Introduction
If This World Were Mine is a classic R&B song originally recorded by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell in 1967. The song was written by Gaye and produced by Harvey Fuqua. The lyrics of the song express the idea of a perfect world where love and happiness reigns supreme. This article will take a closer look at the lyrics of If This World Were Mine and their meaning.
Verse 1
If this world were mine, I would place at your feet
All that I own, you’ve been so good to me
If this world were mine, I’d give you the flowers, the birds and the bees
For with your love inside me, that would be all I need
The first verse of the song expresses the idea of giving all that one has to the person they love. The world would be theirs and everything in it. The flowers, birds, and bees represent the beauty of nature that would be given to the person who is loved.
Chorus
If this world were mine
I would make you a king
With wealth untold, you could have anything
If this world were mine
I’d give you each day so sunny and blue
And if you wanted the moonlight
I’d give you that too
The chorus of the song expresses the idea of making the person who is loved feel like royalty. They would have everything they could ever want or need. The sun and the moon represent the passing of time and the idea of being able to give the person who is loved everything they desire.
Verse 2
I’d give the stars right to you
For if they sparkle in your eyes
I know that I would be truly happy
With you walking by my side
The second verse of the song expresses the idea of giving the stars to the person who is loved. The stars represent the idea of something that is unattainable, but with the love of the person who is loved, they become attainable. The idea of being happy with the person who is loved walking by one’s side is also expressed in this verse.
Chorus
If this world were mine
I would make you a queen
With wealth untold, you could have anything
If this world were mine
I’d give you anything
The second chorus of the song expresses the idea of making the person who is loved feel like royalty once again. They would be given everything they could ever want or need.
Verse 3
The flowers, the birds and the bees
I’d give you your own personal sky
With a rainbow for only you to see
I’d like to think I’d give you everything
The third verse of the song expresses the idea of giving the person who is loved their own personal sky with a rainbow for only them to see. This represents the idea of something special and unique that only the person who is loved can experience. The idea of giving everything to the person who is loved is also expressed in this verse.
Chorus
If this world were mine
I would make you a king
With wealth untold, you could have anything
If this world were mine
I’d give you each day so sunny and blue
And if you wanted the moonlight
I’d give you that too
The final chorus of the song reiterates the idea of making the person who is loved feel like royalty and giving them everything they could ever want or need.
Conclusion
If This World Were Mine is a classic R&B song that expresses the idea of a perfect world where love and happiness reigns supreme. The lyrics of the song express the idea of giving all that one has to the person they love and making them feel like royalty. The song is a testament to the power of love and its ability to make the impossible possible.
