If I Can't Have You
Shawn Mendes
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I can't write one song that's not about you Can't drink without thinkin' about you Is it too late to tell you that Everything means nothing if I can't have you? I'm in Toronto and I got this view But I might as well be in a hotel room, yeah It doesn't matter 'cause I'm so consumed Spending all my nights reading texts from you Oh, I'm good at keepin' my distance I know that you're the feelin' I'm missing You know that I hate to admit it But everything means nothin' if I can't have you I can't write one song that's not about you Can't drink without thinkin' about you Is it too late to tell you that Everything means nothing if I can't have you? I can't write one song that's not about you Can't drink without thinkin' about you Is it too late to tell you that Everything means nothing if I can't have you? I'm so sorry that my timing's off But I can't move on if we're still gonna talk Is it wrong for me to not want half? I want all of you, all the strings attached Oh, I'm good at keepin' my distance I know that you're the feelin' I'm missing You know that I hate to admit it But everything means nothin' if I can't have you I can't write one song that's not about you Can't drink without thinkin' about you Is it too late to tell you that Everything means nothing if I can't have you? I can't write one song that's not about you Can't drink without thinkin' about you Is it too late to tell you that Everything means nothing if I can't have you? I'm trying to move on Forget you, but I hold on Everything means nothing Everything means nothing, babe I'm trying to move on Forget you, but I hold on Everything means nothing if I can't have you, no I can't write one song that's not about you Can't drink without thinkin' about you Is it too late to tell you that Everything means nothing if I can't have you? I can't write one song that's not about you Can't drink without thinkin' about you Is it too late to tell you that Everything means nothing if I can't have you?
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Written by: Nate Mercereau, Scott Harris Friedman, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Geiger
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"If I Can't Have You" was co-written by Shawn Mendes, Scott Harris, Teddy Geiger, and Nate Mercereau. The song was a collaborative effort that combined various creative ideas.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on May 3, 2019, as the lead single from his third studio compilation album, "Shawn Mendes: The Album (Deluxe)”.
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Musical CompositionThe song is written in the key of G# major. It is a pop and disco-pop song that features influences of dance-pop, power pop, pop rock, and electro-pop.
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Performance on ChartsUpon its release, the song reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Mendes' third single to reach the top 10 and his highest-charting single at the time.
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Music VideoThe music video, released the same day as the song, was directed by Eli Russell Linnetz and features Mendes performing the song in various settings, beginning with him waking up in a room with white sheets and eventually running on a treadmill.
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Live PerformancesMendes performed "If I Can't Have You" live for the first time on May 4, 2019, during an episode of Saturday Night Live. He has continued to include it in multiple performances and concert setlists since.
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Song InspirationWhile Mendes has not explicitly stated what inspired him to write "If I Can't Have You," he has mentioned in interviews that many of his songs are influenced by personal experiences and emotions.
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Commercial SuccessThe song was both a commercial and critical success, with many praising its upbeat melody and catchy lyrics. It also received Platinum certification from the RIAA, indicating it has sold over one million units.
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Award NominationsIn 2020, "If I Can't Have You" was nominated for “Pop Solo Performance” at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, marking one of Mendes' first nominations at the prestigious awards show.
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Remix VersionA remix of the song featuring Alessia Cara was released on June 27, 2019. This version included an additional verse sung by Cara.
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