If I wanted to I could do anything right
I could dance with the devil on a
Saturday night

If I wanted to I could turn matches to gold
I could smoke drink swear and I would never
grow old

I wouldn't have to be in love with you
If I only wanted to
If I only wanted to


If I wanted to I could run fast as a train
Be as sharp as a needle that's twisting your brain

If I wanted to I could turn mountains to sand
Have political leaders in the palm of my hand
I wouldn't have to be in love with you

If I only wanted to
If I only wanted to


I could leave tonight
And I would be all right
Stop holding on

If I wanted to
If I only wanted to


If I wanted to I could be as patient as death
Fix this hole in my heart leaking into my flesh
If I wanted to I could turn sparks into ice

There'd never be another woman who could make you
think twice
I wouldn't have to be in love with you

If I only wanted to
If I only wanted to