If You Ever
East 17 Lyrics


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The very first time that I saw your brown eyes
Your lips said hello and I said hi
I knew right then you were the one
But I was caught up in physical attraction
But to my satisfaction
Baby you were more than just a friend

And if you ever fall in love again
You must make sure that the lady is a friend
And if you ever fall in love so true
You must be sure that she feels the same way too

If I said that I would be your one and only
Promise that you'd never leave me lonely
I just want to be the one you need
I just want to be the one to serve you
Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve you
I cherish every moment that we share

And if you ever fall in love again
You must be sure that the lady is a friend
And if you ever fall in love so true
You must be sure that she feels the same way too

The very first time that I saw your brown eyes
Your lips said hello and I said hi
I knew right then you were the one
And I was caught up in physical attraction
But to my satisfaction
Baby you were more than just a friend

And if you ever fall in love again
You must be sure that the lady is a friend
And if you ever fall in love so true
You must be sure that she feels the same way too

And if you ever fall in love again
You must be sure that the lady is a friend
And if you ever fall in love so true
You must be sure that she feels the same way too

And if you ever fall in love again
You must be sure that the lady is a friend




And if you ever fall in love so true
You must be sure that she feels the same way too

Overall Meaning

"If You Ever" by East 17 is a love song that captures the experience of finding true love. The song is about the realization of falling in love with someone who is not just attractive but also a friend. The first verse describes the moment when the singer first saw the woman with "brown eyes" and "lips" that "said hello." The physical attraction to her is apparent, but he also acknowledges that she was "more than just a friend."


In the chorus, the singer offers advice to anyone who falls in love again: "You must make sure that the lady is a friend" and that "she feels the same way too." He promises to be loyal, faithful, and everything she needs. He understands that she is special and that he doesn't deserve her. He cherishes every moment they share together.


The second verse is a repetition of the first with slight variations. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the importance of finding a friend in a lover. The lyrics are a celebration of love, friendship, and commitment.


Overall, "If You Ever" is a heartfelt song that emphasizes the importance of finding a friend in a lover. It is a reminder of the beauty of true love that is built on trust, loyalty, and mutual respect.


Line by Line Meaning

The very first time that I saw your brown eyes
I remember the moment I first saw you


Your lips said hello and I said hi
We greeted each other and that was the start of our story


I knew right then you were the one
I immediately knew that you were special


But I was caught up in physical attraction
At first, I was drawn to your appearance


But to my satisfaction
However, when I got to know you better, I was happy to discover


Baby you were more than just a friend
That you were more than just a friend to me


And if you ever fall in love again
If you ever love someone again


You must make sure that the lady is a friend
Make sure they are also your friend


And if you ever fall in love so true
If you ever love someone deeply


You must be sure that she feels the same way too
Make sure they feel the same way about you


If I said that I would be your one and only
If I promised to be your soulmate


Promise that you'd never leave me lonely
You wouldn't let me be alone


I just want to be the one you need
I want to be your go-to person


I just want to be the one to serve you
I want to be the one taking care of you


Sometimes I feel as if I don't deserve you
I have moments where I feel inadequate for you


I cherish every moment that we share
I treasure all our moments together




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O CAPASSO, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Carl E. Martin

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These singers and musicians are so great they have to just "gatecrash" any next big venue and shock the audience with their talent !!!
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And show this generation what they have lost !!!
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just a track that MADE the year of 1996 !!!!!!
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@LondonRecordings

This Christmas, Tony Mortimer of East 17 and Waltham Forest Youth Choir cover the classic track ’Stay Another Day’ in support of CALM, a charity dedicated to preventing male suicide. Recorded in Walthamstow E17 where it all began! More info: https://stayanotherday.info

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Brian had the voice and the swag. Carried the whole group.. Shame he's hurting bad these days.

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Here in 2023 loved East17 Brian's voice is amazing used to play this over and over at college. Miss Brian hope he's safe he's a hero.❤

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He has a YouTube channel BHTV

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Brian Harvey doesn't get enough credit for being an incredible vocalist.

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