Song Of The Week: If Your Could Only See - Tonic
Yo, remember the late 90s? The absolute peak era of music. I still remember hearing Tonic’s "If You Could Only See" when I was just a kid back then. To be honest, during those times, we didn’t even understand what Emerson Hart was singing about. We just knew the melody was so raw, the guitar intro was iconic, and the whole song just gave off this deep, melancholic vibe that stuck with you. It was pure nostalgia, even when we were too young to have anything to be nostalgic about.
Fast forward to today, and man... the song hits completely different.
If you look at the backstory, the lead singer actually wrote it after his family disowned him for dating an older woman. The whole chorus—"If you could only see the way she loves me, then maybe you would understand"—was a literal plea to the people around him who were judging his life choices.And honestly? That is the most relatable part.
As we grow up, everyone loves to give advice. People will tell you what to do, what paths to take, and what mistakes to avoid. But the truth is, you can’t live your life based on outside approval. Everyone has their own unique life path. Sometimes, you just need to experience things firsthand to actually learn and grow. You have to make your own mistakes, face your own struggles, and figure things out on your own terms—even if the people around you don't get it or disapprove.
Looking back, Emerson Hart even admitted his mom was right in the end and the relationship didn't last. But hey, he lived it, he learned from it, and he got a massive legendary rock track out of it.
That's just how life is. You live, you make your mistakes, and you grow. Next time this track comes on, close your eyes and just let the music take over.
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