The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore

James Morrison

About The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore

"The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore" is a song by British singer James Morrison, from his debut album Undiscovered. It was released on 18 December 2006 as his third single. The song is a break up/letting go song, with Morrison commentating that the song is an ode to a point in a relationship where "no matter what [you] try, it just does not seem to work out anymore". The song appeared in the second episode of the fourth season of The O. C..


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2007
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I've been twisting and turning,
In a space that's too small.
I've been drawing the line and watching it fall,
You've been closing me in, closing the space in my heart.
Watching us fading and watching it all fall apart.

Well I can't explain why it's not enough, Cause I gave it all to you.
And if you leave me now, oh just leave me now.
Its the better thing to do,
Its time to surrender,
Its been to long pretending.
There's no use in trying,
When the pieces don't fit anymore, Pieces don't fit here anymore.

You pulled me under,
I had to give in.
Such a beautiful myth,
That's breaking my skin.
Well I'll hide all the bruises,
I'll hide all the damage that's done.
But I show how I'm feeling until all the feeling has gone.

Well I can't explain why it's not enough, Cause I gave it all to you.
And if you leave me now, oh just leave me now.
Its the better thing to do,
Its time to surrender,
Its been to long pretending.
There's no use in trying,
When the pieces don't fit anymore, Pieces don't fit here anymore.

Oh don't misunderstand,
How I feel.
Cause I've tried, yes I've tried.
But still I don't know why, no I don't know why.
I don't know why, why!

Well I can't explain why it's not enough, Cause I gave it all to you.
And if you leave me now, oh just leave me now.
Its the better thing to do,
Its time to surrender,
Its been to long pretending.
There's no use in trying,
When the pieces don't fit anymore, Pieces don't fit here anymore.

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James Morrison

James Morrison (born James Morrison Catchpole; 13 August 1984) is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rugby, Warwickshire. In 2006, his debut single "You Give Me Something" became a hit in Europe, Australia, and Japan, peaking in the top five in the UK and New Zealand. His debut album, Undiscovered, debuted at the top of the UK Albums Chart. In 2007 Morrison won the Brit Award for Best British Male. more »

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Written by: MARTIN BRAMMER, STEPHEN PAUL ROBSON, JAMES MORRISON CATCHPOLE

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song History
"The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore" is a song by British singer-songwriter James Morrison. It was released in 2006 as the third single from his debut album, "Undiscovered."
Chart Performance
Despite the smooth, soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, the song only reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart. This made it Morrison's lowest peaking single to date.
Song Theme
The song deals with heartbreak and the despair of realizing that a relationship is irrevocably broken down. Morrison uses the analogy of puzzle pieces, as they metaphorically no longer fit together, reflecting his emotional state regarding the relationship.
Songwriting
James Morrison co-wrote this song with Eg White, a British musician, songwriter, and producer, who has worked with other famous artists like Adele, Florence, and the Machine, and Dido.
Critic Reception
The song received positive reviews from music critics. They mostly praised the song-writing, Morrison's soulful voice and the honesty and emotional vulnerability in his performance.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Phil Griffin, features Morrison playing guitar and singing while set against various urban backdrops. Interposed with this are scenes depicting a troubled couple whose relationship is breaking down.
Live Performances
In his live performances, Morrison often introduces this song by citing it as one of his favorites to perform due to its emotional depth, audience connection, and opportunity for vocal improvisation.
Cover Versions
Several artists have performed covers of this song, both live and in recordings, testifying to its lasting popularity and emotional resonance.
Cultural Impact
While not as commercially successful as some of his other songs, "The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore" has nevertheless resonated strongly with listeners and made an impact in showcasing Morrison's emotional depth and songwriting prowess.
Album Success
Despite this single's moderate chart performance, the album "Undiscovered" was a huge success. It debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist in 2007.

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