IF Lyrics (English Translation) – ASH ISLAND

IF (English Translation) Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer talks about trying to write a story about the person they lost, realizing most of their life together was made up of simple, everyday moments that now feel precious. It’s been a month since that person passed away, and accepting the loss still feels impossible. They remember the changing seasons they spent together and the heartbreaking moment of seeing their loved one’s lifeless body. They desperately wish the situation wasn’t real. They keep wondering if things would have been different had they noticed the other person’s pain or if the roles were reversed. They question whether they could have saved them if they had known what was going on. In the end, they just want one chance to go back to the past, even briefly, to try to stop everything from falling apart.

[Pre-Chorus]
The singer feels the loved one’s presence lingering in the home and wishes for just one more hug. Their room feels frozen in time, as if nothing has moved since the moment they left.

[Chorus]
The singer aches over the thought that the person never opened up about their struggles and wishes things had been different. The goodbye still doesn’t feel real, and they carry a heavy sense of apology and regret. They hold onto the idea that this person will always be their angel and cherish the love they shared. Even though the person is gone, the singer wonders if they’ll ever meet again. They can’t stop missing them and wish life had a rewind button.

[Interlude]
The singer pauses to share a simple, honest confession that they miss the person deeply and want them to know it.

[Verse 2]
The singer is confused and heartbroken, questioning how someone who was just there could suddenly be gone. They spent the night praying for their return, unable to accept what happened. Their mind is stuck on the night everything changed, replaying it over and over. They keep wondering if knowing the truth earlier might have helped them prevent the loss. Just like before, they beg for a chance to go back in time, even for a short moment, to try and change the outcome.

[Pre-Chorus]
The person’s scent still lingers in the house, making the loss feel fresh. The singer longs for one last hug, and the loved one’s room feels frozen, untouched since their passing.

[Chorus]
The singer wishes the other person had shared their struggles, because the goodbye still feels unreal and painful. They apologize again and hold onto the thought of their loved one as an angel. They know they were loved, but the loss still hurts deeply. Even though the person is gone, they wonder if they’ll ever meet again. They can’t stop missing them and wish they could turn back time.