How Many Words

Blake Lewis

About How Many Words

"How Many Words" is the official second single by the singer-songwriter Blake Lewis, from his debut album A. D. D. (Audio Day Dream). The song was expected to be followed by "Know My Name", and then "Without You". However, due to being dropped by Arista Records, "How Many Words" is the final single from his debut album. He is expected to release a single from his second album at the end of 2009. The single was released to mainstream radio format on March 10, 2008. Also, an EP featuring remixes of the song was released onto iTunes on May 13, 2008. Lewis performed the song live on the March 6, 2008 results show of the seventh season of American Idol. 


Year:
2007
3:34
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I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I'm through with you...

I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I'm through with you...

Right back where we started
Falling apart at the seams
You've tagged your name on my heart
And I sat there and let it bleed

Sweetheart so now this is goodbye

[Chorus]
I'm letting you go
You're letting me down
Been caught in your reign and I almost drowned
I'm letting you go, our love's black and blue
How many words does it take
To say I'm through?

I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I'm through with you...

You said you knew what romance is
Jaded I fell for your lies
But you're out of second chances
Sadly were fading out tonight

Sweetheart so now this is goodbye

[Chorus]

I have to
Don't want to
I've got to set you free
No more words
It's over
Now I can finally breathe

[Chorus x2]

I'm letting you go (I have to)
You're letting me down (don't want to)
Been caught in your reign and I almost drowned (I've got to set you free)
I'm letting you go, our love's black and blue (no more words)
How many words does it take (It's over)
To say I'm through? (now I can finally breathe)

I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I'm through with you...

I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I...I...I... I'm, I'm Through
I'm through with you

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Blake Lewis

Blake Colin Lewis (born July 21, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and beatboxer who was the runner-up on the sixth season of American Idol. His major label debut album A.D.D. (Audio Day Dream) was released on December 4, 2007 through 19 Recordings/Arista Records. On October 30, 2007, his first single "Break Anotha" was released. The album landed on number ten on the U.S. Billboard Billboard 200 as its highest peak position with 97,500 copies sold in its debut, and over 350,000 copies so far. After the release of his second single "How Many Words", which peaked at number eight on the U.S. Billboard Dance/Club Play Songs, Lewis was dropped by Arista Records. Lewis eventually signed with Tommy Boy Entertainment. more »

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Written by: SAM HOLLANDER, DAVID KATZ, BLAKE LEWIS

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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11 facts about this song

Artist Origin
"Blake Lewis" is a singer-songwriter who gained fame from the American TV music competition 'American Idol.' He had finished as the runner-up of the show's sixth season in 2007.
Song Type
"How Many Words" is an electropop song, combining electronic beats with pop-style melody and lyrics.
Track Release
It was released as the third single off his debut studio album "Audio Day Dream" on March 10, 2008.
Album Details
"Audio Day Dream" was released under the record label "Arista Records". The album, including "How Many Words," features Blake's signature mix of beatboxing, singing, and hip-hop inspired rhythms.
Chart Performance
"How Many Words" peaked at number 25 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
Song Content
The lyric of the song talks about the emotional pain of a break-up, highlighting the difficulty of expressing such feelings truly.
Music Video
The music video for "How Many Words" was released in March 2008. The video features Blake Lewis singing and beatboxing, interspersed with dreamlike animation sequences.
Song Composition
The song was written by Blake himself, together with Dave Derby and Michael Mangini.
Track Length
"How Many Words" has a run time of 4 minutes and 35 seconds.
Song Reception
The song received mixed reviews from music critics; some praised it for its catchy tune while others critiqued it for lacking substance.
Other Performances
Blake Lewis has performed "How Many Words" live many times, including during the American Idols LIVE! Tour 2007.

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