If I Let You Go

Westlife

About If I Let You Go

"If I Let You Go" is a song by Irish boy band Westlife. It was released in the United Kingdom on 9 August 1999, as the second single from their self-titled debut album. It became the second of the band's fourteen UK number 1 hit singles, spending eleven weeks on charts. The song has received a Gold sales certification in the UK for selling over 400,000 in combined sales of purchased and streaming-equivalent sales. It was composed in the traditional verse–chorus form in Bb major, with McFadden, Filan and Feehily's vocal ranging from the chords of D4 to A5. It is the band's eighth most streamed song, tenth best selling single in paid-for sales category and in combined sales category in the United Kingdom as of January 2019. While it is their sixth most streamed song of all time from their home country, the Republic of Ireland as of 2 April 2019. 


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Day after day
Time pass away
And I just can't get you out my mind
Nobody knows
I hide it inside
I keep on searching
But I can't find
The courage to show
To letting you know
I never felt so much love before
And once again
I'm thinking about
Taking the easy way out

But if I let you go
I will never know
What's my life would be
Holding you close to me
Will I ever see
You smiling back at me
How will I know
If I let you go

Night after night
I hear myself say
What can't this feeling just fade away
There's no one like you
Can speak to my heart
It's just a shame we worlds apart
I'm too shy to ask
I'm too proud to lose
But sooner or later
I've got to choose
And once again
I'm thinking about
taking the easy way out

But if I let you go
I will never know
What's my life would be
Holding you close to me
Will I ever see
You smiling back at me
How will I know
If I let you go

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Westlife

Westlife were an Irish boy band formed in 1998. They disbanded in 2012 after almost 14 years together. Originally signed by Simon Cowell and managed by Louis Walsh, the group's final line-up consisted of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan. Brian McFadden was a member from 1998 until his departure in 2004. more »

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Written by: David Bengt Kreuger, Jorgen Kjell Elofsson, Per Olof Magnusson

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"If I Let You Go" was released on August 9, 1999. It was the band Westlife's second single release.
Chart Success
The single proved highly successful in the Charts, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart. It also topped the charts in Ireland.
Album
"If I Let You Go" is on Westlife's self-titled debut album, which was released the following year on November 1, 1999.
Music Video
The song's music video was shot in Oslo, Norway. It was directed by Cameron Casey and filmed shortly after the video for their debut single, "Swear It Again".
Songwriters
The song was written by an experienced team of songwriters which includes Jörgen Elofsson, David Kreuger, and Per Magnusson. Notably, Elofsson is also known for his work with other renowned pop artists like Britney Spears and Kelly Clarkson.
Sales
As of 2021, "If I Let You Go" has sold over 400,000 copies in the UK alone.
Certifications
The track has received Gold certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales of over 400,000.
Popular Performance
Westlife performed "If I Let You Go" at the 1999 MTV Europe Music Awards pre-show, which helped boost its popularity.
Reviews
The song has often received positive reviews, with critics praising its melody and the band's vocal performance.
No Official Remixes
Unlike many pop singles, "If I Let You Go" doesn't have any official remixes. It was released as a single with the album version, an instrumental version, and a B-side track.
20-Year Anniversary
The band celebrated the 20th anniversary of "If I Let You Go" in 2019 by sharing a commemorative post on their official Instagram account.
Song Meaning
"If I Let You Go" is a romantic song that explores the fear of potentially losing a loved one if one's feelings aren't reciprocated.

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