If I Was a River

Tina Arena

About If I Was a River

"If I Was a River" is a song written by Diane Warren and included on the international version of Australian singer Tina Arena's 1997 album In Deep. It is the second Warren song performed by Arena, following 1989's "Strong as steel". The track aimed at promoting In Deep in the United States, much like Show Me Heaven for previous album Don't Ask. On US TV, it was performed live on Donny & Marie, and its music video, which starts in black and white and finishes in colour, was shot in Egypt under the direction of Pierre Baroni. Stills from the video served as cover shots for the single as well as concurrent release "I want to know what love is". Lyrically, the song is a metaphoric declaration to a loved one, in which Tina Arena lists all the things she would do for them if she were various elements, planets or weather phenomena, including the titular river. The song was one of ten singles released from the many incarnations of In Deep. In Europe, it was performed live on Italian TV & Radio show "Night Express". 


Year:
2000
5:21
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If I was the sun 
I would shine my light 
To light your world 
If I was the rain 
I would wash your tears away 
I keep your world right 
Be your light in the night 
If I was the sky 
I would rain down love into your life 

If I was a river 
You would be my ocean 
Every stream would lead me to your arms 
And if 
If I was a river 
I'll flow to you forever 
Love would run forever in this heart of mine 
If I, if I 
If I was a river 

If I was the wind 
I would carry you 
Above the clouds 
And if I was the earth 
I would be your solid ground 
If I could I'll be 
All you ever would need 
I would be your world 
You're the only world there is for me 

If I was a river 
You would be my ocean 
Every stream would lead me to your arms 
And if 
If I was a river 
I'll flow to you forever 
Love would run forever in this heart of mine 
If I, if I 
If I was a river 

I'll run into your arms 
Into your arms 
Oh yeah 
I'll run to you baby 
Oh yeah 

If I was a river 
You would be my ocean 
Every stream would lead me to your arms 
And if 
If I was a river 
I'll flow to you forever 
Love would run forever in this heart of mine 
If I, if I 
If I was a river

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Tina Arena

Tina Arena (born Filippina Lydia Arena; 1 November 1967) is an Australian singer, songwriter, musical theatre actress, talent show judge and record producer. She has won several awards, most notably 6 ARIA Awards and in both 1996 and 2000 she received the World Music Award for the world's best selling Australian artist. She has sold over eight million records worldwide to date. Tina has accepted the position of judge on the 2011 reboot of Young Talent Time in Australia. The original 1977 series made her a household name. more »

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Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"If I Was a River" was released in 2001. It is featured in Tina Arena’s sixth studio album, "Just Me".
Song Genre
The song falls under the genres pop and adult contemporary, demonstrating Arena’s well-known musical style.
Songwriting Credits
Although Arena is known for writing many of her own songs, “If I Was a River” was written by Diane Warren, a famous American songwriter.
Music Video
A music video was also made for the song, showing Arena singing alongside various natural elements representing a river.
Commercial Performance
Despite not charting in the Australian Top 40, "If I Was a River" spent 9 weeks in the Top 100, peaking at #57.
Album Success
The album "Just Me" where the song features, peaked at #7 in Australia and was certified Platinum.
Notable Cover
The song was notably covered by American singer Linda Eder on her 2003 album "Broadway My Way."
Multiple Language Recordings
In line with Arena’s multilingual singing career, the song was also recorded in French titled "Si j'étais un homme." The translated version was included in the French edition of the album "Just Me" and was released as a single in France and Belgium in 2002.
Emotional Depth
Fans and critics alike have noted the song’s emotive power and dramatic style, fitting for Arena’s tenacious voice.
Diane Warren and Tina Arena Connection
This was not the first time Tina Arena performed a song written by Diane Warren. Arena's 1994 hit "Chains" was also penned by Warren.

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