"If You Want Love" is a song by American rapper NF from his third studio album Perception (2017). It was written and produced by NF himself and Tommee Profitt. The song was released to mainstream radio on January 22, 2019 as the fifth single from the album.[1]
| "If You Want Love" | ||||
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| Single by NF | ||||
| from the album Perception | ||||
| Released | January 22, 2019 | |||
| Length | 3:19 | |||
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| "If You Want Love" on YouTube | ||||
Content
editThe message of the song is that those who seek love should be emotionally invested in their lover: "If you want love, you gon' have to go through the pain / if you want love, you gon' have to learn how to change / if you want trust, you gon' have to give some away".[2][3] NF also notes how life quickly goes by.[4]
Critical reception
editReviewing Perception for Jesus Freak Hideout, David Croft wrote: "'If You Want Love' is easily the second-best track on the album. Its honest, insightful lyrics can resonate with all listeners".[3]
Music video
editAn official music video was released on December 7, 2018. It starts with a woman giving birth in a hospital and follows the couple raising the child, including her first steps, play time and her first date as a teenager. Eventually, she grows into an adult and marries.[4]
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 39 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 2× Platinum | 140,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[7] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[8] | 3× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[9] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| Portugal (AFP)[10] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[11] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[12] | 3× Platinum | 3,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases – Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates". AllAccess Music Group. Archived from the original on January 8, 2019. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ Jost, Matt (March 6, 2018). "NF :: Perception". RapReviews. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Craft, David (October 14, 2017). "NF – 'Perception' album review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ a b Lenniger, Shea (December 7, 2018). "NF's 'If You Want Love' Video Will Make You Tear Up: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "NF Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – NF – If You Want Love" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – NF – If You Want Love". Music Canada. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "Danish single certifications – NF – If You Want Love". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – NF – If You Want Love" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "British single certifications – NF – If You Want Love". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – NF – If You Want Love". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 9, 2024.