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: The song reportedly sat in a publisher's drawer for eight years before finding the right moment for release.

: Critics and fans have noted that certain melodic moments hint at "The Prayer," Bocelli’s famous 1998 duet with Celine Dion. Visuals and Reception andrea_bocelli_if_only_ft_dua_lipa

"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

The song is a powerful ballad focused on . The song served as the lead single for

: The lyrics reflect on a lost relationship and the longing to turn back time to the day of a final goodbye.

: The track was co-written by Francesco Sartori and the late Lucio Quarantotto , the same duo behind Bocelli's legendary hit "Con Te Partirò" ("Time to Say Goodbye").

: It compares the value of love to something "more than gold" and encourages the listener to treasure love like a sunset.