The Saturdays made their recording debut in 2007 under the record label Fascination Records, a sub-division of Polydor Records. Their debut album, Chasing Lights, produced five UK Top 25 singles. The band embarked on their first headlining UK tour, called 'The Work Tour', in June 2009.
Their first single, titled If This Is Love was released on 28th July 2008 and entered the UK chart at #8 where it peaked. It reached #33 on the Eurochart Hot 100 singles. The single's sold around 90,000 copies to date. The second single, Up, was released on 13 October 2008. It debuted on the UK singles chart at #5, where it peaked, #11 on the Irish singles chart and #15 on the Eurochart Hot 100 singles. The single was certified as Silver and sold over 285,000 copies to date. The third single was released on January 4th 2009 and was called Issues. The chorus' lyrics had to be changed as the word "slap" sounded too close to the word "stab", and the band didn't want to condone violence. It was later changed to "leave". The single entered the UK chart at #84 and peaked at #4. It managed to hit #14 in Ireland and #21 in Europe. Their fourth single, Just Can't Get Enough, was the official Comic Relief single in 2009. It was a cover of the Depeche Mode song with the same name. It entered and peaked in the chart at #2, giving The Saturdays their highest charted position to date, and their 4th consecutive top 10 hit in the UK. Their 5th single was called Work. It was released on June 29th 2009 and peaked at #22 on the UK singles chart. Chasing Lights was released on October 27th 2008 and re-released on March 16th 2009 including the Comic Relief single. It entered the UK album chart at #11, peaking at #9 and was certified Platinum, selling over 300,000 copies. It also reached #34 in Ireland and #46 in Europe.
The Saturdays' second album, Wordshaker, was released October 12th 2009. The first single from Wordshaker was released on October 5th 2009. Titled Forever Is Over, it peaked at #2 in the UK charts, while coming in at #9 in the Irish charts. This was the band's fifth consecutive Top Ten hit. The second single from Wordshaker was Ego. The video was released on 17th of November and the single officially came out on January 3rd, 2010.
If This Is Love
The Saturdays Lyrics
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Tell me baby in the night do you think of me
When you open up your eyes am I there
Are you standing by my window when I'm asleep
Are you quiet when you know that I'm near
You know I love you, you thought I would leave you
You think you want to be by yourself, don't you
But baby you never will
If this is love
Then I don't wanna know what is, I won't say another word
If this is love
Then I'm about to hit and miss, we're both going to get hurt
If this is love
If this is love, yeah yeah
Are you picturing me lying across your bed
Are you thinking you were wrong to hurt me
I forgive you, I'll forget everything you said
You will love and you will not desert me
You think you're crazy, I'm not I'm your baby
I promise I'll always be
You think eventually this too will pass
But I promise I'll never leave
If this is love
Then I don't wanna know what is, I won't say another word
If this is love
Then I'm about to hit and miss, we're both going to get hurt
If this is love
If this is love, if this is love
Baby, baby if this is love
I don't know what I'm gonna do
Baby, baby if this is love
I will not accept it, I will not
If this is love
Then I don't wanna know what is, I won't say another word
If this is love
Then I'm about to hit and miss, we're both going to get hurt
If this is love
If this is love
Then I don't wanna know what is, I won't say another word
If this is love
Then I'm about to hit and miss, we're both going to get hurt
If this is love
If this is love, if this is love
Yeah
In The Saturdays' song "If This is Love", the lyrics describe a love that is almost desperate in nature. It seems like the singer is questioning the depth of the love she has for her partner and is seeking reassurance from them. The lines "If this is love, then I don't wanna know what is" and "If this is love, then I'm about to hit and miss, we're both going to get hurt" illustrate a sense of fear and vulnerability. The singer is unsure if the love she has is worth the potential pain that could come from it.
The lyrics also touch on themes of forgiveness and commitment. The lines "I forgive you, I'll forget everything you said" and "I promise I'll never leave" demonstrate a willingness to look past mistakes and stay committed to the relationship. However, the repeated questioning of the love that they share suggests that there is still a level of uncertainty and insecurity in the singer's mind.
Overall, "If This is Love" is a song that explores the complexities of love and the emotional roller coaster that can come with it. It captures the sense of confusion that can arise when questioning the true depth of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me baby in the night do you think of me
The singer wants to know if the person thinks of her at night.
When you open up your eyes am I there
She wants to be the first thing the person sees when they wake up.
Are you standing by my window when I'm asleep
She wonders if the person comes to see her when she's unaware.
Are you quiet when you know that I'm near
The singer wants to know if the person feels nervous around her.
You know I love you, you thought I would leave you
The singer assures the person of her love and commitment.
But baby I got you still
The singer wants the person to know they are still together.
You think you want to be by yourself, don't you
The person feels like they need space.
But baby you never will
The singer believes the person will never actually want to be alone.
If this is love
The singer questions if their relationship is truly love.
Then I don't wanna know what is, I won't say another word
The singer is afraid to find out if their relationship isn't love and doesn't want to talk about it.
Then I'm about to hit and miss, we're both going to get hurt
The singer isn't sure if their relationship is worth the risk of getting hurt.
Are you picturing me lying across your bed
The singer is wondering if the person is thinking about being intimate with her.
Are you thinking you were wrong to hurt me
The singer is wondering if the person regrets any pain they caused her.
I forgive you, I'll forget everything you said
The singer forgives the person who hurt her and wants to move past it.
You will love and you will not desert me
The singer wants the person to stay committed and not leave her.
You think you're crazy, I'm not I'm your baby
The singer is reassuring the person that they aren't actually crazy and that she is there for them.
I promise I'll always be
The singer promises to always be there for the person.
You think eventually this too will pass
The person believes their problems will eventually go away.
But I promise I'll never leave
The singer promises to never leave the person.
Baby, baby if this is love
The singer is still questioning if their relationship is true love.
I don't know what I'm gonna do
The singer is unsure of what to do if their relationship isn't love.
I will not accept it, I will not
The singer is refusing to accept the possibility of their relationship not being love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VINCE CLARKE, JOHN REID, ALISON MOYET, JOE BELMAATI, MIKKEL SIGVARDT, MICH HANSEN, INA WROLSDEN
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Cxapdu Bbss
The beginning 😭 10 years later I still love them !! Need a reunion SOON
qunewsguy
The Saturdays really need to break here in America. Every one of their singles has been awesome! I really wish more U.K. music was available in U.S. iTunes!
Sofie Qualters
wow, this was 2008?! is gone so fast since then. 10 top 10 singles and soon to be 4 albums! You're all amazing girls and all of the fans love you! TeamSats forever!! ♥
Jraybay
Whoever wrote this... brilliant! I never get tired of hearing this song!
Simonne
I LOVE THEM! I want to watch them in concert :D
musicforyou18
THIS SONG IS SO GREAT! I NEVER GET TIRED OF HEARING THE SATURDAYS <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
archevangelus
i love this song! it's the one song that actually actually better than girl's aloud. now if they'd just add more sound effects!
spazzman90
What, did this song not get any promotion or what? Only 3/4 million hits. Great beat, great use of a classic sample. Nice harmonies. I like pop music alot and can't believe I missed this one the first time around. Of course its hard enough finding this when I live in the US.
Mary O
Love them so much!!
Youtube Viewer
Love this song it sounds so good.