If I Ever

Tanita Tikaram

About If I Ever

"If I Ever" was the third and last single to be released from Tanita Tikaram's sixth studio album The Cappuccino Songs. The single was only released in some countries of continental Europe.


Year:
1999
3:37
125 
#2

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!

What do you do for fun?
What do you do when you want fun days?
I could be just anyone
I'm happy to smile and mad on Mondays

The world is a better place
And every time I see your face

If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you, yeah oh

Every time I hear your voice
Every time I feel you're near to me
Will you ever make a choice?
Will you ever be that real for me?

The friendship feeling's fine
I just want you to be mine

If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you

He comes alive, she comes alive
He comes alive, she comes alive
He comes alive, she comes alive
He comes alive, she comes alive

You can make a madman sane
You can make the winters warm again
Promise me you'll never change
Promise me you'll always stay the same

'cause the world is a better place
And every time I see your face

If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever get through to you

If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you

If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you
If I ever ever ever get through to you

If we ever get together we can always make it better
If we ever get together we can always make it better
If we ever get together we can always make it better
...

 Struggling with If I Ever? Become a better singer in 30 days with these videos!


Tanita Tikaram

Tanita Tikaram (born 12 August 1969, Münster, Germany) is a British pop/folk singer-songwriter, best known for the hits "Twist in My Sobriety" and "Good Tradition" from her 1988 debut album, Ancient Heart. more »

1 fan

Written by: MARCO SABIU, TANITA TIKARAM

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Track Production
"If I Ever" is a song written and performed by British singer-songwriter Tanita Tikaram. It appears on the 1995 album, "Lovers in the City", which Tikaram co-produced with Thomas Newman.
Musical Style
The song is largely influenced by Folk music, displaying deep, thought-provoking and emotive lyrics that are characteristic of Tikaram's style.
Tikaram's Age
At the time "If I Ever" was released, Tikaram was only 25 years old, showcasing her impressive creative abilities at a young age.
Album Chart Performance
While "If I Ever" wasn’t released as a single, the album "Lovers in the City" peaked at number 75 in the UK Albums Chart and stayed in the chart for two weeks.
Inspiration
The album "Lovers in the City", and therefore likely the song "If I Ever", was inspired by Tanita Tikaram's travels in Italy and the USA. This travel aspect often permeates her songwriting process.
Tikaram's Background
Tikaram, the artist behind "If I Ever", is of Fijian and Malaysian ancestry. This diverse cultural background may have influenced her music.
Collaboration
The album on which "If I Ever" is featured saw Tikaram collaborate with Thomas Newman, an acclaimed score composer for films, demonstrating a union of music and cinematic influence.
Career Achievement
"If I Ever" and the "Lovers In the City" album are part of Tikaram's impressive discography that spans over 30 years, indicating her enduring talent and influence in the music industry.
Instrumentation
"If I Ever" features a beautiful blend of Tikaram's unique vocals, piano, and guitar melody, indicative of her folk-pop fusion style.
Recognition
Despite its non-single status, "If I Ever" is often recognized and praised by critics and fans alike for its evocative lyrics and melodious tune.

Discuss the If I Ever Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "If I Ever Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 26 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/16369310/Tanita+Tikaram/If+I+Ever>.

    Missing lyrics by Tanita Tikaram?

    Know any other songs by Tanita Tikaram? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    If I Ever

    382
    6     0

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "Eye popping" is from which Katy Perry song?
    A Peacock
    B Firework
    C Hot N Cold
    D Last Friday Night

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Tanita Tikaram tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!