If I'm Lucky (song)

"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]

"If I'm Lucky"
Single by Jason Derulo
Released	September 1, 2017 (2017-09-01)
Recorded	2017
Genre	Pop[1]
Length	3:32
Label	Warner Bros.
Songwriter(s)	Jason Desrouleaux Justin Tranter Mattias Larsson Robin Fredriksson
Producer(s)	Mattman & Robin
Jason Derulo singles chronology
"Swalla" (2017) "If I'm Lucky" (2017) "Tip Toe" (2017)

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.".^[5] The official lyric video for "If I'm Lucky" was uploaded to Derulo's YouTube channel on September 1, 2017.^[1] It was inspired by Michael Jackson's "Thriller" music video and features Derulo dancing with zombie dancers.^[1]

Music video

The music video for "If I'm Lucky" was directed by Hannah Lux Davis.^[6] On September 20, 2017, the video's trailer was uploaded to Derulo's YouTube channel.^[7] The full video premiered on September 22.^[8]

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.^[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "If I'm Lucky"

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[9]	59
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[10]	39
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[11]	1
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[12]	23
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13]	75
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[14]	76
France (SNEP)[15]	167
Germany (GfK)[16]	31
Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[17]	31
Hungary (Single Top 40)[18]	35
Ireland (IRMA)[19]	45
Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[20]	18
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[21]	33
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[22]	57
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[23]	1
Portugal (AFP)[24]	52
Romania (Airplay 100)[25]	15
Scotland (OCC)[26]	25
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[27]	21
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[28]	40
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[29]	29
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[30]	54
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[31]	77
UK Singles (OCC)[32]	28

Certifications

Certifications for "If I'm Lucky"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Germany (BVMI)[33]	Gold	200,000‡
Netherlands (NVPI)[34]	Gold	20,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[35]	Silver	200,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. "New Music: Jason Derulo – 'If I'm Lucky'". Rap-Up. September 1, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
2. "If I'm Lucky - Single by Jason Derulo". iTunes. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
3. "Jason Derulo Dances Through Heartache In His "If I'm Lucky" Lyric Video"". Idolator. September 1, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.^{[permanent dead link]}
4. "Jason Derulo to release new music in doses". The List. 2019-09-02. Retrieved 2019-09-04.
5. "Jason Derulo Talks 'Emotional' New Song 'If I'm Lucky' & Unveils Dance-Centric Lyric Video: Exclusive". Billboard. September 1, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
6. LeDonne, Rob (October 17, 2017). "Demi Lovato 'Simply Complicated' Documentary Director Hannah Lux Davis Talks Bringing Project Life". Billboard. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
7. "Watch Jason Derulo' If I'm Lucky (Official Video Trailer)". House of Ace. September 20, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
8. "In 'If I'm Lucky,' Jason Derulo does shots of Bedlam Vodka". Triangle.com. September 22, 2017. Archived from the original on October 7, 2017. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
9. "ARIA Chart Watch #437". auspOp. September 9, 2017. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
10. "Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
11. "Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
12. "Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
13. "Jason Derulo Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
14. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 36. týden 2017 in the date selector. Retrieved September 11, 2017.
15. "Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
16. "Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved November 3, 2017.
17. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Rádiós Top 40 játszási lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved November 2, 2017.
18. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
19. "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
20. "The Official Lebanese Top 20 - Jason Derulo". The Official Lebanese Top 20. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
21. "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 44, 2017" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
22. "Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved September 22, 2017.
23. "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. September 11, 2017. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
24. "Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
25. "Airplay 100 – 15 October 2017". Retrieved 15 October 2017.
26. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 9, 2017.
27. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 47. týden 2017 in the date selector. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
28. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 44. týden 2017 in the date selector. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
29. "Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
30. "Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky". Singles Top 100. Retrieved November 22, 2017.
31. "Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved October 16, 2017.
32. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
33. "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (Jason Derulo; 'If I'm Lucky')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved June 7, 2018.
34. "Dutch single certifications – Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Retrieved November 16, 2018. Enter If I'm Lucky in the "Artiest of titel" box. Select 2018 in the drop-down menu saying "Alle jaargangen".
35. "British single certifications – Jason Derulo – If I'm Lucky". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 5, 2018.

External links

• Music video on YouTube
• Lyric video on YouTube