Once

Diana Vickers

About Once

"Once" is a song by English singer and songwriter Diana Vickers, written by Cathy Dennis and Eg White for Vickers' debut studio album, Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree (2010). "Once" was produced and mixed by Mark "Spike" Stent and released as the album's lead single and Vickers' debut single on 16 April 2010. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, making it Vickers' most successful single release to date. The song was additionally produced by Mike Spencer.


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2010
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Here we are, a careful distance
Here's my heart, what's left of it
In this town, I used to listen
Once, Once, Yeah

I had hope, blind faith
had as much as you can take

I'm only gonna let you kill me once
I'm only gonna let you kill me then some
I'm only gonna let you kill me
Once, Once, Once, yeah

Once, Once, Once, yeah

Once, Once, Once, yeah

Once, Once

Ashes burn the morning after
Only know I'm here to stay
I was so, I let you see me
That was dumb, but that's OK
Tripping down to your place
What is love anyway

I'm only gonna let you kill me once

I'm only gonna let you kill me then some

I'm only gonna let you kill me
Once, Once, Once, yeah
Once, Once, Once, yeah
Once, Once, Once, yeah
I'm only gonna let you kill me

Who or whatever you do
Don't let anyone love you
Touch them where it hurts
And then you'll leave

I'm only gonna let you kill me once

I'm only gonna let you kill me then some

I'm only gonna let you kill me
Once, Once, Once, yeah
Once, Once, Once, yeah
Once, Once, Once, yeah

I'm only gonna let you kill me

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Diana Vickers

Diana Vickers (born 30 July 1991) is an English singer-songwriter, actress and fashion designer who initially came to public attention as a semi-finalist on the fifth series of British talent show The X Factor in 2008. In January 2009 Vickers signed a record deal with RCA Records and after touring with her fellow finalists from The X Factor until March 2009, began work on her debut album, Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree, until September 2009. more »

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Written by: FRANCIS EG WHITE, CATHY DENNIS

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15 facts about this song

Release Details
"Once" was released as a single in April 2010, serving as Diana Vickers' debut single. It was released under the record label RCA.
Album Representation
The song is a part of her first studio album titled "Songs from the Tainted Cherry Tree," which was released in May 2010.
Chart Performance
"Once" scored highly in the UK Singles Chart, debuting at number one.
Songwriters
The notable songwriters involved in the creation of "Once" include Cathrine Aimee Dunn and Eg White, who are popular for their work with well-known artists like Adele and Pink.
Certification
The British Phonographic Industry awarded the song a Gold Certification, implying over 400,000 sales.
Music Video
The music video of the song was first released on Youtube, on the 29th of March, 2010.
Critical Reception
Music critics acclaimed the song, labeling Vickers' voice as unique and refreshing.
Song Theme
The song lyrics carry emotional weight, transitioning from the initial stages of a romance to the painful eventuality of heartbreak.
Music Genre
"Once" is generally classified under the pop genre, with elements of synth-pop.
Previous Fame
Before her music career kicked off, Diana Vickers became a household name in the UK through a TV show called X Factor, where she was a contestant in 2008.
Live Performance
Vickers performed "Once" live on the fifth series of The Paul O'Grady Show, shortly after the song was released.
Dance Remix
The song has also been remixed by Manhattan Clique for play in nightclubs and dance radios.
Other Charts
Apart from the UK chart, "Once" also charted within the top 20 in Ireland.
Follow-up Singles
After "Once," Diana Vickers released other singles like "The Boy Who Murdered Love" and "My Wicked Heart," but "Once" remains her most popular release.
Song Influence
Despite being released over a decade ago, the song continues to be loved by her fans and is often mentioned as one of the best songs of the year 2010 from a new artist.

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