If You Love Me

Mint Condition

About If You Love Me

"If You Love Me" is a song performed by American rhythm and blues band Mint Condition, issued as the lead single from their fourth studio album Life's Aquarium. The song was produced by the band and written by the band's then-keyboardist Keri Lewis. It was also the first single the band released via Elektra Records, after the dissolution of their previous record label Perspective Records. The song is the band's last entry to date on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #30 in 1999. It is an uptempo romance track. 


Year:
1999
166 
#1

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

[Chorus:]
If you love me
Like you say you do
Why don't you show me
Just how much you do
If you love me
Unconditionally
Say that you'll always, always be with me

In my heart
There is a love
That's yearning for you
Let me know
If you feel the same
The yearning that I do

All I know
Is that I need a love
To give me what I need
Don't be afraid
Or hesitate
I'm tryin' to make you see
How it's gotta be

[Chorus]

All the words
That you didn't say
Pushed me away from you
Word of love
That I need to hear
To let me know you do

Through the night
I dry my eyes
For now I have learned
Lonely tears
They fall the same
When love is not returned

[Chorus]

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer


Mint Condition

Mint Condition is an R&B band from Saint Paul, Minnesota. Formed in the late 1980s, its original members were Stokley Williams (lead vocals, drums, percussion), Ricky Kinchen (bass guitar), Homer O'Dell (guitar), Larry Waddell (keyboards, piano), Keri Lewis (keyboards, synthesizer), and Jeffrey Allen (saxophone, keyboards). Currently, this line-up remains intact, with the exception of Lewis, who left the group to produce for other artists. The group is well known for its highly diverse musical style (able to play anything from traditional jazz stylings to mainstream R&B and rock-based music to funk grooves and even Latin and Jamaican-based rhythms) and also its captivating live performances. The band is also well known for their well written and produ… more »

1 fan

Written by: JONATHAN NICHOLAS SHORTEN, LOUISA GABRIELLA BOBB

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Release
"If You Love Me" is a song by the American R&B band Mint Condition, released in 1996.
Album
The song is from the band's third studio album, "Definition of a Band."
Music Genre
Musically, the song fits in the R&B and soul genre, showcasing Mint Condition's multi-instrumental skills.
Band Members
The group, which includes lead vocalist and drummer Stokley Williams, bass guitarist Ricky Kinchen, and keyboardists Larry Waddell and Jeffrey Allen was instrumental in maintaining the live band tradition in R&B and soul music.
Critical acclaim
"If You Love Me" contributed to Mint Condition’s reputation for rich harmonies, introspective lyrics, and blend of musical styles from jazz to funk in their R&B.
Chart Performance
The song, despite its popularity, did not perform as expected on the charts compared to other Mint Condition hits.
Group's Evolution
The track "If You Love Me" highlights Mint Condition’s transition from their earlier new jack swing sound, evident on their earlier albums, to a more mature, soulful style.
Live Performances
The song has been a staple in the Mint Condition’s live performances due to its popularity among fans.
Cover Versions
"If You Love Me" has been covered by numerous artists, evidence of its enduring appeal and influence in the R&B genre.
Timeless Appeal
More than two decades after its release, "If You Love Me", continues to be celebrated and loved by fans of Mint Condition and the R&B genre as a whole.

Discuss the If You Love Me Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "If You Love Me Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/3064070/Mint+Condition/If+You+Love+Me>.

    Missing lyrics by Mint Condition?

    Know any other songs by Mint Condition? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    If You Love Me

    509.1K
    6,257     179

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1999

    Billboard #30


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    In one of Taylor Swift’s songs, it says “Now I’m lying ____”
    A About love
    B On The cold hard ground
    C To you
    D On You

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Mint Condition tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!

    Movies soundtrack

    If You Love Me

    »