If I Had You
Adam Lambert
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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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Written by: SAVAN KOTECHA, MAX MARTIN, JOHAN SCHUSTER
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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".
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Composer CategoryThe song was co-written by popular Swedish record producers Max Martin, Shellback and singer-songwriter Savan Kotecha, who have worked with many notable artists.
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Producer CategoryThe 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.
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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.
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Music Video CategoryThe 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.
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Genre CategoryThe song falls under the pop rock and dance-pop genre. It features fusion of electro beats with rock elements.
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Critics Review CategoryThe song received positive reviews from critics. They praised the song's catchy chorus and Lambert's powerful vocal performance.
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Musical Styles CategoryAdam 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".
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Tour Performance CategoryThe song became a crowd favorite during Lambert's 'Glam Nation Tour' and 'The Original High Tour'. It was often performed as the set ender.
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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.
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Lyric Meaning CategoryThe song's lyrics express the idea that love and human connection are more important than the materialistic things in life.
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LGBTQ+ Representation CategoryLambert, 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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