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What If
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Jul 1, 2026 updated
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Matthew West's song 'What If' is an inspirational Christian pop song that challenges listeners to live with urgency and purpose, avoiding the regret of wondering 'what if.' The lyrics reflect a desire to stop chasing meaningless things and instead focus on what truly matters, like loving others and drawing closer to God. The song encourages dreaming bigger, burning brighter, and loving harder, emphasizing that it's not too late to change direction. While not explicitly quoting Scripture, the message aligns with biblical themes of redeeming the time and living intentionally for God's glory.
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I've heard 'em say before to live just like you're dying, yeah
Wish I could say that's how I am but I been lying, yeah
Lying in my bed at night, and one too many times I'm thinking
What if, what if
My biggest fear is waking up to find what matters
Is miles away from what I spent my life chasing after
Is my story gonna have the same two words in every chapter?
What if, what if
But last I checked this heart
Inside my chest is still beating
Well, I guess it's not too late
What if today's the only day I got?
I don't wanna waste it if it's my last shot
No regrets in the end
I wanna know I got no what ifs
I'm running till the road runs out
I'm lighting it up right here right now
No regrets in the end
I wanna know I got no what ifs, yeah
See, I refuse to be a shoulda woulda coulda been
I can't go back in time, I don't have a DeLorean
What I'm trying to say is I don't wanna say these words again
What if, what if
But last I checked this heart
Inside my chest is still beating
Well, I guess it's not too late, no no
What if today's the only day I got?
I don't wanna waste it if it's my last shot
No regrets in the end
I wanna know I got no what ifs
I'm running till the road runs out
I'm lighting it up right here right now
No regrets in the end
I wanna know I got no what ifs
I'm gonna dream a little bigger
Burn a little brighter
Stand a little taller, closer to your fire
Dig a little deeper
Reach a little further
Love a little harder
I'm gonna dream a little bigger
Burn a little brighter
Stand a little taller, closer to your fire
Dig a little deeper
Reach a little further
Love a little harder
'Cause what if today's the only day I got?
I don't wanna waste it if it's my last shot
No regrets in the end
I wanna know I got no what ifs
I'm running till the road runs out
I'm lighting it up right here right now
No regrets in the end
I wanna know I got no what ifs, yeah
I wanna know I got no what ifs
I wanna know I got no what ifs