Impossible
Shontelle
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I remember years ago Someone told me I should take Caution when it comes to love I did, I did And you were strong and I was not My illusion, my mistake I was careless, I forgot I did And now when all is done There is nothing to say You have gone and so effortlessly You have won You can go ahead tell them Tell them all I know now Shout it from the roof tops Write it on the skyline All we had is gone now Tell them I was happy And my heart is broken All my scars are open Tell them what I hoped would be Impossible, impossible Impossible, impossible Falling out of love is hard Falling for betrayal is worst Broken trust and broken hearts I know, I know Thinking all you need is there Building faith on love and words Empty promises will wear I know (I know) And now when all is gone There is nothing to say And if you're done with embarrassing me On your own you can go ahead tell them Tell them all I know now Shout it from the roof tops Write it on the skyline All we had is gone now Tell them I was happy And my heart is broken All my scars are open Tell them what I hoped would be Impossible, impossible Impossible, impossible Impossible, impossible Ooh impossible (yeah yeah) I remember years ago Someone told me I should take Caution when it comes to love I did Tell them all I know now Shout it from the roof top Write it on the skyline All we had is gone now Tell them I was happy (I was happy) And my heart is broken All my scars are open Tell them what I hoped would be Impossible, impossible Impossible, impossible Impossible, impossible I remember years ago Someone told me I should take Caution when it comes to love I did
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Written by: Arnthor Birgisson, Ina Christine Wroldsen
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12 facts about this song
"Impossible"- James Arthur1.1 James Arthur's version of "Impossible" was his winner's single after he won the ninth series of "The X Factor" in the UK in 2012.
1.2 This rendition of "Impossible" became the fastest-selling X Factor winner's single so far, reaching 255,000 downloads within 48 hours and over 490,000 by the end of the week in which it was released.
1.3 The song became a massive commercial success across Europe and Oceania, reaching number one in UK, Ireland, Greece, Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Slovakia, and New Zealand.
1.4 Proceeds from Arthur's single were donated to the charity Together for Short Lives, which provides support for children with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.
1.5 As of December 2020, this remake has over a billion streams on Spotify.
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"Impossible"- Shontelle2.1 The song "Impossible" was originally recorded by Barbadian singer Shontelle for her second studio album, "No Gravity" (2010).
2.2 "Impossible" is Shontelle’s most successful song, reaching the top 10 in multiple countries including UK and US.
2.3 The song's theme is a love lost and the hardship of moving on, written from the perspective of a person left behind.
2.4 The song and its lyrics were inspired by a difficult break-up Shontelle went through.
2.5 The song gained additional fame when it was covered by other artists including James Arthur, Fifth Harmony's Ally Brooke, and Jada Facer.
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Song's Background"Impossible" is a song originally recorded by Barbadian artist Shontelle. It was later covered by British singer-songwriter James Arthur after he won the ninth season of X-Factor.
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Record SalesJames Arthur's version became the fastest-selling X Factor winner's single so far, reaching 255,000 downloads within 48 hours and over 490,000 by the end of the week.
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Chart PerformanceJames Arthur's take on "Impossible" debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, while Shontelle's original version peaked at number 13.
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Popularity WorldwideBeyond the UK, James Arthur's "Impossible" also topped the charts in numerous countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Greece, and the Czech Republic.
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Composition"Impossible" was written by Arnthor Birgisson and Ina Wroldsen. The genre is pop, and it is known for its beguiling melody and emotional lyrics.
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Shontelle's SuccessShontelle's version was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over a million copies in the United States.
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Groningen's ContributionProceeds from James Arthur’s ‘Impossible’ were donated to the charity organization "Together for Short Lives".
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X Factor PerformanceIn the semi-final show of X-Factor, James Arthur performed "Impossible". This performance undoubtedly played a part in him being voted the series winner.
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Cover VersionsSince its release, "Impossible" has been covered by many artists, showing its extensive influence in the music industry.
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Song's LegacyDespite other successes, "Impossible" remains the biggest hit for both artists - Shontelle and James Arthur.
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