If You Only Knew
Shinedown
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If you only knew I'm hanging by a thread The web I spin for you If you only knew I'd sacrifice my beating Heart before I lose you I still hold onto the letters You returned I swear I've lived and learned It's 4:03 and I can't sleep Without you next to me I Toss and turn like the sea If I drown tonight, bring me Back to life Breathe your breath in me The only thing that I still believe In is you, if you only knew If you only knew How many times I counted All the words that went wrong If you only knew How I refuse to let you go, Even when you're gone I don't regret any days I Spent, nights we shared, Or letters that I sent It's 4:03 and I can't sleep Without you next to me I Toss and turn like the sea If I drown tonight, bring me Back to life Breathe your breath in me The only thing that I still believe In is you, if you only knew If you only knew I still hold onto the letters You returned You help me live and learn It's 4:03 and I can't sleep Without you next to me I Toss and turn like the sea If I drown tonight, bring me Back to life Breathe your breath in me The only thing that I still believe In is you, if you only knew
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Written by: BRENT SMITH, DAVE BASSETT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"If You Only Knew" is a song by American rock band, Shinedown. It was released as the fourth single from their third studio album, "The Sound of Madness".
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Song MeaningThe lyrics of the song reflect the feelings of Brent Smith, the band's frontman, about becoming a father for the first time. The song is about the time when he found out that his girlfriend was pregnant, and he was on the road touring. It expresses his profound sense of loss and longing.
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Chart RankingsUpon its release, "If You Only Knew" peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. It also reached number two on the Billboard Hot Hard Rock Songs, becoming one of the band's biggest hits.
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Music VideoThe music video for "If You Only Knew" was directed by Hannah Lux Davis. The video features the band performing on a roof-top in New York City while the narrative of a separate couple unfolds throughout the video.
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Song RecognitionThe emotional depth and melodic sound of the song helped the band to further secure their place in the rock music scene. It also showcased Brent Smith's vocal range and versatility, earning him praise from critics.
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Acoustic versionAn acoustic version of the song was also released which gives a different feel to the song, particularly highlighting the vocals and the emotional conviction of the lyrics.
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Milestone Achievement"If You Only Knew" was also Shinedown's first single to reach a million digital copies sold. As of September 2020, the song's music video on YouTube has over 90 million views.
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Song CompositionUnlike most of Shinedown's other songs, this one follows a more pop-rock structure, combined with lyrics that tell a personal story, which made it stand out and contributed to its success.
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ReceptionFans and critics alike lauded the song for its strong, emotionally resonant lyrics, as well as for its impressive vocal performance and memorable hook.
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Live Performances"If You Only Knew" remains a staple of Shinedown's live performances, often moving audiences with its powerful lyrics and melody.
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