You Give Me Something
James Morrison
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You want to stay with me in the morning You only hold me when I sleep I was meant to tread the water Now I've gotten in too deep For every piece of me that wants you Another piece backs away 'Cause you give me something That makes me scared, alright This could be nothing But I'm willing to give it a try Please give me something 'Cause someday I might know my heart You already waited up for hours Just to spend a little time alone with me And I can say I've never bought you flowers I can't work out what they mean I never thought that I'd love someone That was someone else's dream 'Cause you give me something That makes me scared, alright This could be nothing But I'm willing to give it a try Please give me something 'Cause someday I might call you from my heart But it might me a second too late And the words I could never say Gonna come out anyway 'Cause you give me something That makes me scared, alright This could be nothing But I'm willing to give it a try Please give me something 'Cause you give me something That makes me scared, alright This could be nothing But I'm willing to give it a try Please give me something 'Cause someday I might know my heart Know my heart, know my heart, know my heart
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Written by: James Morrison Catchpole, Francis Anthony White
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Identity"You Give Me Something" is a single by British singer-songwriter James Morrison from his debut studio album, "Undiscovered."
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Release DateThe song was first released in the United Kingdom in 2006 before it made its way to the United States and other parts of the world in 2007.
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Chart Performance"You Give Me Something" achieved significant commercial success, topping charts and reaching top ten positions in several countries including UK, Netherlands, Australia, Sweden, and Japan.
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Meaning of the SongMorrison reportedly wrote "You Give Me Something" on the theme of unrequited love. He described it as a song about appreciating what you have when you feel like you have nothing.
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Song CompositionThe song is filled with rich, melodic strings and an intimate guitar riff, contrasting with Morrison's raspy, soulful voice. This further enhances the emotional impact of the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "You Give Me Something" was shot in East London in an old, disused meat factory. It complements the song's lyrics by portraying Morrison as a character in a difficult, struggling relationship.
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Platinum CertificationDue to its massive popularity, "You Give Me Something" was certified platinum in the UK and Australia.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered several times by various artists, one of which is Indonesian singer Fatin Shidqia - proving its influence beyond the UK.
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Live PerformancesJames Morrison has performed "You Give Me Something" live on many occasions, including major events like the Concert for Diana in 2007.
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ReceptionDespite its commercial success, "You Give Me Something" was met with mixed critical reviews. While some praised Morrison's vocals and the song's emotional depth, others felt the song was somewhat formulaic or unoriginal.
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SongwritersApart from James Morrison himself, the song was also written by Eg White, who has also written songs for famous artists like Adele and Pink.
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Impact on Morrison's Career"You Give Me Something" is credited as the song that launched Morrison's career, securing his place in the industry and establishing him as a significant new voice in pop music.
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