If You Ever Want to Be in Love

James Bay

About If You Ever Want to Be in Love

"If You Ever Want To Be In Love" is a song by English singer-songwriter James Bay. It was released in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2015 through Republic Records as the fourth single from his debut studio album Chaos and the Calm (2015) after originally being included on Bay's 2014 Let It Go EP. The single was certified silver in the United Kingdom in February 2017.


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Saw you today after so much time
It felt just like it used to be
Talking for hours about a different life
Surrounded us in memories
We were close, never close enough
Where are we now?
If it's torn, we can stitch it up
Don't rule it out, oh no no

I'll come around if you ever want to be in love
I'm not waiting but I'm willing if you call me up
If you ever want to be in love, I'll come around

Wanted to ask if we could have been
But my tongue wouldn't break the seal
You always had something effortless
In school, you were the biggest deal
Little cuts close and open up
Time is slipping by
Always thinking 'bout the two of us
You play on my mind, always playing on my mind

I'll come around if you ever want to be in love
I'm not waiting but I'm willing if you call me up
If you ever want to be in love, I'll come around

We were young, we were side by side
Don't know when we started losing touch
If you want, we can walk a while
Maybe that would be enough
Used to talk, drink into the night
I would wake up on the front room floor
All alone you'd be in my bed, made me crazy
Made me want you more

I'll come around if you ever want to be in love
I'm not waiting but I'm willing if you call me up
I'll come around if you ever want to be in love
I'm not waiting but I'm willing if you call me up
If you ever want to be in love, I'll come around

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James Bay

James Bay (French: Baie James, Cree: Wînipekw) is a large body of water on the southern end of Hudson Bay in Canada. Both bodies of water extend from the Arctic Ocean, of which James Bay is the southernmost part. It borders the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. Islands within the bay (the largest of which is Akimiski Island) are part of the Nunavut territory. Numerous waterways of the James Bay watershed have been modified with dams or diversion for several major hydroelectric projects. These waterways are also destinations for river-based recreation. Several communities are located near or alongside James Bay, including a number of Aboriginal Canadian communities, such as the Kashechewan First Nation and nine communities affiliated with the Cree of northern … more »

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Written by: James Dearness Hogarth, Steven McEwan, James Michael Bay

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

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11 facts about this song

Song Origin
“If You Ever Want To Be In Love” was released by English musician James Bay as part of his debut album, “Chaos and the Calm”.
Album Success
The album, “Chaos and the Calm”, reached the top 10 in UK, Australia, Germany, and Ireland and was a number one album in UK and Scotland.
Release Information
The song was officially released on October 5, 2015, as the fourth single from the album.
Music Genre
The song is in the pop and rock genre, a blend that James Bay is known for.
Song Inspiration
James Bay reportedly wrote the song about reconnecting with a former love after years apart.
Music Video
The official music video for the song, directed by Sophie Muller, was released on YouTube on October 29, 2015.
Chart Performance
While the track didn’t appear in the top charts globally, it peaked at number 91 on the UK Singles Chart.
Songwriting Contribution
The song was co-written by Bay, Paul Barry, and Jim Eliot.
Critical Reception
Although it didn't make a major chart impact, "If You Ever Want To Be In Love" received positive reviews for its soulful and relatable lyrics and Bay's emotive performance.
Live Performances
James Bay has performed this song at numerous concerts and music festivals, where it's generally warmly received by fans.
Behind the Song
In an interview, Bay stated that he was inspired to write this song after running into an old flame in his hometown years after they had parted ways.

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