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​what-ifs Lyrics by ​elliotly

pressed rose

2020

[Verse 1]
You prop your cheek on the back of your fist
You hold me like a cloud in each kiss
Thank God you're looking down; the muted vigor in your gaze
Can decimate and dismiss

The way your hair sinks was built to make me beg
I'm a poor man and you pay me in care
A million words hang between us both
You gently pluck them from the air

[Chorus]
They don't like to talk about requited love in what-ifs
But I've fallen for a hero carved of sun
And you're holding me in your arms right now but if
I told you everything I've done, would you run?

'Cause I've covered up my footprints in the sand
But miles away lies what we could become
And your smile makes my whole chest burst
For you, would I throw away every last plan
Chase my past away until my skull is numb
And if you had to kill me, could you kiss me first

[Verse 2]
I could change my life for you
But you oughtta know what you signed up for
You glance down at me and block out the moon
Throw me a grin as we trace the seashore

If you'd told me years ago someday there'd be
Someone who looked at me like you do
I'd laugh, then cry, then ask you why
You'd ever believe that as true

[Chorus]
They don't like to talk about requited love in what-ifs
But I've fallen for a hero carved of sun
And you're holding me in your arms right now but if
I told you everything I've done, would you run?

'Cause I've covered up my footprints in the sand
But miles away lies what we could become
And your smile makes my whole chest burst
For you, would I throw away every last plan
Chase my past away until my skull is numb
And if you had to kill me, could you kiss me first

[Bridge]
You've saved the world by loving me
And I'm not worth it at all
Can we stand real close? Cup my face in your palms
And we'll let the world just fall

But you'll see the fire rage around our feet
And you'll see red creep into my eyes
My head's in your hands, with one quick snap
You could let me fall and die
So why didn't you?
Why didn't you?

[Chorus]
They don't like to talk about requited love in what-ifs
But I've fallen for a hero carved of sun
And you're holding me in your arms right now but if
I told you everything I've done, would you run
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​elliotly

​elliotly

About “​what-ifs” by ​elliotly

Read the complete lyrics to "​what-ifs" by ​elliotly from the album "pressed rose" in 2020. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"​what-ifs" is credited to ​elliotly. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"​what-ifs" appears on "pressed rose" in 2020.

Visit the ​elliotly artist page at /artist/elliotly for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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