"If Only" is a landmark cross-genre collaboration between Italian tenor and British pop star Dua Lipa , released on October 26, 2018. The song served as the lead single for Bocelli's sixteenth studio album, Sì , his first collection of entirely original material in 14 years. Song Overview and Production
: The song reportedly sat in a publisher's drawer for eight years before finding the right moment for release. andrea_bocelli_if_only_ft_dua_lipa
: It compares the value of love to something "more than gold" and encourages the listener to treasure love like a sunset. "If Only" is a landmark cross-genre collaboration between
: It is performed in both English and Italian , blending operatic pop with contemporary ballad styles. : It compares the value of love to
: Critics and fans have noted that certain melodic moments hint at "The Prayer," Bocelli’s famous 1998 duet with Celine Dion. Visuals and Reception