New Edition
"If It Isn't Love" was the lead single from the 1988 New Edition album Heart Break. The song was written and produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, peaked at #7 on the Hot 100, and gave the group their only Grammy nomination for R&B Performance by a Duo or Group.
Album:
Lyrics:
I don't love her
I tried to tell myself
But you can see it in my eyes
So don't deny
I can't fool no one else
The truth is in the tears I cry cause...
If it isn't love
Why do I feel this way?
Why does she stay on my mind?
If it isn't love
Why does it hurt so bad,
Make me feel so sad inside?
If it isn't love
I told her I'd never fall in love,
But now I know better
How does it feel?
I can't describe this feelin'
That came when I saw her last night
She got to me
I'll let you know the reason
I saw her with another guy so...
If it isn't love
Why do I feel this way?
Why does she stay on my mind?
If it isn't love
Why does it hurt so bad,
Make me feel so sad inside?
If it isn't love
Maybe she'll take me back
Hey, girl, he's begging
I made a big mistake
Won't you forgive him, girl?
Now I can feel it
He's never felt before
I really love her
You love her? What?
It took my heart
To shatter in a thousand pieces
Before I'd ever drop my pride
Losing love, worrying about my image
Really helped me realize that...
If it isn't love
Why do I feel this way?
Why does she stay on my mind?
If it isn't love
Why does it hurt so bad,
Make me feel so sad inside?
If it isn't love
If it isn't love [3x]
I can't describe this feeling that I feel for her!
If it isn't love
Why do I feel this way?
Why does she stay on my mind?
If it isn't love
Why does it hurt so bad,
Make me feel so sad inside?
If it isn't love
If it isn't love
Chart History | |
Chart Date | Position |
1988-07-02 | 93 |
1988-07-09 | 83 |
1988-07-16 | 66 |
1988-07-23 | 45 |
1988-07-30 | 34 |
1988-08-06 | 26 |
1988-08-13 | 22 |
1988-08-20 | 18 |
1988-08-27 | 15 |
1988-09-03 | 9 |
1988-09-10 | 8 |
1988-09-17 | 7 |
1988-09-24 | 8 |
1988-10-01 | 11 |
1988-10-08 | 17 |
1988-10-15 | 23 |
1988-10-22 | 34 |
1988-10-29 | 45 |
1988-11-05 | 63 |
1988-11-12 | 79 |
1988-11-19 | 100 |
Peak Position: #7
Number of Weeks on Chart: 21