If You Were Here Lyrics
Thompson Twins
Lyrics
If you were here
I could deceive you
And if you were here
You would believe
But would you suspect
My emotion wandering, yeah
Do not want a part of this anymore
The rain water drips
Through a crack in the ceiling
And I'll have to spend
My time on repair
But just like the rain
I'll be always falling, yeah
Only to rise and fall again
If you were here
I could deceive you
And if you were here
You would believe
But would you suspect
My emotion wandering, yeah
Do not want a part of this anymore
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Thompson Twins song "If You Were Here" was released in 1984 on the album Into The Gap. It is a synth-pop/new wave genre and was written by Tom Bailey, Alannah Currie, and Joe Leeway.
The band members at this time were Tom Bailey (vocals, keyboards, guitar), Alannah Currie (percussion, vocals, saxophone) and Joe Leeway (percussion, vocals). This upbeat track has become one of the most popular songs from the Thompson Twins catalogue, receiving much airplay around the world. In the lyrics, the narrator expresses his longing for someone who isn't there, wishing they could be together if only they were here. The song also features an alluring sax solo that adds to its nostalgic appeal.