Remo's Theme (What If) [Tommy Shaw]


Remo's Theme (What If)
Written by Tommy Shaw and Richie Cannata
Lead Vocals by Tommy Shaw

There's a message I'm receiving
And it's coming in clear
But it's not the one that I need to hear

So if seeing is believing
You better take another look
Because I'm half-way gone
And I'm hardly here

What if, what if you find you made a mistake
What if, what if it's worth the chance that you're taking

I would never want to see you standing in the line of fire
You're the one who has to come to grips with your own desires

Do you hear what I'm saying
Am I even getting through
Are you so far gone
I can't talk to you

I could tell you what you want to hear
But is it really what you need
Now it's time to stand
On your own two feet

What if, what if you find you made a mistake
What if, what if it's worth the chance that you're taking

I would never want to see you standing in the line of fire
But you're the one who has to come to grips with your own desires

Get a hold on yourself now
Of your heart and your soul
You've got to make a few decisions
You've got to get some self-control

What if, what if, what if you find you made a mistake
What if, what if it's worth the chance that you're taking

I would never want to see you standing in the line of fire
You're the one who has to come to grips with your own desires

And you're the only one who can decide
Hey hey

I don't ever want to see you standing in the line of fire
You're the one who has to come to grips with your own desires

I don't ever want to see you standing in the line of fire
But you're the one who has to come to grips with your own desires are

Interpretation

Theme song to the move Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins (1985), the lyrics to this song could apply to anyone. 

You're taking a lot of risks, maybe too many. It's up to you, but you might just make a fatal mistake.  I want to see you safe. 

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