Story Behind The Song
I started writing this about a girl I was interested in high school. Nothing ever came of it (although we went out a few times), but I figured it was a neat premise, and ran with it.
This was also the first song I ever wrote with lyrics. I had been writing strictly instrumentals up to this point. One day, I said, "what would happen if I wrote lyrics." This is the result.
Song Description
Ever want to tell someone how you felt, but couldn't?
| Song Length |
4:19 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Rock - Easy Listening |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Attracted, Crush, Searching for Love |
Language |
English |
Lyrics
IF SHE ONLY KNEW
Words and music by Ray Kim
1: I've been holding back too long...
Got this feeling deep inside of me...
Not much time before she's gone...
If I just had the words to make her see...
Wanna tell her so bad, but something keeps holding me back...
Maybe if I wait for tomorrow...
Chorus: When she looks into my eyes, will she realize...?
When I try to take her hand, will she understand...?
When I've got something to say, will she look away...?
When I hold her in my arms, will she be alarmed...?
I knew if my words could just get through...
If she only knew...
2: I've been watching her so long...
Like a dream, she seems so far away...
Her words are the sweetest song,
Helping me to see the light of day...
Didn't wanna believe that she was for real, so young and true...
Now it looks like I've fallen for her...
Chorus: When she looks into my eyes, will she realize...?
When I try to take her hand, will she understand...?
When I've got something to say, will she look away...?
When I hold her in my arms, will she be alarmed...?
So who will be there for her to turn to...?
If she only knew...
Bridge: (instrumental ad lib)
If she only knew...
Can't wait any longer, she's gotta know she's on my mind...
Tell her that I don't wanna lose her...
Chorus: When she looks into my eyes, will she realize...?
When I try to take her hand, will she understand...?
When I've got something to say, will she look away...?
When I hold her in my arms, will she be alarmed...?
I'm due, wanna tell her, "I love you..."
If she only knew...
Copyright 1989, Ray Kim