If Only (Descendants song) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "If Only" |
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| Single by Dove Cameron | ||||
| from the album Descendants (Original TV Movie Soundtrack) | ||||
| Released | July 31, 2015 | |||
| Recorded | 2014 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:49 | |||
| Label | Walt Disney | |||
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| Producer | Twin | |||
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"If Only" is a popular song sung by Dove Cameron. She performed it as her character, Mal, in the 2015 Disney Channel movie Descendants. The song was written by Adam Anders, Nikki Hassman, and Peer Astrom. It became quite popular, even appearing on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. You can find "If Only" on the official Descendants movie soundtrack.
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About "If Only"
What Kind of Song Is It?
"If Only" is a catchy pop song. It has a moderate beat and feels a bit like a ballad, which is a slower, emotional song. You can hear many voices singing together, creating beautiful harmonies. The music features gentle piano sounds and keyboard melodies.
The talented team of Adam Anders, Nikki Hassman, and Peer Astrom wrote the song. The duo known as Twin produced it. The lyrics of "If Only" explore Mal's inner thoughts. She is trying to decide what to do about someone she likes, asking herself, "Should I let my heart keep listenin'? / Which way should I go?" This helps the story of the movie flow smoothly.
How Well Did It Do?
"If Only" was quite successful on music charts. On August 11, 2015, it first appeared on the famous Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 99. The song then climbed to its highest spot, number 94, in its second week. It also reached number two on Billboard's Kid Digital Songs chart on August 22, 2015. Outside the United States, "If Only" was popular in France, reaching number 186 on their music charts.
Live Performances
Dove Cameron performed "If Only" live on several occasions. On August 17, 2015, she sang it at the D23 Expo, a big event for Disney fans. Later that month, on August 28, she and Ryan McCartan shared a special acoustic version of the song. They performed it as their band, The Girl and the Dreamcatcher. Fans also got to see her perform "If Only" at Downtown Disney on October 19, 2015, during a special Descendants event.
The Music Video
The official music video for "If Only" was released on July 31, 2015. It was directed by Kenny Ortega, who also directed the Descendants movie. The video shows Dove Cameron singing the song in a beautiful forest clearing. This scene is actually taken directly from the film.
Awards and Recognition
"If Only" has received special awards for its popularity. In the United Kingdom, the song earned a Silver certification. This means it sold a certain number of copies there. In the United States, "If Only" achieved Platinum status. A Platinum award means the song was streamed or sold over a million times! These awards show how much fans loved the song.
See also
In Spanish: If Only (canción de Dove Cameron) para niños
