If This Isn't Love

Jennifer Hudson

About If This Isn't Love

"If This Isn't Love" is a song recorded by American recording artist Jennifer Hudson. It was written and composed by Planet VI, brothers Theron and Timothy Thomas, along with Brian Kennedy for her eponymous debut album, released in 2008. Production on the song was handled by the latter and Harvey Mason, Jr.. Musically, it is a midtempo contemporary R&B ballad with pop elements, built along on a piano and electric guitar sounds. The song was released as the second single from the album following "Spotlight" in 2009. Upon release, "If This Isn't Love" was met with generally positive reviews from contemporary critics who praised the song's structure and its modern interpretation for an adult audience. On the charts, the track failed to make much impact, though it reached number five of the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and the top forty of the UK Singles Chart. Hudson promoted the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on March 26, 2009 and on American Idol on Wednesday's results show on April 15, 2009. 


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I'm calling his phone up
Just to tell him how much
I really love him cause
He's everything I want
He listens to me, he cares for me
So I truly believe

God sent me an angel
Up from above
That's gonna love me for life
Might as well be perfect only because
It's the only way I can describe, so

If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I could be dreaming or just plain crazy
If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I never felt like this baby
If this isn't love
L-O-V-E, what is in me
L-O-V-E, oh if this isn't love
L-O-V-E, what is in me
L-O-V-E, oh if this isn't love

I?m selfish cause I don't
Wanna share him with nobody
Not even those
People that came before me
But see, I never believed

God would send me an angel
Up from above
That's gonna love me for life
Might as well be perfect only because
It's the only way I can describe, so

If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I could be dreaming or just plain crazy
If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I never felt like this baby
If this isn't love
L-O-V-E, what is in me
L-O-V-E, oh if this isn't love
L-O-V-E, what is in me
L-O-V-E, oh if this isn't love

So if you got real love
Lemme see you put your hands up
See you put your hands up
The kind of love that fits quite like a glove
Lemme see you put your hands up
See you put your hands up
If this isn't love
'Cause I know I ain't crazy
I know I ain't tripping
I know I ain't slipping
I know that is love
You see me with my hands up
If you think I'm dreaming
I know I ain't dreaming
'Cause this is the reason I love him because
If this isn't love

If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I could be dreaming or just plain crazy
If this isn't love, tell me what it is
'Cause I never felt like this baby
If this isn't love
L-O-V-E, what is in me
L-O-V-E, oh if this isn't love
L-O-V-E, what is in me
L-O-V-E, oh if this isn't love

Love, L-O-V-E
Love, L-O-V-E

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Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Kate Hudson (born September 12, 1981) is an American recording artist, actress and spokesperson. She came to prominence in 2004 as a finalist on the third season of American Idol, coming in seventh place. She made her film debut in Dreamgirls (2006), which won her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a Golden Globe Award, a BAFTA Award, an NAACP Image Award and a Screen Actors Guild Award. more »

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Written by: Brian Kennedy Seals, Theron Makiel Thomas, Timothy Jamahli Thomas

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"If This Isn't Love" is a song from Jennifer Hudson's self-titled debut studio album, "Jennifer Hudson," which was released in 2008.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Thaddis "Kuk" Harrell, Planet VI (formerly Rock City), and Greg Curtis.
Chart Performance
"If This Isn't Love" peaked at number 63 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
UK Chart Success
The song also achieved chart success outside of the United States, reaching number 5 on the UK Singles Chart.
Live Performances
Jennifer Hudson performed "If This Isn't Love" on a number of high-profile TV shows including "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "American Idol."
Grammy Winner
Although "If This Isn't Love" wasn't a Grammy-winning song, Jennifer Hudson's album "Jennifer Hudson" won the Best R&B Album at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards in 2009.
Music Video
The music video for "If This Isn't Love" directed by Diane Martel was released in February 2009. It features Hudson in various backdrops of black and silvers.
Song Theme
The song speaks about a woman expressing her love for her partner and how she finds happiness in the love they share.
Critical Reception
Critics gave mixed reviews about the song. While some critics praised Hudson's vocal performance, some felt "If This Isn't Love" was not strong enough as a single compared to other songs in her album.
Second Single
"If This Isn't Love" is the second single released from Jennifer Hudson's album "Jennifer Hudson", following the release of "Spotlight."

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