If Love Was a Crime

Poli Genova

About If Love Was a Crime

"If Love Was a Crime" is a song recorded by Bulgarian recording artist Poli Genova. Written by Borislav Milanov, Sebastian Arman, Joacim Bo Persson, Johnny K. Palmer and Genova, the track represented Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. As a result, it came in fourth place in the final, with it becoming the highest placing in the contest for Bulgaria. An accompanying music video for "If Love Was a Crime" was released on 21 March 2016, followed by the launching of the single on 30 March 2016 through the Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and Universal. Upon its appearance in the contest, the recording charted at number 200 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked within the top eighty in Austria, Belgium, Scotland and Sweden. Despite its success, the song was removed from digital music platforms after its initial distribution deal with Universal expired. A campaign by the Pop Activism website saw a new deal struck between the rights holders BNT and distributor Universal in April 2018 with the song returning to digital music platforms. 


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You and I, we collide
Like the stars on the summer night
We can shine forever

And you and we're alive
What we feel is what is right
We can run like never

If love was a crime then we would be criminals
Locked up for life but I'll do the time
If love was a crime then we would work miracles
High above the ground

They will never break us down
О, дай ми любовта! 
дай ми любовта!
О, дай ми любовта!
They will never break us down
О, дай ми любовта! 
дай ми любовта!
О, дай ми любовта!
They will never break us down

Never mind 
Wrong or right
Our love ain't got no pride
So we change for better

Unafraid
Never fade
When it's dark we illuminate
When we rise together

If love was a crime then we would be criminals
Locked up for life but I'll do the time
If love was a crime then we would work miracles
High above the ground

They will never break us down
О, дай ми любовта!
дай ми любовта!
О, дай ми любовта!
They will never break us down
О, дай ми любовта!
дай ми любовта!
О, дай ми любовта!
They will never break us down

Together we're untouchable
You and me against the world
Together we're invincible
They will never break us down

О, дай ми любовта! 
дай ми любовта!
О, дай ми любовта!
They will never break us down
О, дай ми любовта! 
дай ми любовта!
О, дай ми любовта!
They will never break us down

Together we're untouchable
You and me against the world
Together we're invincible
О, дай ми любовта! 

Together we're untouchable
You and me against the world
Together we're invincible
They will never break us down

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Poli Genova

Poli Plamenova Genova (Bulgarian: Поли Пламенова Генова, born 10 February 1987) is a Bulgarian singer, songwriter, actress, and television presenter. Genova began her career in 1995, at the age of eight, as a member of the Bulgarian children's ensemble Bon-Bon. Genova later went on to represent Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the song "Na inat", which didn't qualify for the final. She returned to Eurovision five years later in 2016, for the second time representing Bulgaria with the song "If Love Was a Crime". She brought Bulgaria to the final for the first time since 2007, placing fourth, which is Bulgaria's second highest placing ever, behind her successor Kristian Kostov's 2nd place the following year. Outside of performing, Genova has … more »

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Written by: JOACIM PERSSON, SEBASTIAN ARMAN, POLI GENOVA, BORISLAV MILANOV, JOHNNY PALMER

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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15 facts about this song

Artist Details
"If Love Was a Crime" is a song by Bulgarian singer and songwriter Poli Genova.
Eurovision Song Contest
The song represented Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016.
Final Placement
Achieving fourth place, it was Bulgaria’s highest placing in Eurovision Song Contest until 2017.
Music Genre
The song blends elements of pop, dance and electronic music.
Multilingual Release
The song has lyrics in both English and Bulgarian.
Song's Message
The song has a powerful message of love being strong and unashamed, even if it’s considered illegal or frowned upon by society.
Chart Performance
The song achieved notable success in European music charts, charting in various countries like Sweden, Belgium and the United Kingdom.
Digital Release
"If Love Was a Crime" was released as a digital download on 21 March 2016.
Eurovision Points
The song gained 307 points during the Eurovision contest, a near record for Bulgaria.
Second Participation
This was the second time Poli Genova had competed in the Eurovision Song Contest, her first attempt being in 2011 with the song "Na Inat."
Home Crowd Celebration
Following its high placement in Eurovision, the song was widely celebrated in Bulgaria which led to a surge in national pride.
Production Team
The song was produced by Alon Amir and composed by Borislav Milanov, Joacim Persson and Sebastian Arman.
Music Video
The music video for the song was released on YouTube in April 2016 and has garnered millions of views.
Unique Styling
For her appearance in Eurovision, Poli Genova wore cyberpunk-inspired attire, which became an iconic look for this song performance.
Spotify Streams
The song has also received substantial streams on Spotify, further proving its international success.

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