If Only

Hanson

About If Only

"If Only" is a song written and performed by American pop rock band Hanson. It was released outside the United States on April 2, 2000 as the lead single from the band's second studio album, This Time Around (2000). Featuring John Popper of the band Blues Traveler on harmonica, the song reached the top 10 in Australia, Finland, Italy and Spain.


Year:
2004
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Cause I need you.
Cause I need you. 

Every single time I see you
I start to feel this way
It makes me wonder if I'm ever
Gonna feel this way again
There's a picture
That's hanging at the back of my head
I see it over and over 

I want to hold you, love you.
In my arms and then.
I want to need you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
Then I hear myself reply
You've got to hold it in.
This time, tonight. 

[Chorus]
If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Cause I need you 

I sit here waiting wondering,
Hoping, gotta make this right.
Cause all I think about
Is your hands, your face,
And all these lonely nights.
There's a feeling, screaming,
In the back of my head.
Saying over and over. 

Gonna hold you, love you.
In my arms and then.
Don't want to leave you,
Cause I need to
Be with you 'til the end.
Then I hear myself reply
She'll never let you in.
This time, tonight. 

If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Please don't go, 'cause I need you now. 

I want to hear you say,
It'll always be this way.
We'll be hand in hand
For ever night, and ever day.
I want to scream and shout.
Cause I'm losin' any doubt.
Cause all I care about is 
You and me, and us, and now. 

Oh yeah. 

If only,
I had the guts to feel this way.
And if only,
You'd look at me and want to stay.
And if only,
I'd take you in my arms and say,
I won't go, 'cause I need you.
Please don't go.
Cause I need you now, yeah
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you now.
(if only)
Cause I need you
I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)
Cause I need you
(if only)
(if only)
Cause I need you now, yeah

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Hanson

Hanson is an American pop rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, formed by brothers Isaac, Taylor, and Zac. Supporting members include Dimitrius Collins, and Andrew Perusi who have toured and performed live with the band since 2007. more »

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Written by: ISAAC HANSON, TAYLOR HANSON, ZAC HANSON, ZACHARY WALKER HANSON

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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Song Composition Facts
"If Only" is a song by American pop-rock band Hanson from their third album, "This Time Around". - The song was written by the three Hanson brothers - Isaac, Taylor, and Zachary.
Release and Performance Details
Hanson released "If Only" as a single in the year 2000. - It was one of the band's charting songs of the 2000s. In the UK, it peaked at number 15 and it charted within the top 20 in Scotland and the top 40 in Australia.
Production and Style Elements
The song has a melodic rhythm and features an infectious hook, attributes that are often associated with Hanson's music. - It has a mixture of pop-rock elements and a bit of soul, showing the band’s musical growth from their earlier hits.
Lyrics Themes
"If Only" speaks of unrequited love and longing, with lyrics circling around the theme of wanting someone but not being wanted back. - It uses allusions to sailing and the ocean, which serve as a metaphor for navigating through the sea of emotions tied to unrequited love.
Music Video Facts
The music video for "If Only" depicts the Hansen brothers performing the song on a beach, in line with the maritime themes of their lyrics. - The video also featured a cameo by Weird Al Yankovic, which was regarded as one of its highlights.
Live Performance and Touring Highlights
The song has been performed live numerous times during Hanson's concerts and tours. - In 2017, during the "Middle of Everywhere" tour marking their 25th anniversary as a band, "If Only" was still part of the setlist, proving its enduring popularity among fans.
Contribution to Hanson's Career
"If Only" was part of the album "This Time Around" which represented Hanson’s most dramatic leap forward in terms of both performance and production. - The song has left a significant impact on Hanson's career, reflecting their evolution from a teenage pop band into more mature musicians. It remains beloved by fans and often regarded as one of their best songs.

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