Music video
The music video for "If It Ain't Love" premiered via social video network musical.ly on May 9, 2016. It was directed by Joe Labisi and Derulo himself.
If It Ain't Love
Jason Derülo Lyrics
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(Why can't you get enough?)
(Could use, could use a little love)
(Why can't you get enough?)
(Could use)
Short days, long nights tangled up with you
I don't wanna move
And if I needed proof, that body tell the truth
Your body is a blessing
Don't know if I deserve it
Before round two, I've got a question for you babe
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
Why does it feel so good?
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
Why does it feel so good?
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
(Could use a little love)
(Why can't you get enough?)
(Could use, could use a little love)
(Why can't you get enough?)
(Could use)
On the tip of my tongue
The flavor of your skin lingers on my lips
Each time we dine
We do it again, again and again, ooh
Your body is a blessing, oh
What'd I do to deserve it?
Before round three, I've got a question for you baby
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good? (So good)
Why does it feel so good?
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
Why does it feel so good?
Tell me what it is
If it ain't love
Oh, babe
Why does it feel so good?
If it ain't love
Then what is it?
Why does it feel so good?
(Could use a little love) Aw, yeah
(Why can't you get enough?)
(Could use, could use)
You know soon that you walk in, it goin' up, goin' up
Slow it down for me, girl, we ain't gotta rush it, we ain't gotta rush it
Always a movie, we ain't sayin' much
Baby, I'm just your type, I know what bad girls like
But I'll confess tonight
Your body is a blessing, oh yeah
What'd I do to deserve it?
(Short days, long nights)
Short days and long nights, yeah
If it ain't love
(Why) Why does it feel so good?
(Does it feel) Why does it feel so good?
(So good?) Tell me what it is
If it ain't love
(Why) Why does it feel so good?
(Does it feel) Why does it feel so good?
So good? Yeah, yeah
If it ain't love
(Why) What is it?
(Does it feel) What is it?
(So good?)
Why does it feel so good?
If it ain't love
(Why) Then what is it?
(Does it feel) What is it?
(So good?)
Why does it feel so good?
The opening lines of Jason Derülo’s “If It Ain’t Love” refer to the need for love but not being able to get enough of it. The song speaks of the desire for affection and passion that can be generated between two people with a powerful attraction towards each other. In the lines, “Short days, long nights, tangled up with you,” the singer expresses his passion and desire, stating that he does not want to move away from the person he loves as their physical connection fills him with a sense of contentment and joy. The singer goes on to talk about the other person’s body being a blessing and expressing gratitude for having such a beautiful partner who makes him feel alive.
The chorus then asks the question, “If it ain’t love, why does it feel so good?” This line suggests that the singer believes that love is the only explanation for the exceptional feelings he experiences with his partner. Although he may be unsure about the depth of his emotions, he knows that the pleasure they bring is undeniable, which could imply that he is still seeking answers from his partner. The song suggests that the singer is in a state of confusion about the nature of his attraction, yet is thrilled to have found someone who makes him feel such extreme emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Could use a little love
I'm feeling a bit lonely and I would appreciate some affection
Why can't you get enough?
Why are you always craving more of me?
Short days, long nights tangled up with you
Spending time with you feels like time is passing very quickly
I don't wanna move
I want to stay and be close to you
Your eyes don't lie
Your gaze tells me everything I need to know
And if I needed proof, that body tell the truth
If I'm ever unsure about your feelings, the way you move and touch me shows me that you're attracted to me
Your body is a blessing
Your physical presence is a gift
Don't know if I deserve it
I feel like you're too good for me and I don't know why you're interested in me
Before round two, I've got a question for you babe
I want to clarify what our relationship is before we continue being intimate
If it ain't love
If what we have isn't real love
Why does it feel so good?
Why does being with you feel pleasurable and fulfilling?
Tell me what it is
Help me understand what our connection is, if it's not love
On the tip of my tongue
I can still taste you and remember our encounters
The flavor of your skin lingers on my lips
I still feel the sensation of your touch
We do it again, again and again, ooh
We keep engaging in physical intimacy and I can't get enough
Before round three, I've got a question for you baby
I want to have a conversation about our relationship and what we both want
Aw, yeah
Expressing enthusiasm and agreement with something
You know soon that you walk in, it goin' up, goin' up
I get excited and anticipate good things happening when I'm around you
Slow it down for me, girl, we ain't gotta rush it, we ain't gotta rush it
Let's take our time with our relationship and not feel pressured to move too fast
Always a movie, we ain't sayin' much
Being with you is always interesting and eventful, even if we don't have much to say to each other
Baby, I'm just your type, I know what bad girls like
I think I'm the kind of person you're attracted to and I know what you want
Short days and long nights, yeah
Spending time with you feels like time is passing very quickly, even if we're up late at night
What is it?
I'm trying to figure out what our feelings for each other are and what kind of relationship we have
Why does it feel so good?
I'm wondering why I feel so fulfilled and satisfied when I'm with you
So good? Yeah, yeah
I am agreeing that our relationship is enjoyable
Then what is it?
If what we have isn't love, what kind of feeling or connection do we have?
Why does it feel so good?
Why do I feel so happy and content when I'm with you, even if it's not love?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Talay Riley, Jason Joel Desrouleaux, Lindy Robbins, Ian Kirkpatrick, Stefan Adam Johnson, Marcus D Lomax, Jordan Johnson
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Lyrics
Short days, long nights tangled up with you
I don't wanna move
Your eyes don't lie
And if I needed proof, that body tell the truth
Your body is a blessing
Don't know if I Deserve it
Before round two, I've got a question for you babe
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
Why does it feel so good?
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
Why does it feel like so good?
If it ain't love
Why does it feel like so good?
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
On the tip of my tongue
The flavor of your skin linkers on my lips Each time we dine
We do it again, again and again, ooh
Your body is a blessing, oh
What'd I do to deserve it?
Before round three, I've got a question for you
Baby
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
Why does it feel so good?
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
Who does it feel so good?
Tell me what it is
If it ain't love
Oh, babe
Why does it feel so good?
If It ain't love
Then what is it?
Who does it feel so good?
Aw, yeah
Why can't you get enough?
Could use, could use
You know soon that you walk in, it goin' up, goin' up
Slow down for me, girl, we ain't gotta rush it, we ain't gotta rush it
Always a movie, we ain't saying much
Baby, I'm just your type, I know what bad girls like but I'll confess tonight
Your body is a blessing oh yeah
What'd I do to deserve it?
Short days, long nights
Short days long nights yeah
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
Why does it feel so good?
Tell me what it is
If it ain't love
Why does it feel so good?
Why does it feel so good?
So good? Yeah, yeah
If it ain't love
What is it?
So good?
Why does it feel so good?
If It ain't love
Then what is it?
Does it feel? what is it?
So good?
Why does it feel so good?
Samaksh Uppal
Still as fresh as when it came out in 2016... The overall ambience, feel and beat is spot on. Good old times when music was hearty.
kazuki
Lol
Liza Parker
Love this song no matter how I’m feeling it always gets me in the mood and makes me feel happy 😃 love Jason derulo
Dediane Barros
Amo essa música ❤🇧🇷
Jaila Primm
2019 and this song is still underrated
Drake
True
switowsky90
The only Jason Derulo song that I like
7UX42
So fucking true
Victoria Beautyman
It's got 66 mil views. I'd say that's good enough
perth45
agreed...