If I Ever Fall in Love
Shai
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The very first time that I saw your brown eyes Your lips said "Hello" and I said "Hi" I knew right then you were the one But I was caught up in physical attraction But to my satisfaction Baby, you were more than just a face And if I ever (ever fall) In love again (again) I will be sure that the lady is a friend And if I ever (ever fall) In love so true (so true) I will be sure that the lady's just like you Oh, yeah, yeah, y-y-y-yeah The very next time she'll be my friend If I say that I could be your one and only (Promise, promise, promise) Promise that you'll never leave me lonely I just wanna be the one you need, oh baby I just wanna be the one to serve you Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve you I cherish every moment that we share And if I ever (ever fall) In love again (again) I will be sure that the lady is a friend And if I ever fall (ever fall) In love so true (so true) I will be sure that the lady's just like you My friend (The very next time she will be my friend) I need someone who'll be my friend (Someone who I can believe in) My friend (The very next time she will be my friend) To be with me through thick and thin (Someone who I can believe in) My friend (The very next time she will be my friend) Please share my love with me my friend (Someone who I can believe in) My friend (The very next time she will be my friend) I need someone like you And if I ever (ever fall) In love again (again) I will be sure that the lady is a friend And if I ever fall (ever fall) In love so true (so true) I will be sure that the lady's just like you
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Written by: Carl E. Martin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"If I Ever Fall In Love" was released on August 28, 1992.
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Chart PerformanceThis song became the group's biggest hit, peaking at number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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R&B InfluenceIt spent 8 weeks at number 1 on the Billboard R&B chart.
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A Capella VersionThe most popular version of the song is an a capella version. This version displays the rich harmonic melodies characteristic of R&B music.
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Gold & Platinum CertificationThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song Gold on January 6, 1993, and Platinum on February 23, 1993.
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Remixes and Cover VersionsThe song has been covered and remixed by various artists across a range of genres, including East 17 and Boyz II Men.
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Debut Single"If I Ever Fall in Love" was Shai's debut single.
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Grammy NominationsThe song earned the group two nominations at the 36th Grammy Awards, for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song.
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Endurance on BillboardThe song stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 31 weeks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "If I Ever Fall in Love" shows the members of Shai singing in a dark, fluorescent-lit room.
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Song CompositionThe composition of the song is built around a simple, yet catchy bassline, topped with smooth, soulful vocals.
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Year-End ChartsThe song was 6th on the 1993 Year-End Billboard Hot 100 singles.
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Commercial SuccessDespite being dethroned by Whitney Houston’s "I Will Always Love You," the song was a commercial success, making Shai one of the most talked about R&B groups at that time.
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International PerformanceInternationally, the song also charted well, peaking at number 2 in Australia and New Zealand and making the top 20 in several other countries.
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