In this song, Dion sings an advice to men about, well, basically not taking the love of their lives for granted. This is particularly targeted to those men who do not make their girlfriends/wives a priority in their lives. While martyrdom comes as second nature to some women, others (ahem, including moi) yearn to be cherished, and most importantly, respected. I don't know, but does it sit well with you, ladies, that your bf prefers to spend his weekend mastering his guitar playing techniques than give you a single phone call? That's what I thought.
Performed by: Celine Dion
Written by: Shelley Peiken, Arnie Roman
She can feel you
Drifting far away
But she can't see through
What you do not say
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure
Chorus: If I were you
My prized possessions
Would be the ones I'd hold so close
'Cause when you lose your love
You lose what means the most
If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Simple pleasures
The hardest to be found
Can't be measured
Till they're not around
Maybe she'll go
Maybe she'll stay
But she'd rather go than fade away
Sometimes the sweetest sorrow
Is the saddest fate
(Repeat Chorus)
Take a step back
Don't lose your ground
Remember how you felt before
And if you care about her
Show her that you're sure
If I were you
I'd hold affection
Higher than any star in sight
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you
Take this to heart
And you'll never part
These are the things that I would do
If I were you