If I Didn't Love You

Squeeze

About If I Didn't Love You

"If I Didn't Love You" is the ninth track from Squeeze's album, Argybargy. The song, written by Glenn Tilbrook and Chris Difford, features lyrics about the early stages of a relationship and the insecurity that comes with it. The song has vocals and a slide guitar solo by Tilbrook. The track was released as a single in the United States, where it received heavy radio play despite failing to chart. It has since seen positive critical reception and has appeared on the band's compilations and live setlists.  


Year:
1980
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If I didn't love you, I'd hate you
Watching you play in the bath
A soap suds stickle back navy
A scrubbing brush landing craft
Your skin gets softer and warmer
I pat you down with a towel
Tonight it's love by the fire
My mind goes out on the prowl
If I, if I, if I, if I, if I

If I didn't love you, I'd hate you
I'm playing your stereogram
Singles remind me of kisses
Albums remind me of plans
Tonight it's love by the fire
The wind plays over the coals
Passionate looks are my fancy
But you turn the look into stone

If I, if I, if I, if I, if I, if I, if I
If I didn't love you
Would you sit and glow by the fire
If I didn't love you
Would you make me feel so
Maybe love me
Oh if I didn't love you, mmm

If I, if I, if I, if I, if I, if I, if I, if I

If I didn't love you, I'd hate you
Cocoa mugs sit side by side
It's time to poke at the fire
But it's not tonight
Looks I find
Taking a bite on a biscuit
The record jumps on a scratch
Tonight it's love by the fire
The door of your love's on the latch

If I, if I, if I, if I, if I, if I, if I
If I didn't love you
Would you sit and glow by the fire
If I didn't love you
Would you make me feel so
Maybe love me
Oh if I didn't love you
Would you sit and glow by the fire
If I didn't love you
Would you make me feel so
Maybe love me
Oh if I didn't love you, mmm

If I, if I, if I, if I
Didn't, didn't, didn't, didn't
Love you, love you, love you, love you

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Squeeze

Squeeze are a British band that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the New Wave period of the late 1970s and continued recording successfully in the 1980s and 1990s. They are known in the UK for their hit songs "Cool for Cats", "Up the Junction", "Tempted", "Labelled With Love", "Black Coffee In Bed", "Another Nail in My Heart","Pulling Mussels (From the Shell)" and "Hourglass". Though not as commercially successful in the U.S., Squeeze had American chart hits with "Tempted", "Hourglass" and "853-5937", and they have a dedicated following there and continue to attract new fans. All of Squeeze's hits were written by band members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook, with the former penning the lyrics and the latter handling the composition. The duo we… more »

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Written by: GLENN MARTIN TILBROOK, CHRISTOPHER HENRY DIFFORD

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Origin of Song
"If I Didn't Love You" is a song by the British new wave band, Squeeze, which was founded in 1974.
Album Details
This remarkable song comes from their third album, "Argybargy," which was released in 1980.
Songwriters
The song was penned by band members Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook. They were the group's primary songwriters throughout their career.
Influences
The band's sound was influenced by 1960s rock and roll and contemporary new wave music.
Chart Performance
Unfortunately, the song did not chart in the UK or the US, though it still remains a fan favorite.
Critical Acclaim
Despite not charting, "If I Didn't Love You" is widely regarded by critics as one of Squeeze's best songs. It has surprisingly powerful lyrics and an infectious hook.
Unique Lyrics
Known for its unique and interesting lyric, the song includes wordplays like "If I didn't love you, I'd hate you."
Television Performances
Squeeze performed "If I didn't Love You" on American television on the popular comedy show, "Saturday Night Live."
Usage in Pop Culture
Despite its lower commercial success, it has been used in various soundtracks of movies and TV series like "Armed and Dangerous" and "The Simpsons."
Cover Versions
Multiple artists have covered "If I Didn't Love You," including Huey Lewis in 2010.
Live Performance History
The song continues to be a staple in Squeeze's live shows, proving its enduring popularity among fans.

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