If...
The Bluetones
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If you Get out Before September Remember That I'm Still inside But I'm dry I'm dry And you When you try To make a difference You're so different And then I Try And just die I die You know That I need You more than I want ya But I want ya For all time So I I guess on the line It's all that I can do To sing these stupid songs to you I give up half my time Just trying to think up words that rhyme I ain't getting any younger But you wouldn't know So it's on With the show Sometimes A smoke A drink and a ponder Can work wonders When you're down Takes your frown Turns it 'round Around And you When you try To make a difference You're no different Than when I Try And just die I die And now That your day Dream is forgotten And forgiven And the world Has been saved Be brave It's all that I can do To sing these stupid songs to you I give up half my time Just trying to think up words that rhyme I ain't getting any younger But you wouldn't know 'cause I walk In shadow And I never ever Really show my face But I'm only ever seen In the right place If you get out Before September Remember That I'm Still inside But I'm dry I'm dry And you When you try To make a difference You're so different And then I Try And just die I die You know That I need You more than I want ya But I want ya For all time So I I guess on the line It's all that I can do To sing these stupid songs to you I give up half my time Just trying to think up words that rhyme I ain't getting any younger But you wouldn't know So it's on With the show Sometimes A smoke A drink and a ponder Can work wonders When you're down Takes your frown Turns it 'round Around And you When you try To make a difference You're no different Than when I Try And just die I die And now That your day Dream is forgotten And forgiven And the world Has been saved Be brave It's all that I can do To sing these stupid songs to you I give up half my time Just trying to think up words that rhyme I ain't getting any younger But you wouldn't know 'Cause I walk In shadow And I never ever Really show my face But I'm only ever seen In the right place
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Written by: ADAM PATRICK DEVLIN, EDWARD DANIEL CHESTER, MARK JAMES MORRISS, SCOTT EDWARD MORRISS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Artist Origin"If..." is a song by The Bluetones, a British indie rock band.
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Release InformationThis song was released in 1998 as a part of the album, "Return to the Last Chance Saloon."
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Chart PerformanceIt made it to number 13 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Genre Classification"If..." by The Bluetones is categorized under the Indie rock and Britpop genre.
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Band MembersThe band consists of Mark Morriss on vocals, his brother Scott Morriss on bass guitar, Adam Devlin on lead guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums.
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InspirationThe Bluetones were influenced by the Madchester scene and created a blend of 60s-style music, Britpop, and Indie Pop, which is evident in the song “If…”
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Music VideoThe music video accompanying the song "If..." features the band members portrayed as puppets.
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Album SuccessThe album "Return to the Last Chance Saloon," which includes "If...," was a successful follow-up to their debut album, reaching number 10 on the UK Album Charts.
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Critic ReceptionCritics generally gave positive reviews for "If...", appreciating its catchy melody and clever lyrics.
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Legacy"If..." continues to be one of The Bluetones’ most recognized and loved songs. Despite the band breaking up in 2011 and then reforming in 2015, the song remains popular among fans and continues to be a highlight in their live performances.
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Prominent InstrumentsThe song features an energetic and upbeat guitar-driven sound, complemented by Mark Morriss' distinctive vocals.
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Diamond JubileeThe band performed the song "If..." during their performance at the Diamond Jubilee concert for Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.
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