
But the hardest thing to say
If she could just see (see)
What I see when I close my eyes (close my eyes)
All that I dream (dream)
Surely she would realize
But like a fool I waited much too long
To let her know the truth
She’s gone away, maybe she’d stay
If she only knew
Tell me, tell me
How, how did I let her get away (tell me)
Cause I guess that love
Love is so easy to feel
But the hardest thing to say
Say, say, say, say
If she only knew
What I knew but could not say
If she could just see
The part of me that I hid away
If I could just hold her in my arms again
And just say I love you, I love you
She’s gone away, maybe she’d stay
If she only knew, if she only knew
Maybe she’d stay but she ran away
Why she had to go away
Cause of what I didn’t say
Don’t know what to do
Oh God how I wish that she knew