If You Could See Me Now

The Script

About If You Could See Me Now

"If You Could See Me Now" is a song by Irish pop rock band The Script, taken from their third studio album, #3 (2012). The song video was released as the album's third single on 18 February 2013. The song was released on 4 March 2013. The track was written by Danny O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan, Steve Kipner and Andrew Frampton. The song is an emotional tribute to O'Donoghue's late father – and to guitarist Mark Sheehan's parents. For the very first time, Sheehan added vocals to a song.  


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2012
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(Oh if you could see me now)

(Oh if you could see me now)

It was February 14, Valentine's Day
The roses came but they took you away
Tattooed on my arm is a charm to disarm all the harm
Gotta keep myself calm but the truth is you're gone

And I'll never get to show you these songs
Dad, you should see the tours that I'm on
I see you standing there next to Mom
Both singing along, yeah on and on

And there are days when I'm losing my faith
Because the man wasn't good, he was great
He'd say "Music was the home for your pain"
And explained I was young, he would say

Take that rage, put it on a page
Take that page to the stage
Blow the roof off the place
I'm trying to make you proud
Do everything you did
I hope you're up there with God saying "That's my kid!"

I still look for your face in the crowd
Oh if you could see me now
(Oh if you could see me now)
Would you stand in disgrace or take a bow?
Oh if you could see me now
(Oh if you could see me now)

(Oh if you could see me now, yeah)

If you could see me now would you recognize me?
Would you pat me on the back or would you criticize me?
Would you follow every line on my tear-stained face?
Put your hand on my heart that was cold
As the day you were taken away

I know it's been a while but I can see you clear as day
Right now, I wish I could hear you say
I drink too much, and I smoke too much dutch
But if you can't see me now, that shit's a must

You used to say I won't know a wind until it crossed me
Like I won't know real love 'til I've loved and I've lost it
So if you lost a sister, someone's lost a mom
And if you lost a dad then someone's lost a son
And they're all missing out, yeah they're all missing out
So if you get a second to look down on me now

Mom, Dad I'm just missing you now

I still look for your face in the crowd
Oh if you could see me now
(Oh if you could see me now)
Would you stand in disgrace or take a bow
Oh if you could see me now
(Oh if you could see me now)

Oh, oh
Would you call me a saint or a sinner?
Would you love me a loser or winner?
Oh, oh
When I see my face in the mirror
We look so alike that it makes me shiver

I still look for your face in the crowd
Oh if you could see me now
(Oh if you could see me now)
Would you stand in disgrace or take a bow
Oh if you could see me now
(Oh if you could see me now)
Yeah I'm just missing you now

I still look for your face in the crowd
Oh if you could see me now
(Oh if you could see me now)
Would you stand in disgrace or take a bow
Oh if you could see me now
(Oh if you could see me now)

You could see, you could see me now
You could see, you could see me now

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The Script

The Script are an Irish alternative rock band from Dublin formed in 2001. Based in London after signing to Sony Label Group imprint Phonogenic, the band released their eponymous debut album in August 2008, featuring the hit songs "The Man Who Can't Be Moved" and "Breakeven". The album debuted at number one in Ireland and the UK. Their second album, Science & Faith, was released in September 2010, and contains the hit songs "For the First Time" and "Nothing". The album debuted at number one in Ireland and the UK, and number three on the US Billboard 200. Their third album #3 was released in the UK on 10 September 2012, charting at number 2 in its first week. more »

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Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, STEPHEN KIPNER, DANIEL JOHN O'DONOGHUE, MARK ANTHONY SHEEHAN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"If You Could See Me Now" was released in 2013 as the third single from The Script's third studio album "#3."
Songwriters
The song was written by Danny O'Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Steve Kipner, members of the band The Script.
Emotional Theme
The song serves as a tribute to O'Donoghue's late father and Sheehan's parents. The Script members have said the song is one of their most personal and emotional to date.
Song Genre
"If You Could See Me Now" is considered a pop song, although The Script is also known for their blends of pop rock and soft rock.
Music Video
The music video for "If You Could See Me Now" was directed by Paul Gore and features the band performing in a dark, urban setting interspersed with images of children who represent their younger selves.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 in countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, and Denmark.
Live Performance
The song was performed live for the first time on The Voice UK in 2013 by the band, where member Danny O'Donoghue was a coach at the time.
Song Reviews
Critics have praised the song for its emotional depth and the raw vocal performance by Danny O'Donoghue.
Lyric Composition
The lyrics of the song reflect on the loss of the band members' parents and express a desire for them to see the success they've achieved.
Notable Achievement
In a testament to its popularity, "If You Could See Me Now" has amassed over 70 million views on YouTube as of 2021.
Parent Album Success
The album "#3," which includes "If You Could See Me Now," debuted at number 2 in the UK and number 13 in the US, proving a significant success for the band.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 37 seconds.
Radio Debut
The song was first premiered on BBC Radio 1 on 18th February 2013.

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