If I Had (feat. Charlie Wilson)

Don Toliver's song 'If I Had' featuring Charlie Wilson is a poignant exploration of longing and devotion in a romantic relationship. The lyrics convey a deep sense of yearning, with the repeated phrase 'If I had your love in my hand, keep it for us' serving as the central theme. This line suggests a desire to possess and protect the love he feels, emphasizing the preciousness of such an emotional connection.

The repetition of 'You should fall in, you should fall in' at the beginning sets a tone of gentle persuasion, as if Toliver is coaxing his love interest into a deeper emotional commitment. The use of 'sometime' implies a sense of waiting and patience, highlighting the singer's readiness to wait for the moment when this love will be reciprocated. The inclusion of Charlie Wilson adds a layer of soulful urgency to the track, enhancing the overall emotional depth of the song.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring motif of exhaustion and waiting ('I'm tired, baby, Well, I'm basically here waiting for you'), which illustrates the emotional toll of unrequited love. The singer's repeated declarations of what he would do 'if I had' your love, paired with descriptions of the love interest as 'beautiful,' serve to underscore the idealization of the person he longs for. This idealization, combined with the direct appeals to the love interest ('come get with me, baby'), paints a picture of a deep emotional investment and a hope for a future where this love is finally shared.