If I Was a River
Tina Arena
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If I was the sun I would shine my light To light your world If I was the rain I would wash your tears away I keep your world right Be your light in the night If I was the sky I would rain down love into your life If I was a river You would be my ocean Every stream would lead me to your arms And if If I was a river I'll flow to you forever Love would run forever in this heart of mine If I, if I If I was a river If I was the wind I would carry you Above the clouds And if I was the earth I would be your solid ground If I could I'll be All you ever would need I would be your world You're the only world there is for me If I was a river You would be my ocean Every stream would lead me to your arms And if If I was a river I'll flow to you forever Love would run forever in this heart of mine If I, if I If I was a river I'll run into your arms Into your arms Oh yeah I'll run to you baby Oh yeah If I was a river You would be my ocean Every stream would lead me to your arms And if If I was a river I'll flow to you forever Love would run forever in this heart of mine If I, if I If I was a river
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"If I Was a River" was released in 2001. It is featured in Tina Arena’s sixth studio album, "Just Me".
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Song GenreThe song falls under the genres pop and adult contemporary, demonstrating Arena’s well-known musical style.
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Songwriting CreditsAlthough Arena is known for writing many of her own songs, “If I Was a River” was written by Diane Warren, a famous American songwriter.
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Music VideoA music video was also made for the song, showing Arena singing alongside various natural elements representing a river.
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Commercial PerformanceDespite not charting in the Australian Top 40, "If I Was a River" spent 9 weeks in the Top 100, peaking at #57.
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Album SuccessThe album "Just Me" where the song features, peaked at #7 in Australia and was certified Platinum.
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Notable CoverThe song was notably covered by American singer Linda Eder on her 2003 album "Broadway My Way."
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Multiple Language RecordingsIn line with Arena’s multilingual singing career, the song was also recorded in French titled "Si j'étais un homme." The translated version was included in the French edition of the album "Just Me" and was released as a single in France and Belgium in 2002.
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Emotional DepthFans and critics alike have noted the song’s emotive power and dramatic style, fitting for Arena’s tenacious voice.
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Diane Warren and Tina Arena ConnectionThis was not the first time Tina Arena performed a song written by Diane Warren. Arena's 1994 hit "Chains" was also penned by Warren.
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