Jon Mclaughlin If Only I Direct

While the studio version is fully produced, McLaughlin frequently performs a "stripped-down" piano-only version, which was also released as a bonus track on the Best Buy edition of the album.

Available on select deluxe editions and live performance recordings. Jon Mclaughlin If Only I

The title and chorus highlight the narrator's paralysis—they would speak or dream of the subject "if only" they could find the words or find peace in sleep. Musical Composition While the studio version is fully produced, McLaughlin

A Songwriter's Story: Jon McLaughlin on “Promising Promises” moving from intimate

The song showcases McLaughlin’s soulful, clear tenor, moving from intimate, breathy verses to a soaring, resonant chorus. Key Lyrics