If Only

KT Tunstall

About If Only

"If Only" is an alternative rock song performed by Scottish singer KT Tunstall. The song was written by Tunstall and Jimmy Hogarth for Tunstall's second album Drastic Fantastic (2007). It was released as the album's third single in the United Kingdom on 3 March 2008. "If Only" reached No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart.


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2008
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Walkin' around in a daze, out for days now it?s been
Talkin' it up as amazin', a maze that I'm in
Look at lonely stars for the answers
But all that I found was silence and dirty ground

If only you could see me now
(If only, if only, if only, if only, if)
If only you could hear me out
(If only, if only, if only, if only, if)
If only it was only me now

Listen just a little bit harder for I always tell the truth
Is it just a piston in an engine that keep you movin'
You're lookin' like you're lookin' for somethin'
And now you're surrounded by silence

If only you could see me now
(If only, if only, if only, if only, if)
If only you could hear me out
(If only, if only, if only, if only, if)
If only it was only me now

In silence, silence, silence
You're surrounded by silence, silence, silence
Yes, you're surrounded by silence, silence, silence
You're surrounded by silence, silence

If only you could see me now
(If only, if only, if only, if only, if)
If only you could hear me out
(If only, if only, if only, if only, if)
If only it was only me now

If only you could see me now
(If only, if only, if only, if only, if)
If only you could hear me out
(If only, if only, if only, if only, if)
If only it was only me now

If only it was only me now
If only it was only me now

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KT Tunstall

Kate Victoria "KT" Tunstall (born 23 June 1975, St Andrews, Fife, Scotland) is a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist. She broke into the public eye with a 2004 live solo performance of her song "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" on Later... with Jools Holland. She has enjoyed commercial and critical success since, picking up three nominations before winning a BRIT Award, and a Grammy Award nomination. She is also the recipient of an Ivor Novello Award. Tunstall has a contralto vocal range. more »

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Written by: KT TUNSTALL, JIMMY HOGARTH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"If Only" is a song performed by a British singer-songwriter named KT Tunstall. It was included in her second studio album, "Drastic Fantastic", released in 2007.
Album Success
The "Drastic Fantastic" album peaked at number 3 on the UK Album Chart and number 9 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Genre
The song, like much of Tunstall's work, can be characterized as a mix of pop-rock and folk-pop.
Song Theme
"If Only" is an introspective, empowering song about longing for change and taking the initiative to follow one's dreams.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "If Only" express feelings of dissatisfaction and a desire for something better. It showcases Tunstall's soulful, gritty vocals and poetic lyricism.
Live Performances
KT Tunstall has frequently included "If Only" in her setlist during live performances, underscoring its popularity with both her and her fans.
Music Video
The music video for "If Only" was shot in Cape Town, South Africa. It features KT Tunstall in different South African scenarios, engaging with the local people.
Recognitions
Though "If Only" did not receive as much international recognition compared to some of KT Tunstall's other singles, it remains a beloved track among her fans.
Collaboration
The song was composed by KT Tunstall herself, with production assistance from Steve Osborne, showcasing her extensive talent as both a singer and song-writer.
Inspirations
Tunstall has shared in interviews that her songs often draw from her real-life experiences and emotions, and "If Only" likely reflects her own feelings and perspectives at the time it was written.

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