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If Only You Knew... [Autism Awareness]

Entry song | Autism Awareness Challenge | A subject close to me
April 3, 2025 at 6:58 PMv4

📝 Autism’s a personal subject for me. I’ve a little kiddo on the spectrum. This song’s our story, written from my kiddo’s perspective, but at the same time it’s also mine. We’re both simply trying to understand the other. Navigating emotions, language, and context are some the biggest challenges. Nuances are sometimes lost… Routine is how we thrive, but my kiddo’s also one of the most perceptive & receptive ppl. I know. Autism is so many things, for so many; my hope is that all roads can lead to a place of comfort & safety. ✍️ ALL LYRICS BY EME LATINA (2025) [Verse 1] Your world spins faster than I can I try to catch up but I can’t… I'm learning to listen, I'm learning to feel But the truth is: my truth isn’t always what is real… [Chorus] Am I doing this right? Am I getting it wrong? The world feels heavy but I try holding on What I grasp is askew… If only you knew… All I want is to understand you [Verse 2] I see the world in colors you don’t understand But you look at me sometimes like I’m a… (yeah) I’m just a puzzle of pieces you don’t have But you and I are the same when we cry or we laugh [Verse 3] Silence for me is never silent, not like you When you look and shake your head at me, do I seem blue? Each glance can be a riddle, each word can feel so loud… I'm safe in my quiet, but lost in your crowd [Chorus] Am I doing this right? Am I getting it wrong? The world feels heavy but I try holding on What I grasp is askew… If only you knew… All I want is to understand you [Verse 4] My brain is like a prism reflecting light, But it’s also like roots, tangled under the grass… Your thoughts run vertical, point A to B My thoughts run diagonal and horizontally I try to connect, you want me to speak… But the wifi is blotchy, connection is weak [Bridge] I stumble You worry; You fear I won’t belong I wonder in silence “What’s even wrong?” But then I forget, move on with my day… It’s a world you can’t fix, I just know it this way [Reprised Chorus] Am I doing this right? (Could he) Am I getting it wrong? (Possibly) The world feels heavy but I try holding on (I do a cartwheel) (I count backwards from ten) (It’s the way it makes me feel) (I can’t write with a pen) What I grasp is askew… If only you knew… (I am just me) All I want is to understand you All I want is for you to understand me too [end]

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Alex Kruk ♫

Alex Kruk ♫ 8w ago

I know how much this means to you, and it’s incredible how you’ve put so much love and honesty into this. Your words and perspective always inspire me—this song is truly something special ❤️

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 8w ago

Saying that my words and perspective inspire you might be the best thing I've ever heard. Thank you, Alex. Your support means a lot, especially because this song meant a lot to me writing it.

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Uncommon Loon

Uncommon Loon 8w ago

I can't even pretend to imagine what it's like having an autistic child, but this song gets one very close to those feelings. Thank you for sharing, and what a wonderful presentation, too!

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 8w ago

Thank you, Loon. That means a lot. It’s not a catchy song, but it’s a real one. I was teary-eyed writing it and I like how it turned out. It’s exactly the sound I wanted and the storytelling aspect was a writing feat for me too. I appreciate you 🫶

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MαԃMαƈCԋαԃ

MαԃMαƈCԋαԃ 8w ago

Brilliantly written as only someone who REALLY understands could present.
You have done a marvellous portraying some of the dimesions experienced, but needless to say it is extremely complex.
If only we could all communicate on another plain wher we fully understand each other.
Thanks for sharing your experiences in such a beautiful song.
I hope it helps others understand too. 💥❤️‍🔥🐦‍🔥

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 6w ago

Oh, I'm sorry I missed this wonderful comment. Thank you kindly for listening and appreciating this song-- it means a lot 🫶

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ic3robot83

ic3robot83 5w ago

I couldn't stop the moisture from falling into my eyes. The song, the rhythm is very good. Congratulations for this special work. I'm very impressed.❤️❤️❤️

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 4w ago

Thank you for your comment 🤍

Robbie Zohan

Robbie Zohan 5w ago

Very beautiful lyrics Eme! 🔥😍 You don't have to catch anythin in this world, just enjoy because Allah is the ONE who sustains ALL systems around me and you and will continue doing so into eternity 🙌🤲🙏🤗🤗🤗🍀🍀🍀

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ᒪᎥᒎᗩ

ᒪᎥᒎᗩ 5w ago

😭🥹 Beautiful 💛🧡💜💙

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 5w ago

Thank you kindly 🙏 Happy you heard my song.

Nepenthe ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Nepenthe ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 6w ago

This is stunning. I'm so happy you wrote this and shared it -- the honesty and vulnerability -- the wi-fi metaphor was lovely <3

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 6w ago

Thank you, Nepenthe. I appreciate that! 💛

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Fr-End

Fr-End 8w ago

Félicitations pour ton engagement pour cette cause 👏👏👏

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 8w ago

C’est plus facile quand c’est personnel. Merci de m’écouter et de me soutenir. 😊🙏❤️

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JackFrost

JackFrost 8w ago

😭🥲💔❤️ the feels...

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 8w ago

Yes, very much so. Thank you for commenting again. 💗

Sound Garden

Sound Garden 8w ago

❤️❤️ Thanks for your participation ❤️❤️

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 8w ago

Thank you for the platform ❤️

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BuchuWaWa 💛

BuchuWaWa 💛 8w ago

This is an incredibly beautiful piece of writing, with a warm and gentle melody 👌✔

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 8w ago

Thank you very much, Buchu

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🖤Renea🖤

🖤Renea🖤 8w ago

🖤🖤🖤 love it

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Rsilva

Rsilva 8w ago

Very meaningful meaningful

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NonconformistCompositions1674

NonconformistCompositions1674 8w ago

Good song. Yeah one of my grandkids is too.

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 8w ago

It’s more prominent than one would think. Thank you for listening. I hope your grandkid is doing well 🫂

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Ambidexta

Ambidexta 8w ago

I feel tearful … every story about spectrum is filled with so much emotion. Thank you for sharing. You are not alone ❤️ 🧩

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 8w ago

Thank you kindly 🙏 Ifs the first time I’ve ever written o the subject, and it was especially tearful for me to write… but in a way cathartic. Trying to be the best and do the best we can on any given day. I appreciate you listening

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I.AM

I.AM 8w ago

Yeah… this one tugs at the heart, very touching subject, nice style

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 8w ago

Happy you liked the style; it’s a touching subject for me indeed, and I felt it needed to be emotional and less chaotic in the music.

JackFrost

JackFrost 8w ago

❤❤so good!❤❤

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béla

béla 8w ago

So that’s where the beautiful, warm empathy in your songs comes from—the voice of a wonderful mother. You have my deepest respect.

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Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ

Eme ❤️‍🔥 ✎…..ꪶꪖꪻ꠸ꪀꪖ 8w ago

Wow, this was really sweet to read… I thank you for your words, Béla 🫶

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Pinknight

Pinknight 2w ago

how do I get a autism diagnosis