Huey Lewis & The News .::. If This Is It

“If This Is It” is a beautifully smooth, mid-tempo pop-rock and doo-wop ballad released by Huey Lewis & The News in 1984 from their monumental multi-platinum album Sports. The song features an incredibly polished production built around a gentle, rolling bassline, soft synthesizer pads, and a clean, syncopated guitar rhythm. The track is highly unique for its heavy reliance on tight, multi-layered vocal harmonies in the intro and chorus, creating a warm, retro-soul flavor that softens the melancholy theme of the track.

Lyrically, the song captures the agonizing anxiety, doubt, and emotional vulnerability of a man who senses his romantic relationship is silently drifting toward a definitive end. Lewis delivers a deeply relatable vocal performance, begging his partner to be direct with him and state whether their love is truly over, singing the famous line, “If this is it, please let me know.” Supported by an iconic, humorous beach-themed music video, the track became a massive global hit, celebrated for its perfect blend of sad lyricism and infectious pop melody.