Girard - If Only We Knew Lyrics

If Only We Knew
[Male]
I look back at all the signs we missed,
The little things that seemed so small.
The laughter turned to silence,
And we didn't see the writing on the wall.
We were lost in the moments,
Thinking love would always stay,
But we let the shadows creep in,
And pushed the light away.

[Female]
What if we had talked it through?
Would we still be here, me and you?

[Both]
If only we knew, how to open our hearts,
If only we saw, the cracks from the start.
We could've saved the dreams that slipped right through our hands,
If only we knew, we could've made new plans.
Now we're standing here with echoes of our past,
Wondering what could've been if we had just asked.

[Female]
I replay every moment,
Wishing I could hit rewind,
If only I had spoken up,
Instead of hiding what was on my mind.
We danced around the truth,
Afraid to face the change,
Now we're left with "what ifs,"
And a love that feels so strange.

[Male]
What if we had tried a little more?
Would we be the same or something more?

[Both]
If only we knew, how to open our hearts,
If only we saw, the cracks from the start.
We could've saved the dreams that slipped right through our hands,
If only we knew, we could've made new plans.
Now we're standing here with echoes of our past,
Wondering what could've been if we had just asked.

[Both]
We built a bridge, but we let it burn,
Caught in the silence, waiting for our turn.
We could've changed the ending, but we were too afraid,
Now the future's uncertain, and the colors start to fade.

[Both]
If only we knew, how to open our hearts,
If only we saw, the cracks from the start.
We could've saved the dreams that slipped right through our hands,
If only we knew, we could've made new plans.
Now we're standing here with echoes of our past,
Wondering what could've been if we had just asked.

[Both]
If only we knew...
If only we knew...
The love we had was worth the fight,
If only we knew, we could've made it right.

This song expresses the deep regret and longing of a couple reflecting on their past, pondering how different things might have been if they had been more open and aware of their issues. The interplay between their voices enhances the emotional weight, creating a powerful sense of nostalgia and reflection. A tender melody would complement the lyrics, emphasizing the theme of missed opportunities.