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If I Can’t Have You”, Emma Edel’s self-released debut single, is layered with energetic Soulful Pop vocals and a beat that entices you to move. A hard hitting yet catchy Pop anthem that has elements of R&B and Electronic sounds, blends subtly to create a fresh sound identifiable to her music.
Written last year, ‘in a place where I was craving the perfect outcome in a relationship but doubting it may not be in line with the lifestyle I deserved.’ The song teases the desire of what could be, while imagining for a moment you have it wholeheartedly. A song full of mischief it teases the idea of really wanting something you don’t necessarily need right now.
Produced remotely over lockdown with PCG Beats, the song includes tight layered harmonies and draws elements of Pop, R&B and Electronic sounds.
lyrics
How could I ever think that we might stay this way
I know, can't show
I know that you're winning but I can't play this game
It's such a shame, no one's to blame
And my thoughts cut deeper than a knife
Thinking I might never be right
Wish I could be by your side
Aiming high but my feelings are low
Am I just some part in your show
Thought that we could grow
I don't need you oh but I want you
Take your time and speak to me softly
I don't need you oh but I want to (Want to) want you
If I can't have you
If I can't have you
Can I stay awhile wanna taste of your lifestyle
If I can't have you
If I can't have you
Wish I could understand
Maybe how you could be my man
Clinging onto easy ways to mention your name
Love on my brain, have I no shame
You've a way of searching for an easy escape
Don't handle it, I can't forgive
And my thoughts cut deeper than a knife
Thinking I might never be right
Wish I could be by your side
Aiming high but my feelings are low
Am I just some part in your show
Thought that we could grow
I don't need you oh but I want you
Take your time and speak to me softly
I don't need you oh but I want to (Want to) want you
If I can't have you
If I can't have you
Can I stay awhile wanna taste of your lifestyle
If I can't have you
If I can't have you
Wish I could understand
Maybe how you could be my man
I just wanna show you off to all of my friends
Easy conversation never want it to end
Show me how the ending line is worth all the waiting, waiting, waiting
I don't need you oh but I want you
Take your time and speak to me softly
I don't need you oh but I want to (Want to) want you
If I can't have you (If I can't)
If I can't have you (If I can't)
Can I stay awhile wanna taste of your lifestyle
If I can't have you (If I can't)
If I can't have you
Wish I could understand
Maybe how you could be my man
credits
released November 20, 2020
Written and Performed by Emma Edel
Produced by PCG Beats
Photography by Paula Trojner
Artwork by Nassim Missaoui
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