If I Knew Then

Walking down these silent streets,

Memories of a lonely beat.

Before I knew, before I saw,

Happiness I had in solitude’s law.

Valentine’s, draped in red and white,

I was alone but felt so right.

No doubts, just myself, in my space,

Living free, no need to chase.

Wish I knew then what I know now,

Would I have been scared, somehow?

Now I see the love that’s true,

Could’ve taken a chance on you.

If I knew then, what I feel today,

I wouldn’t have turned away.

Taking chances, breaking free,

Finding love was up to me.

Now I shine brighter beside you,

Happier than I ever knew.

Could’ve opened up earlier,

But I’m glad I found the way to you.

Silent nights, I learned to be alone,

Built a world, my own zone.

But then you came, and everything changed,

Loving out loud, no more pain.

Wished I knew then what I know now,

Would I have been scared, somehow?

Now I see the love that’s true,

Could’ve taken a chance on you.

If I knew then, what I feel today,

I wouldn’t have turned away.

Taking chances, breaking free,

Finding love was up to me.

Now I shine brighter beside you,

Happier than I ever knew.

Could’ve opened up earlier,

But I’m glad I found the way to you.

Don’t wait for perfect moments to arrive,

Jump in, let your heart decide.

The past is just a fading view,

Now I’m stronger loving you.

Valentine’s alone no more,

Happy now, I’ve opened the door.

If I knew then what I know today,

I’d love you more, come what may.