If I'm Lucky (song) explained

If I'm Lucky
Cover:JasonDeruloIfImLucky.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Jason Derulo
Recorded:2017
Genre:Pop[1]
Label:Warner Bros.
Producer:Mattman & Robin
Chronology:Jason Derulo
Prev Title:Swalla
Prev Year:2017
Next Title:Tip Toe
Next Year:2017

"If I'm Lucky" is a song by American singer and songwriter Jason Derulo, released on September 1, 2017.[2] The song was written by Derulo and Justin Tranter, while the production was handled by Mattman & Robin.[3] [4]

Background and release

While talking about the song in an interview with Billboard, Derulo said; "I love the emotional feeling bursting. The effect of the echo, it kind of sounds like I’m in an empty room. I think it sounds like nothing else I write. It’s an emotional song that you can dance to. And the subject matter I think is really cool, it’s one that has never been talked about -- having a love that fails in this life, but it was a love that was so good that maybe the love will work in the next life.". The official lyric video for "If I'm Lucky" was uploaded to Derulo's YouTube channel on September 1, 2017. It was inspired by Michael Jackson's "Thriller" music video and features Derulo dancing with zombie dancers.

Music video

The music video for "If I'm Lucky" was directed by Hannah Lux Davis.[5] On September 20, 2017, the video's trailer was uploaded to Derulo's YouTube channel.[6] The full video premiered on September 22.[7]

Live performances

Derulo performed the song live for the first time on the Good Morning America show on September 1, 2017 and later performed it on Sounds Like Friday Night on October 27, 2017.[8]

Charts

Chart (2017)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[9] 59
Ireland (IRMA)[10] 45
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[11] 18
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[12] 1
Romania (Airplay 100)[13] 15

Notes and References

  1. Web site: New Music: Jason Derulo – 'If I'm Lucky'. Rap-Up. September 1, 2017. September 3, 2017.
  2. Web site: If I'm Lucky - Single by Jason Derulo. iTunes. September 3, 2017.
  3. Web site: Jason Derulo Dances Through Heartache In His "If I'm Lucky" Lyric Video". Idolator. September 1, 2017. September 3, 2017.
  4. Web site: Jason Derulo to release new music in doses . The List . 2019-09-02 . 2019-09-04.
  5. Web site: Demi Lovato 'Simply Complicated' Documentary Director Hannah Lux Davis Talks Bringing Project Life. LeDonne. Rob. Rob LeDonne. Billboard. October 17, 2017. March 22, 2020.
  6. Web site: Watch Jason Derulo' If I'm Lucky (Official Video Trailer). House of Ace. October 7, 2017. September 20, 2017.
  7. Web site: In 'If I'm Lucky,' Jason Derulo does shots of Bedlam Vodka. Triangle.com. October 7, 2017. September 22, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171007172432/http://www.triangle.com/raleigh-entertainment-news/in-if-im-lucky-jason-derulo-does-shots-of-bedlam-vodka-802/. October 7, 2017. dead.
  8. Jason Derulo Talks 'Emotional' New Song 'If I'm Lucky' & Unveils Dance-Centric Lyric Video: Exclusive. Billboard. September 1, 2017. September 3, 2017.
  9. Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #437. auspOp. September 9, 2017. September 9, 2017.
  10. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. November 4, 2017.
  11. Web site: The Official Lebanese Top 20 - Jason Derulo. The Official Lebanese Top 20. October 23, 2017.
  12. Web site: NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. September 11, 2017. September 8, 2017.
  13. Web site: Airplay 100 – 15 October 2017. 15 October 2017.