If You’re Not the One Lyrics

[Verse 1]
If you're not the one, then why does my soul feel glad today?
If you're not the one, then why does my hand fit yours this way?
If you are not mine, then why does your heart return my call?
If you are not mine, would I have the strength to stand at all?

[Pre-Chorus]
I never know what the future brings
But I know you're here with me now
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with

[Chorus]
I don't wanna run away, but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you, then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I could stay in your arms?


[Verse 2]
If I don't need you, then why am I cryin' on my bed?
If I don't need you, then why does your name resound in my head?
If you're not for me, then why does this distance maim my life?
If you're not for me, then why do I dream of you as my wife?

[Pre-Chorus]
I don't know why you're so far away
But I know that this much is true
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I'm praying you're the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life
[Chorus]
I don't wanna run away, but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you, then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I could stay in your arms?

[Bridge]
'Cause I miss you
Body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away
And I breathe you
Into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today
'Cause I love you
Whether it's wrong or right
And though I can't be with you tonight
You know my heart is by your side

[Chorus]
I don't wanna run away, but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you, then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I could stay in your arms?

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“If You’re Not the One” was the third single from Daniel Bedingfield’s debut album Gotta Get Thru This. The pop ballad about unrequited love shows off Bedingfield’s otherworldly high tenor vocal range in the song emotional peaks.

The song was a chart success internationally reaching the top 20 on multiple charts in the US and #1 on the UK singles chart. The single was released November 25, 2002.

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How did the song perform commercially?
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  • Denmark Singles Top 40: #1
  • New Zealand Top 40: #2
  • US Singles Top 100: #15
  • UK Singles Top 75: #14
  • Swiss Singles Top 100: #69
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