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Who sang If I Can't Have You?

Bee Gees released the song If I Can't Have You. Date of release: 1977.

Release date: 1977

Duration: 03:22

The story of the song ' If I Can't Have You '

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The meaning of the song 'If I Can't Have You ', based on the lyrics

What is If I Can’t Have You about?

🎶 If I Can’t Have You song analysis

The protagonist expresses his feelings of heartache as he struggles to move on from his partner. He expresses his feelings of hopelessness and helplessness and states that if he cannot have his partner, he does not want anyone else. He emphasizes his feelings by repeating the refrain several times. The protagonist feels overwhelmed by his emotions and his inability to move forward.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘If I Can’t Have You’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Bee Gees - Short Biography

The Gibb brothers, Barry, Robin and Maurice, formed the group in 1958 and specialized in pop music in the late 1960s and early 1970s. During the disco era of the mid-to-late 1970s, they became prominent artists, noted for their three-part harmonies and Robin's clear vibrato. Today, they are considered one of the most important and influential bands in pop music history.

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"If I Can't Have You" is a disco song written by the Bee Gees in 1977. The song was first released on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack in a version by Yvonne Elliman in November 1977. The Bee Gees released their own version of the song as the B-side of the single "Stayin' Alive" in December 1977.

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