If You Ever Get Lonely

Love and Theft

About If You Ever Get Lonely

"If You Ever Get Lonely" is a song written by Kyle Cook, Lisa Drew, Michael Dulaney, Steven Dale Jones and John Waite. It was originally recorded by Waite on his 2011 album Rough & Tumble and released as the album's first single. It was covered by American country music duo Love and Theft on their second studio album, Love and Theft, in 2012 and released as the album's third single in June 2013.


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2012
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Thanks for calling, it’s so good to hear your voice,
But you keep breaking up, and all the static and the noise
But I keep listening, ‘cause I never had a choice, when it came to you

I’d love to see you if you’re ever out this way
You sound happy, the things are working out okay
And I’m getting better, at putting one foot in front of the other.

And I know that California is away,
And I know there’s tons of people in LA,

But if you ever get lonely and you miss me,
If you need someone to listen.
Even if it’s only the sound of someone’s voice who loves you
If that you need to hear, you know where to find me
If you ever get lonely.

Sounds like a good time going down at the other end,
You got a new love, you got a new life, a whole new set of friends.
But are you listening? Do you expect me to pretend
That I don’t love you, I don’t love you?

But if you ever get lonely and you miss me,
If you need someone to listen.
Even if it’s only the sound of someone’s voice who loves you
If that you need to hear, you know where to find me
If you ever get lonely.

Were you ever really listening?
Were you ever really there?

And if you ever get lonely and you miss me,
If you need someone to listen.
Even if it’s only the sound of someone’s voice who loves you
If that you need to hear, you know where to find me
If you ever get lonely, if you ever get lonely.

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Love and Theft

Love and Theft, an American country music duo, is composed of Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson, both of whom sing lead vocals and play guitar. Love and Theft originally formed as a trio in 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee, along with Brian Bandas (who also sang lead and played guitar). Signed to Lyric Street Records subsidiary Carolwood Records in 2009, Love and Theft made their chart debut in early 2009 with the single "Runaway", which reached the Top 10 on Billboard Hot Country Songs. The band's debut album, World Wide Open, was released on August 25, 2009. more »

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Written by: LISA A. DREW, KYLE DAVID COOK, MICHAEL WILLIAM DULANEY, STEPHEN DALE JONES, JOHN CHARLES WAITE

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"If You Ever Get Lonely" is a song written by Kyle Cook, Lisa Drew, John Waite, Mark Tebworth, and Stephen Barker Liles.
Artist Interpretation
The song was originally recorded by English musician John Waite on his album "Rough and Tumble" in 2011.
Chart Rankings
After the release, though John Waite's version did not enter any major charts, it gained significant airplay on Adult Contemporary radios.
Second Interpretation
In 2013, the American country music group Love and Theft released their cover version of "If You Ever Get Lonely."
Billboard Success
Love and Theft's version peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in the United States.
Album Inclusion
Love and Theft's version of "If You Ever Get Lonely" is included in their second, self-titled studio album.
Music Video
Love and Theft also released an accompanying music video for "If You Ever Get Lonely," directed by Mason Dixon.
Song Theme
The song tells a bittersweet tale of a past relationship where the narrator lets his former lover know that he will be there for her if she ever feels alone.
Genre
The song falls under the Adult Contemporary, Pop-Rock, and Country genres.
Critical Response
Critics praised the relatable lyrics and the emotional performances by the artists in both versions of the song.

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