Discover the story of the song > Only If – Steve Lacy

The protagonist in these lyrics is reflecting on how if he could time travel, he would reassure himself in the past that everything will be okay. He believes that the exciting part of having passion is the unknown. He also mentions that what you don't see, hear, or touch are the things that can hold you back, but once you overcome them, your life will become clear. Overall, the protagonist is expressing the importance of embracing the unknown and having confidence in oneself.