If You Love Me

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About If You Love Me

"If You Love Me" is a song by R&B group Brownstone, released on October 24, 1994 by MJJ Music and Epic Records. It is the second single from their debut album From the Bottom Up. The song was written by Gordon Chambers, Nichole Gilbert, and Dave Hall, and features a sample from "Spellbound" (1990) by American rapper K-Solo. "If You Love Me" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance in 1996, but lost to "Creep" by TLC. "If You Love Me" is Brownstone's biggest hit, peaking at number eight on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart, as well as number two on the Billboard Hot R&B Singles chart. It also topped the New Zealand Singles Chart for five weeks and reached the top 20 in Australia, France, Ireland and the Netherlands. The music video for the Remix features rapper Craig Mack. In 2015, Canadian rapper Tory Lanez sampled the song for his hit single "Say It". Billboard named the song number 84 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. 


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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

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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.
Release Date
The song was released by the American R&B girl group Brownstone in October 1994.
First Album
The song was part of their first album, "From the Bottom Up".
Record Label
“If you Love Me” was released under the record label MJJ Music, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.
Chart Topping Hit
The song reached the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number eight.
Certified Platinum
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single as platinum, recognizing sales of one million copies.
Grammy Nomination
The song received a Grammy nomination in 1996 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Sampled By Artists
The song has been sampled by numerous artists, including rapper Tory Lanez in his song "Say It”.
Use in Media
"If You Love Me" is also featured in the 1998 romantic comedy film, "How Stella Got Her Groove Back".
Songwriters
The song was written by the trio members Nichole "Nicci" Gilbert, Monica "Mimi" Doby, and Charmayne Maxee-Dove.
Message of the Song
The 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."
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.
UK Chart Success
The song also charted in the UK, reaching number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
Cover Versions
It 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".
Remake
In 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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