If
Babyface · Other Songs - Babyface
If a picture paints a thousand words
Then why can't I paint you
The words will never show
The you I've come to know
If a face could launch a thousand ships
Then where am I to go
There's no one home but you
You're all that's led me to
And when my love for life is running dry
You come and pour yourself for me
If a man could be two places at one time
I'd be with you
Tomorrow and today
Beside you all the way
If the world should stop revolving
Spinning slowly down tonight
I'd spend the end with you
And when the world was due
Then one by one the stars would all go out
Then you and I would simply fly away
Then why can't I paint you
The words will never show
The you I've come to know
If a face could launch a thousand ships
Then where am I to go
There's no one home but you
You're all that's led me to
And when my love for life is running dry
You come and pour yourself for me
If a man could be two places at one time
I'd be with you
Tomorrow and today
Beside you all the way
If the world should stop revolving
Spinning slowly down tonight
I'd spend the end with you
And when the world was due
Then one by one the stars would all go out
Then you and I would simply fly away
If - Babyface
Babyface's 'If' stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, R&B-infused pop sensibility, released during the height of his solo career. The track showcases his signature ability to blend lush production with emotive vocals, creating a sonic landscape that defined the late 1980s and early 1990s sound. As a key component of his discography, the song reflects the era's focus on romantic balladry and sophisticated groove, cementing his status as a leading figure in contemporary R&B. Its enduring appeal lies in its polished arrangement and the artist's mastery of crafting intimate, radio-friendly melodies that have influenced countless subsequent recordings in the genre.