If I Didn't Have You
Thompson Square
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Sometimes it feels like, I'm gonna break Sometimes this world, gives more than I can take Sometimes, sunshine gets lost in the rain And it keeps pouring down It just keeps coming down This life would kill me If I didn't have you I couldn't live without you baby I wouldn't want to If you didn't love me so much I'd never make it through 'Cause this life would kill me This life would kill me if I didn't have you You are my heart, every breath I breathe I'm safe in your arms, you rescue me When I'm weak, you're strong If you were gone I don't know where I'd be You were made for me (You were made for me) This life would kill me If I didn't have you I couldn't live without you baby I wouldn't want to If you didn't love me so much I'd never make it through 'Cause this life would kill me This life would kill me if I didn't have you If you didn't love me so much (If you didn't love me so much) This life would kill me If I didn't have you (This life would kill me) Couldn't live without you baby I wouldn't want to If you didn't love me so much I'd never make it through 'Cause this life would kill me This life would kill me if I didn't have you
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Written by: JASON SELLERS, PAUL JENKINS, KEIFER THOMPSON, SHAWNA THOMPSON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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14 facts about this song
Genre"If I Didn't Have You" falls under the Country and Country Pop genres, portraying an intimate love song.
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Release dateThompson Square released the song on August 13, 2012.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart and also peaked at number 8 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the loss of Keifer’s father and Shawna’s grandmother. The couple turned their personal moments of grief into a song that resonates with many people who've experienced similar losses.
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Awards“If I Didn’t Have You” won the 2013 Academy of Country Music (ACM) award for Vocal Duo of the Year.
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LyricsThe lyrics depict the story of indomitable love that does not break in the face of life's difficulties, as reflected in their lines, “Life wouldn’t kill me but I don’t think I could survive / If I didn’t have you.”
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AlbumThe song is the lead single from Thompson Square's second album, "Just Feels Good".
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Songwriting CreditsBoth Keifer and Shawna Thompson contributed to the writing of the song along with two other songwriters, Jason Sellers and Paul Jenkins.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Brian Lazzaro and premiered on February 28, 2013. The video includes footage of Thompson Square's actual wedding.
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Commercial SuccessIt has sold 815,000 copies in the United States as of June 2013, which is an impressive number for a country duet.
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Emotional ImpactThe song has been cited by fans and critics for its emotional depth and relatability, proving the ability of Thompson Square to convey genuine emotion in their music.
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Critical ReceptionIt has received positive reviews from music critics who praised the duo’s vocal delivery and the poignant lyrics.
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic performance of "If I Didn't Have You" by Thompson Square can also be found on YouTube, capturing a raw and intimate interpretation of the song.
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Live PerformancesThompson Square has performed "If I Didn't Have You" at various venues, including the Grand Ole Opry, one of country music's most iconic stages.
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