If Only I (feat. Two Friends & Loud Luxury)

Bebe Rexha's song 'If Only I (feat. Two Friends & Loud Luxury)' is a heartfelt exploration of the desire to make a perfect moment last forever. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a romantic evening, where the protagonist is so deeply in love that they wish they could stop time to savor every second. The imagery of the sunset in the eyes of the loved one sets a serene and intimate scene, emphasizing the beauty and tranquility of the moment they are sharing.

The recurring theme of not wanting the night to end is a powerful metaphor for the fleeting nature of time and the preciousness of moments spent with loved ones. The lines 'If only I could stop the sunrise, we could lay here all night' and 'If only I could learn to freeze time, I'd hold you forever' express a deep longing to defy the inevitable passage of time. This desire to 'freeze time' and 'love you 25/8'—a playful exaggeration of loving someone more than the hours in a day—highlights the intensity and depth of the protagonist's feelings.

The song also touches on the bittersweet nature of goodbyes, with the line 'Don't you hate goodbyes? Rather say good morning than goodnight' capturing the reluctance to part ways. This sentiment is further reinforced by the repeated assertion that the protagonist's body cannot lie about its desire to stay close to their loved one. The collaboration with Two Friends and Loud Luxury adds a dynamic and energetic backdrop to the emotional lyrics, blending electronic beats with Rexha's emotive vocals to create a track that is both danceable and deeply resonant.

'If Only I' is a celebration of love's intensity and the universal wish to hold onto perfect moments. It captures the essence of romantic longing and the desire to make time stand still when we are with the ones we love.