The song "If I Were You" by Engelbert Humperdinck explores the emotions and longing of someone who is in love with a person who is already committed to someone else. The lyrics depict the narrator expressing their feelings and describing what they would do if they had the opportunity to be with their loved one. The song starts with the narrator imagining what it would be like if they were in the position of the person their loved one is with. They would give their whole world and love them until the end of time. The narrator believes that if they were the chosen one, they would let their loved one know how precious their love is. The lyrics emphasize the dedication and willingness of the narrator to be there for their loved one. If their loved one ever wanted them, they would show them what true love is supposed to be. The narrator would always be close and never too far away if their loved one called their name or needed hope. They would give their whole heart and would go as far as trying to fulfill their loved one's wishes, even reaching for stars. The narrator acknowledges that their loved one may already have a bond with the current partner, but they convey that if their loved one chose them instead, they would show them all the love and care they are capable of giving. Overall, "If I Were You" is a heartfelt song that depicts unrequited love and the yearning of someone who wishes they were in a different position to be with their loved one.
