If I Can't Have You
A1 · Make It Good
Another life I used to live
Another me that was untrue
With every memory of you
Broken in my sleep
Another moment lost in time
You talked of love and I agreed
So many chances passed us by
And now we've lost the strength to try
Your love was never mine to keep
We can't hold on we're losing track
So where's the road to take us back
And how did we forget what we believed
If I can't have you
And if the love has gone
And if you just can't find it in yourself to carry on
And if you had to leave
Then take my life forever
'Cause I would never be with anybody else
If I can't have you
With every night I lie awake
With every day we grow apart
Is there a promise we can't break
We never learn from our mistakes
From the very start
We can't hold on we're losing track
So where's the road to take us back
And how did we forget what we believed
If I can't have you
And if the love has gone
And if you just can't find it in yourself to carry on
And if you had to leave
Then take my life forever
'Cause I would never be with anybody else
If I can't have you
Don't look back on yesterday
'Cause the time has been and gone
Think of what tomorrow holds
Without you it feels so wrong
And I can't carry on
If I can't have you
And if the love has gone
And if you just can't find it in yourself to carry on
And if you had to leave
Then take my life forever
'Cause I would never be with anybody else
If I can't have you
Oh no
If I can't have you
If I Can't Have You
If I Can't Have You stands as a defining track from the British pop group A1, appearing on their 2001 album Make It Good. The song captures the group's signature blend of soulful harmonies and upbeat R&B rhythms that characterized their early career. Following the success of their debut, this recording helped solidify their presence in the UK charts during a period of intense competition. The track showcases the vocal interplay between the band members, delivering an emotional narrative typical of their discography. As part of a body of work that includes hits like Heaven By Your Side and Everytime, the song remains a staple of early 2000s pop music. It reflects the group's ability to craft memorable melodies that resonated with audiences seeking heartfelt, danceable tracks.