What If

Jason Derulo

About What If

"What If" is the fourth single released by Jason Derulo on his self-titled debut album. The single was first released in the UK on July 26, 2010, where it peaked at number 12, marking Derulo's fourth consecutive Top 20 hit in the country. The piano intro in "What If" is inspired by that of "Alone" by Heart.


Year:
2010
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What if?
What if I'm the one for you?
And you're the one for me?
What if

If you are the one
Then us meeting here is fate
Future with a dog named Red
Buy a house with a fireplace
This is the first I've seen your face
But there a chance we are soul mates
I know that this might sound crazy
'Cause you don't know my name

But we can't
We can't tell
The future no
But that's just the beauty of the world we know
So I'ma say duuuduuu duuuduuu duuudu duuudu
Baby, what if
We all can say duuuduuu duuuduuu duuudu duuudu
Baby, what if

What if (what if)
What if (what if)
What if (what if)
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What if (what if)

Picture me on one knee
With the perfect diamond ring
We just met, but if you said 'yes'
We'd have our wedding on the beach
It could happen, raise three kids
And we grow older so happily.
I know this may sound crazy,
Cause I don't even know your name

But we can't
We can't tell
The future no
But that's just the beauty of the world we know
So I'ma say duuuduuu duuuduuu duuudu duuudu
Baby, what if
We could all say duuuduuu duuuduuu duuudu duuudu
Baby, what if

Don't know what tomorrow brings
But I'm still hoping
That you are the one for me
Oh and what if I had you and what if you had me and
Baby, whats the reason we can't fall in love?
What if (what if)
What if (what if)
What if (what if)

But we can't
We can't tell
The future no
But that's just the beauty of the world we know
So I'ma say duuuduuu duuuduuu duuudu duuudu
Baby, what if
We could all say duuuduuu duuuduuu duuudu duuudu
Baby, what if

But we can't
We can't tell
The future no
But that's just the beauty of the world we know
So I'ma say duuuduuu duuuduuu duuudu duuudu
Baby, what if
We can all say duuuduuu duuuduuu duuudu duuudu
Baby, what if

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Jason Derulo

Jason Joel Desrouleaux (born September 21, 1989), better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper Diddy, Derülo signed to minor recording label Beluga Heights. After Beluga Heights became part of the Warner Music Group, Derülo released his debut single, "Whatcha Say" in May 2009, which sold over five million digital downloads, gaining an RIAA certification of double platinum, and reaching number 1 in the U.S. and New Zealand. Derülo released his second single, "In My Head", in December 2009. His debut album, Jason Derülo, was released on Marc… more »

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Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, JASON DESROULEAUX

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Song identity
"What If" is a song by American singer-songwriter Jason Derulo, taken from his self-titled debut studio album.
Release date
This song was released on July 26, 2010.
Chart performance
"What If" managed to chart in the top ten in the UK Singles Chart reaching at number 12.
Songwriting details
The song was written by Jason Desrouleaux (Jason Derulo's real name) and Jonathan Rotem.
Musical genre
It falls into the Pop and RnB genre.
Music video
The music video for "What If" was released on June 16, 2010.
Story line
This love song tells a story of inspired 'what if' questions that lead to a couple living happily ever after, showing common human insecurities and eventually, the bravery to confront them.
Music production
The song's producer is J.R. Rotem, an American record producer, songwriter, and record executive.
International success
It also managed to reach top spots in several other international charts like in Australia and Ireland.
Critical response
The track received fairly positive reviews from music critics, praising Derulo's vocal range and emotive delivery.
Unique element
The song culminates in a 'backmasked' hidden message that when played forwards reveals Derulo singing the foundation of the song, "What if".
Song's duration
"What If" lasts for just under four-minutes (3 minutes and 23 seconds to be precise).
Derulo's persona
In the song, Derulo portrays himself as an individual with certain insecurities regarding love and commitment that he overcomes.

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