When You Love Someone
James TW
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Come home early after class Don't be hanging 'round the back of the schoolyard I've been called up by a teacher She says she can't even reach you 'cause you're so far You've been talking with your fist We didn't raise you up like this, now did we There have been changes in this house Things that you don't know about in this family It don't make sense, but nevertheless You gotta believe us, it's all for the best It don't make sense The way things go Son you should know Sometimes moms and dads fall out of love Sometimes two homes are better than one Some things you can't tell your sister 'cause she's still too young Yeah you'll understand When you love someone There ain't no one here to blame Nothing's going to change with your old friends Your room will stay the same 'Cause you'll only be away on the weekends It don't make sense but nevertheless You gotta believe us, it's all for the best It don't make sense It don't add up We'll always love you no matter what Sometimes moms and dads fall out of love Sometimes two homes are better than one Some things you can't tell your sister 'cause she's still too young Yeah you'll understand When you love someone When you love someone Come home early after class Don't be hanging 'round the back of the schoolyard And if we're crying on the couch Don't let it freak you out This has been so hard Sometimes moms and dads fall out of love Sometimes the best intentions just ain't enough Some things you can't tell your sister 'cause she's still too young Yeah you'll understand When you love someone When you love someone When you love someone When you love someone
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Written by: JAMES TAYLOR-WATTS, NOLAN SIPE, SAM HOLLANDER
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Song Source"When You Love Someone" is a heart-touching song released by British singer-songwriter James TW in 2016.
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Artist BackgroundJames TW, whose real name is James Taylor-Watts, was only 18 years old at the time of the song's release.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by a young boy James taught during drum lessons, who was dealing with his parents' divorce.
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Target AudienceBy writing this song, James aimed to help children and teenagers cope with the realities of divorce.
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Song Popularity"When You Love Someone" is the most successful single by James TW to date, having achieved Platinum status in Canada and Gold status in the United States, Netherlands, and Norway.
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Music VideoIts music video, released in 2016, showcases a story about a young boy struggling with his parents' separation. As of 2021, the video has garnered over 130 million views on YouTube.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed live on popular television shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Late Night with Seth Meyers.
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Usage in Media"When You Love Someone" has also been used on the soundtrack of popular TV series like Grey's Anatomy.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song uses metaphorical lyrics such as 'Sometimes two homes are better than one' and 'I know you want the best for me, but is this really for the best?' that empathetically explain the concept of divorce to younger audiences.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in the artist's first album "First Impressions".
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