Desire
Years & Years
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I must be tough I must behave, I must keep fighting Don't give it up I want to keep us compromising Open your arms and pray To the truth that you're denying Give in to the game To the sense that you've been hiding Where are you taking me? I can't be blamed I want you to want me again Is it desire Or is it love that I'm feeling for you I want desire 'Cause your love only gets me abused Give me that rush I want to show you what you've been missing Am I enough To keep your other lovers hidden Where are you taking me? I can't be blamed I want you to want me again Is it desire Or is it love that I'm feeling for you I want desire 'Cause your love only gets me abused Is it desire (is it desire) Or is it love that I'm feeling for you I want desire I wanna see what you're willing to lose You know that you've got me You've locked me down You tell me you want me You need it now You know that you've got me You've locked me down You tell me you want me now Is it desire? (Is it desire) Or is it love that I'm feeling for you I want desire (I want desire) 'Cause your love only gets me abused Is it desire? (Is it desire) Or is it love that I'm feeling for you? (That I'm feeling for you) I want desire I wanna see what you're willing to lose (ooh what you're willing to lose)
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Written by: MICHAEL THOMAS GOLDSWORTHY, OLIVER ALEXANDER THORNTON, RESUL EMRE TURKMEN, THOMAS EDWARD PERC HULL
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11 facts about this song
Popularity"Desire" is one of the most popular songs by Years & Years, a British synth-pop band that includes members Olly Alexander, Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen.
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Release DateThe single was released on 4 November 2014 as the fourth single from their debut studio album, "Communion".
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Chart PerformanceThe song managed to reach number 22 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Genre Classification"Desire" is categorized as synth-pop and electropop in genre.
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Re-releaseYears & Years re-released "Desire" as a single in February 2016 with Swedish singer, Tove Lo.
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Music Video DirectionsBoth versions of the song have accompanying music videos. The original 2014 video was directed by Chino Moya, while the 2016 video was directed by frontman Olly Alexander and Fred Rowson.
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Video ConceptsThe 2016 video reflected the band's frontman's confirmed sexuality (Olly Alexander is openly gay), with themes of sexual fluidity and desire.
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Lyrical MeaningThe song's lyrics explore the theme of wanting someone so badly that it's painful and the lust that often accompanies initial attraction.
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Critical AcclaimThe song has received positive responses from critics praising its catchy tune, energetic rhythm, and poignant lyrics.
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Live Performances"Desire" has been frequently performed live by the band at various festivals, concerts and televised appearances worldwide.
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Multi-Platinum StatusAs per BPI certifications, "Desire" has attained Multi-Platinum status in the UK, selling over 600,000 units.
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