If You Love Me
Brownstone
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Oh yeah, yoo hoo I don't want to rain on this parade But I'm starting to question the love that was made I'm not looking for just an affair I want a love that is based on truth not just dare You will not hurt my pride If right now you decide That you are not ready to settle down But if you want my heart Then it's time that you start To act like you're mine in the light and the dark If you love me, say it If you trust me, do it If you want me, show it If you need me, prove it If you love me, say it If you trust me, do it If you want me, show it If you need me, prove it You see now actions speak louder than words So don't just say things that I've already heard Don't want your body without your soul I don't want a love who will come here and go You will not hurt my pride If right now you decide That you are not ready to settle down But if you want my heart Then it's time that you start To act like you're mine in the light and the dark If you love me, say it If you trust me, do it If you want me, show it If you need me, prove it If you love me, say it If you trust me, do it If you want me, show it If you need me, prove it Oh I, oh I, I want to touch you baby And spread my love all around you, honey And if you come, you gotta show, baby True love to share Oh yeah, my sweet baby
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Written by: JOHN HENRY ROSTILL
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Music Genre“If you love Me" is a song that belongs to the genre of R&B and soul music.
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Release DateThe song was released by the American R&B girl group Brownstone in October 1994.
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First AlbumThe song was part of their first album, "From the Bottom Up".
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Record Label“If you Love Me” was released under the record label MJJ Music, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
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Chart Topping HitThe song reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number eight.
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Certified PlatinumThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single as platinum, recognizing sales of one million copies.
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Grammy NominationThe song received a Grammy nomination in 1996 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
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Sampled By ArtistsThe song has been sampled by numerous artists, including rapper Tory Lanez in his song "Say It”.
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Use in Media"If You Love Me" is also featured in the 1998 romantic comedy film, "How Stella Got Her Groove Back".
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SongwritersThe song was written by the trio members Nichole "Nicci" Gilbert, Monica "Mimi" Doby, and Charmayne Maxee-Dove.
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Message of the SongThe song explores the theme of requiring reassurance and clear communication in a romantic relationship, with its lyrics saying, "If you love me, say it. If you trust me, do it."
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Band's Most Successful Single"If You Love Me" is frequently recognized as Brownstone's most successful single, establishing their career in the music industry.
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UK Chart SuccessThe song also charted in the UK, reaching number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cover VersionsIt has been covered by several artists over the years, including UK soul singer Beverley Knight for her 2005 album "Voice - The Best Of Beverley Knight".
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RemakeIn 2016, R&B singer Lil Mo and her then-husband, professional boxer Karl Dargan, remade the song on Mo's independent album "The Scarlet Letter".
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