If death were I, I'd take thee in a heartbeat
If death were I, I'd slip thee from thy bed
If death were I, I'd steal thee from thy life
If death were I, I'd keep thee by my side

If love were I, I'd envelope thy soul
If love were I, I'd be with thee each second of each day
If love were I, I'd make sure that each girl thou pass glances at thee
If love were I, I'd snake into thy dreams and plant ten thousand hearts in thy vision each night

If life were I, I'd hold thee tightly
If life were I, I'd give thee more time than I should
If life were I, I'd keep thee from danger
If life were I, I'd give thee glory and fame

If hate were I, I'd poison thy blood
If hate were I, I'd keep all love away
If hate were I, I'd hold thee in my cage
If hate were I, I'd hold all girls at bay