What If I Told You That I Love You

"What If I Told You That I Love You"
Single by Ali Gatie
from the EP The Idea of Her
ReleasedJanuary 23, 2020 (2020-01-23)
GenreR&B[1]
Length3:13
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Ali Gatie
  • DannyBoyStyles
  • Sam Wish
Ali Gatie singles chronology
"It's You"
(2019) 		"What If I Told You That I Love You"
(2020) 		"Running on My Mind"
(2020)
Music video
"What If I Told You That I Love You" on YouTube

"What If I Told You That I Love You" is a song by Iraqi–Canadian singer and songwriter Ali Gatie, It was released at January 23, 2020, as a single through Li$n and Warner Records. The song was written by Danny Schofield, Ali Gatie, Samuel Wishkoski and produced by Ali Gatie, Danny Schofield, Sam Wish.[2]

Background

Gatie told Rolling Stone about the song's inspiration: “Everyone’s been in that situation where they weren’t sure if they should confess their feelings or keep it to themselves, and most of the time you regret not saying how you feel.”

The song is a breezy, sex & springtime-fresh midtempo track, with Gatie's sparkling vocals caressing the sparse beat from producers DannyBoyStyles and Sam Wish.[3]

Music video

The music video was released on March 3, 2020, directed by Justin Abernethy. It featured Gatie sitting alone at a diner, reflected on a love interest.[4]

And clips have a nostalgic vibe, set in an American diner, a bowling alley and a retro car. Think dimmed neon lighting, seamless transitions and plenty of couples making and breaking.[5]

Remix

Dutch future house DJ and producer Don Diablo remixed the track "What If I Told You That I Love You" on April 4, 2020.[6]

Charts

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[31] Gold 35,000‡
Austria (IFPI Austria)[32] Gold 15,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[33] Platinum 40,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[34] 2× Platinum 160,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[35] Gold 45,000‡
Germany (BVMI)[36] Gold 200,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[37] Gold 15,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[38] Gold 5,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[39] Gold 10,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[40] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[41] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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