If You Go

Jon Secada

About If You Go

"If You Go" is a song written by Jon Secada and Miguel Morejon and recorded for his 1994 album Heart, Soul & a Voice. The song's lyrics detail a desire that a female subject not leave the singer, for, if she does, "there'll be something missing in [his] life." A Spanish version, "Si te vas", was also released for the Spanish-language market. The song was released as a single in 1994, peaking at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and becoming Secada's last top-ten single on the chart. It also performed well in some international markets, especially Canada, where it reached number three and topped the country's Adult Contemporary chart. The music video for the Spanish version was nominated for a Lo Nuestro Award for Video of the Year at the 7th Lo Nuestro Awards. 


Year:
1995
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Taking a day at a time
Dealing with feelings I don't want to hide
Learning to love as I go, baby
Without taking you along for a ride, I

Tried to find myself
Tried to find the truth
Get out from this shell

Girl I'm almost there
To show you how much I really care

If you go say goodbye
There'll be something missing in my life
'Cause you know
That all I really want is you (you)

Sorry if you felt misled
But I know what I feel
I know what I said, baby
God I hope you believe
Believe in all that we can be
The future in us together in love

You're the reason I'm strong
Don't you think I don't know
This is where I belong
Give me the time
To say that you're mine
To say that you're mine

If you go say goodbye
There'll be something missing in my life
'Cause you know
That all I really want is you
All I really want is you

If you go say goodbye (say goodbye)
There'll be something missing in my life
'Cause you know ('cause you know)
That all I really want is you

Tried to find myself (tried to find myself)
Tried to find the truth
Get out from this shell

Girl I'm almost there
So let me show you, so let me show you

If you go say goodbye
There'll be something missing in my life (in my life)
'Cause you know (baby)
That all I really want is you (you)

(Baby) if you go say goodbye (say goodbye)
There'll be something missing in my life 
'Cause you know (baby)
That all I really want is you (all I really)
(All I really want, all I really want is you)

If you go say goodbye
There'll be something missing in my life (in my life)
'Cause you know 
That all I really want is you

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Jon Secada

Jon Secada (born Juan Francisco Secada Martínez on October 4, 1962) is a Cuban-American singer and songwriter. Secada was born in Havana, Cuba, and raised in Hialeah, Florida. He has won two Grammy Awards and sold 20 million albums since his English-language debut album in 1992. His music fuses funk, soul, pop and Latin percussion. Secada also has worked as a songwriter for Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, Mandy Moore and other performers. more »

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Written by: MIGUEL MOREJON, JON SECADA

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Foreign Imported Productions & Publishing

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"If You Go" was released in 1994.
Album
This song is a part of Jon Secada's second album, 'Heart, Soul & a Voice'.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Noteworthy Collaboration
The song was co-written with Grammy Award-winning songwriter Diane Warren.
Music Style
"If You Go" is known for its fusion of pop, R&B and Latin styles.
Genre
This song stands out as a significant release during the '90s Soft Rock era.
Lyric Content
It is a touching song about someone pleading with their love not to leave.
Popularity
"If You Go" was one of Jon Secada's most popular hits, along with "Just Another Day".
Music Video
The music video portrays Secada in a semi-animated Salvador Dali-like landscape filled with desert, water, and fire imagery.
Certified Gold
In 1994, the song received gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America.
Multi-Lingual Version
"If You Go" was also recorded in Spanish and titled "Si Te Vas", reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart.
Award Nominations
The song was nominated for "Best Male Pop Vocal Performance" at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards.

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