If I Had You

Adam Lambert

About If I Had You

"If I Had You" is a song by American recording artist and American Idol season eight runner-up Adam Lambert. The song was written by Max Martin, Shellback, and Savan Kotecha and produced by Martin, Shellback and Kristian Lundin for Lambert's debut album, For Your Entertainment (2009). It was released as the third and final international single from the album on May 11, 2010. The song reached number 30 in the United States and reached the top ten in Australia, Canada, Finland, Hungary and New Zealand. The song was performed on Lambert's first concert tour, the 2010 Glam Nation Tour where it was the show's finale. 


Year:
2009
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So I got my boots on,
Got the right amount of leather
And I'm doing me up with a black color liner
And I'm working my strut but I know it don't matter
All we need in this world is some love

There's a thin line between the dark side and the light side baby tonight
It's a struggle gotta rumble, tryin' to find it
But if I had you, that would be the only thing I'd ever need
Yeah if I had you, then money fame and fortune never could compete
If I had you, life would be a party, it'd be ecstasy
Yeah if I had you
You y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-you
If I had you

From New York to LA getting high rock and rolling
Get a room trash it up 'till it's ten in the morning
Girls in stripper heels, boys rolling in Maserati's
What they need in this world is some love
There's a thin line between the wild time and a flat-line baby tonight
It's a struggle gotta rumble tryin' to find it

But if I had you, that would be the only thing I'd ever need
Yeah if I had you, then money fame and fortune never could compete
If I had you, life would be a party, it'd be ecstasy
Yeah if I had you
You y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-you
If I had

The flashing of the lights
It might feel so good but I got you stuck on my mind, yeah
The flashing and the stage it might get me high
But it don't mean a thing tonight

That would be the only thing I'd ever need
Yeah if I had you, then money fame and fortune never could compete
If I had you, life would be a party, it'd be ecstasy
Yeah if I had you
You y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-you
If I had you

That would be the only thing I'd ever need
Yeah if I had you, then money fame and fortune never could compete
(never could compete with you)
If I had you, life would be a party, it'd be ecstasy (it'd be ecstasy with you)
Yeah if I had you
You y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-y-you, y-y-y-y-you
If I had you

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Adam Lambert

Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer-songwriter and stage actor born in Indianapolis but raised in San Diego. He began performing in amateur theatrical productions in childhood, a path he pursued into adulthood, appearing in professional productions in the U.S. and abroad. more »

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Written by: SAVAN KOTECHA, MAX MARTIN, JOHAN SCHUSTER

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12 facts about this song

Release Date Category
"If I Had You" was released on May 11, 2010, as the third and final single from Lambert's debut studio album named "For Your Entertainment".
Composer Category
The song was co-written by popular Swedish record producers Max Martin, Shellback and singer-songwriter Savan Kotecha, who have worked with many notable artists.
Producer Category
The track was produced by Max Martin and Shellback, two renowned music producers known for their work with pop artists such as Taylor Swift, Britney Spears, and Pink.
Chart Performance Category
"If I Had You" achieved considerable chart success. In the US, it reached number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 12 on the Pop Songs chart. It was also a top 10 hit in many international markets, including Canada and Australia.
Music Video Category
The music video for "If I Had You" was directed by Bryan Barber and features Lambert in a forest rave with eccentrically dressed people, reflecting the song's message about finding satisfaction in love rather than material possessions.
Genre Category
The song falls under the pop rock and dance-pop genre. It features fusion of electro beats with rock elements.
Critics Review Category
The song received positive reviews from critics. They praised the song's catchy chorus and Lambert's powerful vocal performance.
Musical Styles Category
Adam Lambert cited classic rock band Led Zeppelin and pop-star Lady Gaga as his inspirations in the studio, noticeable in the eclectic genre styles found in "If I Had You".
Tour Performance Category
The song became a crowd favorite during Lambert's 'Glam Nation Tour' and 'The Original High Tour'. It was often performed as the set ender.
Certification Category
"If I Had You" was certified Platinum in the US by the RIAA, signifying over one million copies shipped. In Australia, it achieved double platinum status.
Lyric Meaning Category
The song's lyrics express the idea that love and human connection are more important than the materialistic things in life.
LGBTQ+ Representation Category
Lambert, who is openly gay, has often been applauded for his depiction of the LGBTQ+ individuals in his music videos, including "If I Had You".

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