If He Ain't Gonna Love You
Jake Owen
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Girl, well, I don't know what kind of fool he must be To think that he could leave you alone And nobody would be taking you home Girl, I need to talk to you 'Cause I got a question, it's more like a suggestion And here's the deal If he ain't gonna love you If he ain't gonna love you, I will Like you never been loved before Up against the wall when you walk in the door Looking like you wanna leave, you want some more If he ain't gonna love you, I will Girl, well, it's obvious that something ain't right Or else you wouldn't be here tonight And I don't wanna come on too strong Don't get me wrong Girl, I need to talk to you 'Cause I got a question, see, it's more like a suggestion And here's the deal If he ain't gonna love you If he ain't gonna love you, I will Like you never been loved before Up against the wall when you walk in the door Looking like you wanna leave, you want some more If he ain't gonna love you, I will Oh, girl, I will If he ain't gonna love you If he ain't gonna love you If he ain't gonna love you If he ain't gonna love you, I will If he ain't gonna love you If he ain't gonna love you If he ain't gonna love you If he ain't gonna love you Girl, I need to talk to you Oh 'cause I got a question, see, it's more like a suggestion And here's the deal If he ain't gonna love you If he ain't gonna love you, I will Like you never been loved before Up against the wall when you walk in the door Looking like you wanna leave, you want some more If he ain't gonna love you, I will Give you something you can hold onto Never gonna stop 'til the whole night's through Love you like a lover is supposed to do If he ain't gonna love you, I will I will, oh, girl, I will If he ain't gonna love you, I will
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER STAPLETON, LUKE LAIRD, SHANE L MCANALLY
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Creation"If He Ain't Gonna Love You" is one of the songs from Jake Owen's fifth studio album, "American Love," which was created in the challenging time after his divorce.
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Album ThemeDespite being made during a rough time in his personal life, Owen's album, including "If He Ain't Gonna Love You," adopts an upbeat and positive approach to the concept of love.
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CollaborationThe song featured top country musician, Chris Stapleton. Not only did Stapleton lend his distinctive voice for backing vocals, but he also co-wrote the song along with Shane McAnally and Luke Laird.
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Song Popularity"If He Ain't Gonna Love You" was released as the second single from the album "American Love" in October 2016. It has since been a popular choice among fans at live concerts.
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Chart PerformanceWhile the song did not make it to the top of the country charts, it did receive substantial airplay on country radio, peaking at number 35 on the "Billboard Country Airplay" chart in early 2017.
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Music VideoThe music video for "If He Ain't Gonna Love You" was directed by Sean Hagwell and was released in November 2016, contributing to the song's overall success.
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Song Style"If He Ain't Gonna Love You" deviates from Jake Owen's typical beach-inspired vibe. Instead, it takes on a groove-oriented, soulful direction with more of an R&B influence, showcasing a distinct edge in Owen’s vocal delivery.
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Stapleton's ImpactChris Stapleton is well-known for his soulful, powerhouse vocals, and his influence is heavily evident throughout this song, particularly in the chorus. His backing vocals added a unique layer to the tune.
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Live Performances"If He Ain't Gonna Love You" has been a part of Jake Owen's set list for live performances and concerts since its release, and it never fails to get the crowd moving.
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Song MessageThe song lyrics are directed towards a woman who is not being treated well or loved right by her man. Owen mentions that if her current lover doesn't fully appreciate her, he'd happily take that place.
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