If I Can't Have You
If I Can't Have You

Shawn Mendes - If I Can't Have You Lyrics

This song paints a vivid picture of longing and unrequited love. The lyrics convey the artist's deep emotional struggle, as he grapples with feelings for someone who may not reciprocate them. Despite trying to distract himself and maintain distance, he finds… Read more

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If I Can't Have You Lyrics

I can't write one song that's not about you
Can't drink without thinkin' about you
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?

I'm in Toronto and I got this view
But I might as well be in a hotel room, yeah
It doesn't matter 'cause I'm so consumed
Spending all my nights reading texts from you

Oh, I'm good at keepin' my distance
I know that you're the feelin' I'm missing
You know that I hate to admit it
But everything means nothin' if I can't have you

I can't write one song that's not about you
Can't drink without thinkin' about you
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?
I can't write one song that's not about you
Can't drink without thinkin' about you
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?

I'm so sorry that my timing's off
But I can't move on if we're still gonna talk
Is it wrong for me to not want half?
I want all of you, all the strings attached

Oh, I'm good at keepin' my distance
I know that you're the feelin' I'm missing
You know that I hate to admit it
But everything means nothin' if I can't have you

I can't write one song that's not about you
Can't drink without thinkin' about you
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?
I can't write one song that's not about you
Can't drink without thinkin' about you
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?

I'm trying to move on
Forget you, but I hold on
Everything means nothing
Everything means nothing, babe
I'm trying to move on
Forget you, but I hold on
Everything means nothing if I can't have you, no

I can't write one song that's not about you
Can't drink without thinkin' about you
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?
I can't write one song that's not about you
Can't drink without thinkin' about you
Is it too late to tell you that
Everything means nothing if I can't have you?

Writer(s): Nate Mercereau, Scott Harris Friedman, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of If I Can't Have You?

This song paints a vivid picture of longing and unrequited love. The lyrics convey the artist's deep emotional struggle, as he grapples with feelings for someone who may not reciprocate them. Despite trying to distract himself and maintain distance, he finds that every aspect of his life is consumed by thoughts of this person. He expresses a sense of despair, emphasizing that his life feels meaningless without this person's presence or affection. The repeated line "Everything means nothing if I can't have you" underscores the depth of his yearning and the extent to which his happiness is tied to this individual. This song resonates with anyone who has experienced intense romantic longing or heartbreak. #UnrequitedLove #Yearning #Heartbreak

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