If – English Lyrics

• By: Pink Floyd
• Album: Atom Heart Mother

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the language of introspection and regret in Pink Floyd's 'If.' Penned by Roger Waters, this song offers a glimpse into the artist's soul-searching, exploring themes of personal inadequacy and the yearning for meaningful connections. Learn how Waters uses vivid metaphors and heartfelt lyrics to convey complex emotions, making this song a poignant exploration of the human condition.

[English]

If I were a swan, I'd be gone

If I were a train, I'd be late

And if I were a good man

I'd talk with you more often than I do

...

If I were to sleep, I could dream

If I were afraid, I could hide

If I go insane

please, don't put your wires in my brain

...

If I were the moon, I'd be cool

If I were a rule, I would bend

If I were a good man

I'd understand the spaces between friends

...

If I were alone, I would cry

And if I were with you, I'd be home and dry

And if I go insane

Will you still let me join in with the game?

...

If I were a swan, I'd be gone

If I were a train, I'd be late again

If I were a good man

I'd talk with you more often than I do

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
swan /swɒn/ A2	noun - a large water bird with white feathers and a long neck
train /treɪn/ A1	noun - a series of connected rail vehicles for transport
late /leɪt/ A1	adjective - after the expected or usual time
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - of a high quality or standard
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak to someone
sleep /sliːp/ A1	verb - to rest in a state of unconsciousness
dream /driːm/ A2	verb - to experience visions or images during sleep
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A1	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety
hide /haɪd/ A1	verb - to put something or oneself in a place where it cannot be seen
insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ B1	adjective - mentally ill or irrational
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite of Earth
cool /kuːl/ A2	adjective - slightly cold; calm and relaxed
rule /ruːl/ A2	noun - a statement that tells people what they should do
bend /bɛnd/ A2	verb - to shape something by making it curve
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ A2	verb - to know the meaning of something
cry /kraɪ/ A1	verb - to shed tears, often as a result of strong emotion
dry /draɪ/ A1	adjective - free from moisture