If You Ever
JoJo Lyrics
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To all the lovers in the world tonight
And I expect that to be the whole world
Because everybody needs someone
Or something to love, yeah
When it's cold outside
Girl, who are you holding?
Well, well, well, well, well
Said if y'all don't mind
Can I talk about this woman I have?
She's always complaining about the things she ain't got
And the things her girlfriend's got
But lady I will let you know
I can't be in two places at one time
If you think you're lonely now, ooh yeah
Wait until tonight, girl
Oh, you better wait 'til tonight, yeah baby
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
Wait until tonight girl
I'll be long gone
(If you think you're lonely now)
Yes I will
(Wait until tonight, girl)
You better wait until tonight
When skeletons come out of your closet
And chase you all around the room
Memories sound like a ghost
And you should be dancing to a sad slow tune
If you think you're lonely now
(Wait until tonight, girl)
Wait until tonight
Wait until tonight, baby, yeah yeah
(Wait until tonight girl)
You better wait until tonight
(If you think you're lonely now)
Do you believe me baby?
(Wait until tonight girl)
Ain't it funny how tables turn
When things ain't goin' your way
When love walks out, pain walks in
You can't help to say
If you think you're lonely now
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
(You better wait girl, yeah)
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
(If you think you're lonely now)
Hold on, ooh yeah
Wait until tonight, girl
I wanna testify
I wanna testify
I wanna testify to ya
I just got one thing to say
If you think you're lonely now
If you think you're lonely now
(Baby, yeah)
Wait until tonight, girl
(Share your feelings)
If you think you're lonely now
(Oh yeah)
Wait until tonight, girl
(Oh, don't be a fool)
If you think you're lonely now
(Baby please don't be a fool)
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
In "If You Ever," JoJo sings about the pain and loneliness that can come with love. She dedicates the song to all the lovers in the world, acknowledging that everyone needs someone to love or something to love. The chorus warns that if the person she is singing to thinks they are lonely now, they should wait until tonight. The lyrics suggest that the singer has experienced a situation in which they have been left feeling lonely by a romantic partner. The song touches on themes of heartbreak, ghosts from the past, and the hopelessness that can come when love is lost.
The second verse of the song talks about a woman who is constantly comparing herself to others and feeling like she is missing out on things that her friends have. The singer acknowledges that they cannot be in two places at once, and that the woman's jealousy is hurting their relationship. The song seems to be a warning to listeners not to take love for granted because it can disappear at any moment.
One interesting fact about "If You Ever" is that it was originally written and recorded by Bobby Womack in 1982. Womack's version of the song was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. JoJo's version was included on her 2018 album "good to know."
Another interesting fact is that the song features a sample of "Computer Love" by Zapp & Roger. The sample is included in the chorus, where JoJo sings the line, "If you think you're lonely now."
"If You Ever" was released as the lead single from "good to know" and received positive reviews from music critics. The song was praised for its emotional depth and JoJo's powerful vocals.
The music video for "If You Ever" was directed by actress Amber Grace Johnson and features JoJo singing in front of a pink-hued background. The video also features cameo appearances by JoJo's family members and her dog.
Other notable tracks on "good to know" include "Man," "Gold," and "Small Things." The album showcases JoJo's impressive vocal range and blend of R&B and pop music.
Chords: The chords for "If You Ever" are not available at this time.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna dedicate this song
I want to dedicate this song
To all the lovers in the world tonight
To all couples all around the world tonight
And I expect that to be the whole world
Expecting this to be for everyone
Because everybody needs someone
Everyone needs companionship
Or something to love, yeah
Something to hold onto and care for, yeah
When it's cold outside
During the chilly nights
Girl, who are you holding?
Who are you holding on to, girl?
You'll be holding me
You'll be holding onto me
Well, well, well, well, well
Well, well, well, well, well
Said if y'all don't mind
If you don't mind me asking
Can I talk about this woman I have?
Can I talk about this lady I'm seeing?
She's always complaining about the things she ain't got
She always complains about the things that she doesn't have
And the things her girlfriend's got
And the things her girlfriend has
But lady I will let you know
But I want you to know
I can't be in two places at one time
I can't be in two places at the same time
If you think you're lonely now, ooh yeah
If you're feeling alone now, oh yeah
Wait until tonight, girl
Wait until tonight, girl
Oh, you better wait 'til tonight, yeah baby
Oh, you better wait until tonight, yeah baby
If you think you're lonely now
If you feel alone now
Wait until tonight girl
Wait until tonight girl
I'll be long gone
I will be gone for a long time
(If you think you're lonely now)
(If you think you're alone now)
Yes I will
Yes I will
(Wait until tonight, girl)
(Wait until tonight, girl)
You better wait until tonight
You better wait until tonight
When skeletons come out of your closet
When your secrets are revealed
And chase you all around the room
And haunt you around the room
Memories sound like a ghost
The memories sound like a haunting voice
And you should be dancing to a sad slow tune
You should be dancing to a slow and sad song
Wait until tonight, baby, yeah yeah
Wait until tonight, baby, yeah yeah
(Wait until tonight girl)
(Wait until tonight girl)
Ain't it funny how tables turn
Isn't it ironic how things change?
When things ain't goin' your way
When things aren't going well
When love walks out, pain walks in
When love leaves, pain enters
You can't help to say
You can't help but say
Hold on, ooh yeah
Hold on, oh yeah
I wanna testify
I want to testify
I just got one thing to say
I have just one thing to say
Wait until tonight, girl
Wait until tonight, girl
If you think you're lonely now
If you feel alone now
(Baby, yeah)
(Baby, yeah)
(Share your feelings)
(Share your feelings)
(Oh yeah)
(Oh yeah)
(Oh, don't be a fool)
(Don't be foolish)
(Baby please don't be a fool)
(Baby please don't be foolish)
Lyrics © BALLADS BY DESIGN
Written by: BOBBY WOMACK, PATRICK MOTEN, SANDRA SULLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lisafraser3
I see why this won a Grammy. It’s so beautiful and sung so perfectly.
@jacklweya1937
It won a Grammy???? Don't know why I'm shocked, it totally deserved it
@DKDUBB24
@Jack Lweya i didn't even know the song until i saw it won a grammy i listened to it that night and been rockin it since!
@kitsontuli2713
🎉I didnt know this
@namani640
Grammy? I thought this was a song i only knew 😂
@garretjones2304
PER. FECT. LEEEEEE. !!!!!!!!
@KatyaVasilivna
Can we please take a second to appreciate how there is zero vulgarity, how intimate the lyrics are, and how Jojo's and PJ's voices paired together brings a whole new definition to "smooth?"
I don't typically listen to R&B, but there's something magical about this song. Thank you!
@djtonytavalis
Facts. still viben right now to the beauty
@raywilliams4387
They could have picked a stronger voice to accompany her
@ronaldstewart5409
@Ray Williams ummm it's PJ's song. JoJo is a feature on the song.