If Only (Descendants song) facts for kids

"If Only" is a popular song sung by American actress and singer Dove Cameron. It comes from the 2015 Disney Channel movie Descendants. The song's music and words were created by Adam Anders, Nikki Hassman, and Peer Astrom.

"If Only" became quite popular. It reached number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. Later, it climbed even higher to number 94. The song is also part of the Descendants movie soundtrack album.

About the Song

"If Only" is a pop song that has a calm, medium speed. It also sounds like a ballad, which is a slow, emotional song. You can hear many layers of voices singing together. The music uses soft piano sounds and other keyboard instruments.

Adam Anders, Nikki Hassman, and Peer Astrom wrote the song. A music team called Twin produced it. Critics have said that parts of the song sound like someone talking to themselves. The lyrics describe a person trying to decide about love. They wonder which path to take with their feelings.

How the Song Performed on Charts

On August 11, 2015, "If Only" first appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 99. This chart lists the most popular songs in the United States. The next week, it moved up five spots to number 94. After that, it left the chart.

On August 22, the song did very well on the Billboard Kid Digital Songs chart. It reached number two there! In France, the song also appeared on their music chart, reaching number 186.

Live Performances

Dove Cameron performed "If Only" live several times.

• On August 17, 2015, she sang it at the D23 Expo. This is a big event for Disney fans.
• On August 28, she and Ryan McCartan released a special acoustic video of the song. They performed it as their band, The Girl and the Dreamcatcher.
• On October 19, she sang the song again at Downtown Disney. This was part of a Descendants Fan Event.

Music Video

The music video for "If Only" was directed by Kenny Ortega. It was released on July 31, 2015. The video is actually a scene taken directly from the Descendants movie. In the video, Dove Cameron is seen singing in a pretty forest clearing.

Song Versions

The song "If Only" has a few different versions available for download.

• Digital download
  • "If Only" – 3:49 (This is the main song, lasting 3 minutes and 49 seconds)
  • "If Only (Reprise)" – 0:41 (This is a shorter, repeated part of the song)

Chart Positions

See also

In Spanish: If Only (canción de Dove Cameron) para niños