Should've Been Us

Tori Kelly

About Should've Been Us

"Should've Been Us" is a song recorded by American singer and songwriter Tori Kelly for her debut studio album Unbreakable Smile (2015). Written by Kelly with Ludvig Söderberg, Jakob Jerlström, Oscar Holter, Laleh Pourkarim, Alexander Kronlund and James Alan, and produced by The Struts and Holter, the song was sent to US mainstream radio as the second single from the album on June 2, 2015. A remix of the song featuring American singer Jeremih was released digitally in the United Kingdom on September 10, 2015, as Kelly's first single there. "Should've Been Us" is a pop song with influences of urban music. Lyrically, the song talks about an unrequited relationship, where she laments the failed romance and what it could have been like with her former lover. The song received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who commended it for being infectious and relatable. The song peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Kelly's highest charting single to date in the United States. While promoting the song on a variety of television programs, as well as award shows, Kelly received high praise from critics, who positively highlighted her vocal performance, most notably at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. 


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Walking round with my head down
But I can't hide with these high heels on
Downtown in a thick crowd
But it's just you that my mind is on
Dressed up, got my heart messed up
You got yours and I got mine
It's unfair that I still care
And I wonder where you are tonight

Thinking it could be different
But maybe we missed it yeah
Thinking it could be different
It could, it could

It should've been us
Shoulda been a fire, shoulda been the perfect storm
It should've been us
Coulda been the real thing
Now we'll never know for sure, ooh
We were crazy, but amazing, baby we both know
It should've been us, us
It, it, it should've been us

Back and forth like a tug of war
What's it all for, do I want it back
I still got a little flame for ya
Even though you drove me mad
Now and then, I pretend
That it's you when I close my eyes
You got yours, I got mine
But I wonder where you are tonight

It should've been us
Shoulda been a fire, shoulda been the perfect storm
It should've been us
Coulda been the real thing
Now we'll never know for sure, ooh
We were crazy, but amazing, baby we both know
It should've been us, us
It, it, it should've been us

Oh oh, oh oh
It should've been us, yeah
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
It should've been us
It, it, it should've been us

Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh

Thinking it could be different
But maybe we missed it
Thinking it could be different
It could, it could

It should've been us
Shoulda been a fire, shoulda been the perfect storm
It should've been us
Coulda been the real thing
Now we'll never know for sure, ooh
We were crazy, but amazing, baby we both know
It should've been us, us
It, it, it should've been us

Oh oh, oh oh
It should've been us, yeah
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh
It should've been us
It, it, it should've been us

Oh oh, oh oh
It should've been us
Oh oh, oh oh
You know it should've been us
Oh oh, oh oh
It should've been us
It, it, it should've been us

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Tori Kelly

Victoria Loren "Tori" Kelly (born December 14, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, actress and record producer. Kelly first gained recognition after posting videos on YouTube at the age of 14. When she was 16, she auditioned for the singing competition television series American Idol. After being eliminated from the show, Kelly began to work on her own music. In 2012, she independently released her first EP that she produced, wrote, and mixed herself, titled Handmade Songs by Tori Kelly. The following year, Scooter Braun became her manager after seeing her videos on YouTube and introduced her to Capitol Records, with which she signed in September. Kelly's second EP Foreword came out in October 2013 as her first major label release. On June 23, 2015, Kell… more »

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Written by: LUDVIG KARL DAGSSON SOEDERBERG, JAKOB BO JERLSTROEM, OSCAR THOMAS HOLTER, ALEXANDER ERIK KRONLUND, TORI KELLY, JAMES ALLEN, LALEH POURKARIM

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Credit
"Should've Been Us" is a song by American singer and songwriter Tori Kelly, featured in her debut studio album.
Year of Release
This song was officially released on June 2, 2015, as the second single from her debut album.
Album Name
"Should've Been Us" is from the album "Unbreakable Smile," which reached number two on the Billboard 200 chart.
Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Should've Been Us" peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Kelly's most successful songs.
Writing Credits
Tori Kelly co-wrote this song with reputed songwriters Ludvig Soderberg, Jakob Jerlstrom, Alexander Kronlund, and James Alan.
Genre
The song is primarily described as pop and R&B, displaying Kelly's diverse musical range.
Live Performances
Tori Kelly performed "Should've Been Us" live at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. This performance was critically acclaimed for its raw emotion and vocal prowess.
Music Video
The music video, directed by Dano Cerny, was released in July 2015 and features Tori Kelly singing in various urban settings.
Theme
The song is built around the theme of regret and longing, focusing on a relationship that could have gone differently.
Critical Acclaim
Critics have praised the song for its catchy melody, emotive lyrics, and especially Tori Kelly's powerful, soulful vocals.
Remix
A remix of "Should've Been Us" featuring rapper Jeremih was released later in 2015, showcasing a different approach to the song.
Commercial Success
"Should've Been Us" was certified Gold by RIAA, selling over 500,000 units in the United States.

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