If It's Not What You're Looking For
Kenny Loggins · High Adventure [1982]
Darlin', you've been with me every day
But you seem so far away, I know
No, it's never enough
To smile and say there's something on your mind
If you doubt my love
Know that it's here all the time
If that's not what you're lookin' for
If it's not what you need to know
And if there is somethin' more
Girl, I'll give you anything you want
Girl it's been so right
Nobody could ever love you more
I've never been more sure
Where in the middle of the night
I hold you near
And take your heart in my arms
Swearin' all my love
That's something you've known from the start
If that's not what you're lookin' for
If it's not what you need to know
And if there is somethin' more
I'll give you anything you want
If that's not what you're lookin' for
If it's not what you need to know
Know that you're free to go
Just be sure that what you want
Is not what you got
Hold me, oh, hold me tonight
Forever, here, my love
So you'll never fly away
Gotta work it out
I'm tryin' to hold on to our romance
We've only got one more chance I know
So tell me what it's all about
Oh, darlin', if there's still a way to your heart
I'll use all my love to keep us from fallin' apart
If that's not what you're lookin' for
If it's not what you need to know
And if there is somethin' more
I'll give you everything you want
If that's not what you're lookin' for
If it's not what you need to know
Know that you're free to go
Just be sure that what you want
Is not what you got
If It's Not What You're Looking For
Released in 1982 on the album High Adventure, this track by Kenny Loggins exemplifies the polished pop-rock sound that defined his career during the early eighties. The song features Loggins' signature melodic sensibility and vocal delivery, blending rock instrumentation with accessible pop structures that appealed to a broad audience. It stands as a testament to his ability to craft catchy, radio-friendly material that balanced commercial appeal with genuine musicality. The recording captures the era's production style, characterized by crisp guitars and a driving rhythm section that supported Loggins' emotive singing. As part of his extensive discography, the song remains a recognizable piece of his work, reflecting his transition from the New Wave movement to a more mainstream rock persona.