If

The speaker imagines having great power, wealth, and popularity, but says none of these would matter as much as being connected to the person he loves. The repeated “if” statements build a series of grand possibilities, then bring each one back to the same conclusion: without this relationship, life would feel empty. The tone is devoted and romantic, though the devotion is expressed in very absolute terms.

Images of being a “king” or ruling “the earth” suggest the greatest possible status and control. Against these images, the speaker calls himself a “slave” to the beloved. This is likely a metaphor for intense devotion, not a literal condition. The “stars and moon” extend the imagined scale to the night sky, while “the world bowed” pictures everyone showing respect or obedience. Even with such power, the speaker says he would still turn toward the beloved.

The lyrics can be heard as a declaration that love matters more than success, possessions, or social admiration. At the same time, phrases such as “the right to you” may suggest a wish to belong to or remain close to the other person. That wording can sound possessive to a modern listener, but the song does not explain what the relationship is like. The speaker’s language is therefore best read as poetic exaggeration, while leaving open whether the devotion feels comforting or overwhelming.