You Make Me

Avicii

About You Make Me

"You Make Me" is a song written and recorded by Swedish DJ and record producer Avicii and Swedish musician and singer Salem Al Fakir in collaboration with Swedish songwriter Vincent Pontare and producer Arash Pournouri. It was produced for Avicii's debut studio album, True and appears as the second track on the album. The song was released as the second single from True on 30 August 2013 as a follow-up to "Wake Me Up". The single made its worldwide debut on BBC Radio 1's The Pete Tong Show on 16 August. According to the sheet music on Musicnotes.com, "You Make Me" is written in E-flat minor, running at 120 beats per minute. 


Year:
2013
3:53
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We are one
One for sure
All united
You'll want some more

Oh oh oh oh
You make me!
Oh oh oh oh
You make me!

We are one
One for sure
All united
You'll need some more

Oh oh oh oh
You make me!
Oh oh oh oh

All my life I've been
I've been waiting for someone like you, yeah
All my life I've been
I've been waiting for someone like you, yeah

I've been looking for someone like you, yeah
I've been waiting for someone like you, like you, like you, like you, like you

You make me!

We are one
One for sure
All united
You'll want some more

Oh oh oh oh
You make me!
Oh oh oh oh
You make me!

We are one
One for sure
All united
You'll need some more

Oh oh oh oh
You make me!
Oh oh oh oh

All my life I've been
I've been waiting for someone like you, yeah
All my life I've been
I've been waiting for someone like you, yeah

I've been looking for someone like you, yeah
I've been waiting for someone like you, like you, like you, like you, like you

You make me!

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Avicii

Tim Bergling, (born 8 September 1989), known professionally as Avicii (pronounced ə-VEE-chee), is a Swedish DJ, remixer, model, and record producer. Avicii ranked No. 6 on the Top 100 DJs list by DJ Magazine in 2011, and ranked even higher coming at No. 3 on the Top 100 DJs list by DJ Magazine in 2012. more »

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Written by: ASH POURNOURI, SALEM AL FAKIR, TIM BERGLING, VINCENT PONTARE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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15 facts about this song

Genre
"You Make Me" belongs to the genre of Progressive house, which is a subgenre of electronic dance music characterized by a progressive structure and a baseline that evolves over time.
Release Details
Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, released "You Make Me" on August 30, 2013. It was dropped as the second single from his debut studio album, "True."
Vocalist
The song features vocals from Salem Al Fakir, a Swedish artist known for his work in the pop and soul genres.
Chart Performance
"You Make Me" achieved considerable success on music charts, peaking at number five on the UK Singles Chart and reaching the top 10 in several other countries.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Sebastian Ringler, involves a unique take on a love triangle set in a roller disco. It was released on September 16, 2013.
Instrumentation
The song includes notable piano chords, a recurring theme in Avicii's music.
Song Creation
Avicii reportedly wrote and finalized the song in just three days.
Remixes
Many remixes of "You Make Me" were released, with artists like Diplo and Throttle giving their own interpretation of the catchy dance track.
Album Success
"You Make Me" contributed to the success of the album "True," which was widely acclaimed and reached the top 10 in more than 15 countries.
Tragic Context
Avicii tragically died by suicide in April 2018, making his energetic and uplifting tracks like "You Make Me" bittersweet reminders of his great talent and contribution to the music world.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of "You Make Me" talk about the overflowing feeling of love and the ability of a loved one to completely transform one's world.
Live Performances
Despite the artist's fear of performing live, "You Make Me" was a core part of Avicii's setlist during his tenure.
Posthumous Recognition
Following Avicii's passing, "You Make Me" and many of his other tracks experienced a popularity resurgence, re-entering music charts worldwide.
Songwriting
Along with Avicii, co-writers of the song include Arash Pournouri, Salem Al Fakir, and Vincent Pontare.
Critic Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from critics praising its infectious dance beat, melody, and creative video.

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