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 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 Hey, 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 3 Comments General Comment: I think this song is about being in love with someone (like bluestruck mentioned) and realizing you have no control over it, and not liking that fact at all. You tell yourself that you *could* stop being in love with them if you wanted to, but