Story Behind The Song
Song was a winner in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. It tells of the joy and the pain of an unrequited love.
Song Description
Guy is deeply in love with girl, but girl doesn't reciprocate, leaving him to feel heartbroken and hopelessly the romantic fool.
| Song Length |
4:18 |
Genre |
Pop - Classic, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Heartbreaking, Moving |
Subject |
Heartbreak, Unrequited Love |
| Similar Artists |
Savage Garden, Kenny Loggins |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
If I die tonight
It would be from a broken heart
When you said love me tonight but not tomorrow
If I die tonight
I'd put the angels all on hold
And as my body lay there cold I'd say to you
I love you more than words I could ever find
Was it something that I missed in reading between the lines
Or is there something more
or am I just a fool
If I die tonight
I'd tell you how you freed my soul
With just a touch, your warm hello lifted me high
If I die tonight
I'd tell you're the only one
Could you believe that I'm the one that's meant for you
I love you more than words I could ever find
Was it something that I missed in reading between the lines
Or is there something more or am I just a fool
BRIDGE:
Could you ever love a fool
Who only wants to live
His whole life through
Being there for you
To treasure all you are
If I die tonight
It would be from a broken heart
I just couldn't live without the one I love
If I die tonight
It might be better than this pain
Our love was all that kept me sane, I say to you
The dream's a lie
With only one in love
The stars black out and emptiness is all you'll ever find
If I die tonight
The world would never know
The promise our love showed when we believed
If I die tonight
The earthly part may go
But my heart will always know our love was real
You can't deny these precious words I say
So kiss my lips just one more time
Before I slip away . . .
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