All the could bees buzzin’ ’round
My mind a thousand tiny clouds
And now I cannot see the sun
All the worries on my list
Rush like lemmings off a cliff
I’m powerless to save even one
All my friends tell me I’m thinkin’ too much
It’s not over ’til it’s over
Because today is trouble enough
Leave tomorrow ’til tomorrow
I’m not jinxing what could be
Second guessin’ what I see
There is you and there is me
And no what ifs
Not crossin’ fingers, knockin’ wood
‘Cause worryin’ about it could
Spoil the moment when it’s good
No more what ifs, could be’s, one day’s, if only’s
The intro’s looping on and on
Don’t really get to feel the song
When it’s only playing in my head
If I don’t listen with my heart
Trust my instincts from the start
Then I’m as dumb as dumb can get
So I’m not jinxing
I’m not jinxing what could be (no, no)
Second guessin’ what I see
There is you and there is me (and there is me)
And no what ifs
Not crossin’ fingers, knockin’ wood
‘Cause worryin’ about it could
Spoil the moment when it’s good
No more what ifs, could be’s, one day’s, if only’s
What if the sky falls down?
What if it don’t work out?
What if a black cat crosses my path?
Does that mean you and me, we’re not gonna last?
What if Mr. Right turns out to be wrong?
What if there’s no happy ending for this song?
What if the one for me is the one that’s she’s with
When my heart feels love, or will my head believe it?
I’m thinking too much
It’s not over, ’til it’s over
Because today is trouble enough
Leave, leave tomorrow ’til tomorrow, ’til tomorrow
I’m not jinxing what could be (no, no)
Second guessin’ what I see
There is you and there is me (and there is me)
And no what ifs
Not crossin’ fingers, knockin’ wood
‘Cause worryin’ about it could
Spoil the moment when it’s good
No more what ifs, could be’s, one day’s, if only’s
No more what ifs, could be’s, one day’s
No more what ifs, could be’s, one day’s
What ifs, could be’s, if only’s
No more what ifs, could be’s, one day’s, if only
What if I lost you with all these what ifs?
What if, what if, what if, what if, what if, what if, what if, what if
Letting Go of ‘What Ifs’: Embracing the Moment
In “What If’s,” Natasha Bedingfield explores the paralyzing effect of overthinking and the power of living in the present. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a mind clouded by worries and endless possibilities, comparing them to ‘could bees’ buzzing around and lemmings rushing off a cliff. Bedingfield’s message is clear: constantly questioning the future can rob us of the joy found in the here and now. Instead of succumbing to superstitions or second-guessing every decision, the song encourages listeners to focus on what’s real—celebrating the connection between ‘you and me’ without letting fear dictate the experience. Ultimately, “What If’s” is a reminder to trust in love and the moment, letting go of anxieties that spoil what is already good.
Song Credits
- Artist: Natasha Bedingfield
- Songwriters: Natasha Bedingfield, Wayne Rodrigues, Andrew Frampton
- Release Year: 2007
- Label: Epic Records