If Ever A Love There Was
Aretha Franklin · Through the Storm [1989]
And the rain felt like long lost tears
As it trickled down the window pane
And in a moment
All the years were simply washed away
'Cause when our eyes met, when our eyes met
There was nothing left to say
I caught my breath, I fell out of touch with time
'Cause it was you
With a part of me I'd forgotten that I ever knew
I stood to greet you and you held me
Just a little bit too long
Oh, but we've come so far, we've come so far
But the feeling's still so strong
If ever a love there was
If ever two stars were crossed
If ever a dream was lost
Then it was yours and mine
If ever a touch was right
Or a future looked bright
If ever a love there was
That same perfume
Carries such a lot of memories of a time
When we dreamed sweet dreams
Never knowing they'd be left behind
Love is a memory, like a picture
And it never seems to fade
Oh, and I still believe, and I still believe
All the promises we made
If ever a love there was
If ever two stars were crossed
If ever a dream was lost
Then it was yours and mine
If ever a touch was right
Or a future looked bright
If ever a love there was
And I still believe, I still believe
All the promises we made
If ever a love there was
If ever two stars were crossed
If ever a dream was lost
Then it was yours and mine
If ever a touch was right
Or a future looked bright
If ever a love there was
It was yours and mine
That was the the time
If Ever A Love There Was
Aretha Franklin's 'If Ever A Love There Was' stands as a poignant song in her late-career discography, appearing on the 1989 album Through the Storm. During this era, the Queen of Soul continued to refine her signature blend of gospel-infused R&B and soulful balladry. The track showcases her enduring vocal power and emotional depth, hallmarks that defined her extensive body of work. While her earlier recordings established her as a definitive voice of the civil rights era, this song reflects the mature artistry she maintained throughout the late 1980s. It serves as a testament to her ability to convey profound sentiment through melody and performance, reinforcing her status as a central figure in American music history.

