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If Only Lyrics by Matilda Mann

You Look Like You Can’t Swim

2023

[Verse 1]
I shouldn't look for someone like you
Who daydreams too much about wasting their youth
And I shouldn’t care, and I shouldn't care, but I do
And I shouldn't stay up until 2 A.M.
Hopelessly wondering what I can mend
And I shouldn’t care, and I shouldn't stare, but I do

[Chorus]
And if only I was somebody you wanted
Just for the day, but you wanted
Someone you know that would leave
I know that'd never been me

[Verse 2]
Strange you don't know just how I think
'Cause I read your mind like it's written with ink
Scribbles and mess, but lines that still play with my heart

[Chorus]
And if only I was somebody who wanted
Just for the day, but you wanted
Someone you know that wouldn't leave
I know it's not what you need

[Bridge]
I wrote your name seventeen times
Just to figure out when, figure out why
And it’s starting again, it’s strange, I don't know
Why you would stay if you knew you would go
And you called out to me, desperately weak
With something to say, if you only could speak
And I tried to pretend, I just can’t deny
That I'd lie just for you if you asked me to lie

[Chorus]
If only I was somebody who wanted
Just for the day, but you wanted
Someone you know that wouldn't leave
I know that'd never be me
I know that’d never be me

About “If Only” by Matilda Mann

Read the complete lyrics to "If Only" by Matilda Mann from the album "You Look Like You Can’t Swim" in 2023. 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 Acoustic, UK Pop, UK.

"If Only" is performed by Matilda Mann. from the album "You Look Like You Can’t Swim" in 2023 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "If Only", explore more songs by Matilda Mann using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"If Only" is credited to Matilda Mann. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"If Only" appears on "You Look Like You Can’t Swim" in 2023.

Visit the Matilda Mann artist page at /artist/matilda-mann for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


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