We’ll forgive you for scratching your head—the if I was vs. if I were rule is a complex one. If I was and if I were are often used interchangeably, even by native English speakers. “If I was” is used to refer to things that actually happened, while “if I were” is used to refer to things that may happen. Though they may have once been totally interchangeable, they’ve developed their own meanings. IF IWhat if I did something that’s unforgivableHiding my potential like it’s criminalBut I got an alter ego Like a whole other human Seeing me for how I real. “IF I” is a hip-hop song with a strong and confident vibe. It talks about ambition, self-belief, and the desire to prove yourself. The song has powerful beats, catchy rhythms, and energetic. “I composed Four Dickinson Songs in the spring of 1996. The last song of the cycle, ‘If I…’ was composed as a gift for my father’s 80th birthday. Its simple, accessible melody passes from voice to piano and back again before ending with the singer humming. My father is now in good health at age 94.” –Lori Laitman. I shall not live in vain. 1. These types of conditions are used in three types of sentences, called first, second and third conditional sentences. We use the first conditional to talk about the result of an imagined future situation, when we believe the imagined situation is quite likely: Where is the if-clause (e.g. at the beginning or at the end of the conditional sentence)? There are three types of conditional sentences. 1. Form. 2. Examples (if-clause at the beginning) I will pass the exam. I would pass the exam. I would have passed the exam. Mind the comma after the if clause. 3. Examples (if-clause at the end) if I study. IF I is the title track from TREASURE's fourth mini-album, NEW WAV. The song was premiered on June 1, 2026, accompanied by the black-and-white music video. According to the statement by the group's label YG Entertainment, the song reflects unwavering self-belief in the face of doubt. Provided to YouTube by YG PLUS (YGE)IF I · TREASURE4th MINI ALBUM [NEW WAV]℗ YG EntertainmentReleased on: 2026-06-01Lyricist: Lauren AquilinaLyricist: EASTLy. We can as well say ‘If I was good, then select me’. Use ‘if I was’ for real situations that are in indicative mood. Used in a subjunctive mood, ‘if I were’ indicates an unreal situation. Something that can never happen. You are imagining a situation, that isn’t true yet or cannot be true.