Like I'm Gonna Lose You

Meghan Trainor

About Like I'm Gonna Lose You

"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor featuring American singer John Legend. Epic Records serviced it to contemporary hit radio on June 23, 2015, as the fourth and final single from Trainor's debut major-label studio album Title (2015). Trainor co-wrote it with Justin Weaver and Caitlyn Smith, and co-produced it with Chris Gelbuda. "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" is a soul love song which conveys the message to not take time with loved ones for granted. Trainor wrote it after she dreamed about a loved one dying. Some critics praised the song as a welcomed change of pace from Trainor's previous work and noted its focus on her vocals. However, the single received mixed reviews, with some critics describing it as a formulaic ballad. "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" topped the Australian singles chart for four consecutive weeks, and the New Zealand singles chart for three weeks. It also peaked at number eight on both the Billboard Hot 100, and the Canadian Hot 100, becoming Trainor's third top 10 single in both countries. "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" was certified quadruple platinum by the RIAA for shipments in excess of four million copies. 


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2016
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I found myself dreaming
In silver and gold
Like a scene from a movie
That every broken heart knows

We were walking on moonlight
And you pulled me close
Split second and you disappeared
And then I was all alone

I woke up in tears
With you by my side
A breath of relief
And I realized
No, we're not promised tomorrow

So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
And I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time

So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you

In the blink of an eye
Just a whisper of smoke
You could lose everything
The truth is you never know

So I'll kiss you longer baby
Any chance that I get
I'll make the most of the minutes
And love with no regrets

Let's take our time to say what we want
Here's what we got before it's all gone
'Cause no, we're not promised tomorrow

So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time

So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you

I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye
Wherever we're standing
I won't take you for granted
'Cause we'll never know when, when we'll run out of time

So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you
I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you

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Meghan Trainor

Meghan Elizabeth Trainor is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. Born and raised in Nantucket, Massachusetts, Trainor wrote, recorded, performed and produced three independently-released albums between ages 15 and 17. more »

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Written by: Caitlyn Elizabeth Smith, Justin Michael Weaver, Meghan Trainor

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15 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" is a song by American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor.
Collaboration
This song benefits from a collaboration with talented vocalist John Legend, who shared the duet with Meghan.
Album Inclusion
It is included in Trainor's debut major-label studio album "Title" released in 2015.
Chart Success
The song was a success, peaking at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.
Song Theme
The song is about appreciating loved ones before it becomes too late, a reminder to make the most of the time we have with them.
Inspiration
Trainor mentioned in interviews that the song was inspired by a dream where she imagined losing everyone she cared about.
Certified Platinum
"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" has been certified quadruple Platinum by the RIAA (Record Industry Association of America) demonstrating more than 4 million equivalent sales.
Music Video
The emotive music video for the song, which features both Trainor and Legend, has accumulated over 600 million views on YouTube.
Award Winning
The song won a Radio Disney Music Award for Best Song to Lip Sync to in 2016.
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Trainor, Justin Weaver, and Caitlyn Smith, but Meghan has credited the final blow-your-mind, tear-jerker feel of the song to John Legend's incredible vocals.
Performance
Meghan Trainor and John Legend delivered a memorable performance of the song at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.
Wide Recognition
"Like I'm Gonna Lose You" also charted in the top 10 in countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, showing its international popularity.
Musical Style
The song represents a move from Trainor’s typical doo-wop style towards a more soulful, R&B inspired sound. It has been praised for its timeless style and emotional lyrics.
Behind-the-Scenes
Despite the song's melancholic theme and emotional video, Trainor has mentioned in interviews that the actual recording process was a lot of fun, with Legend making her laugh throughout.
Impact
While "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" marked a shift in Trainor's sound, it also helped solidify her place in the music industry as a diverse and talented artist. It showed her ability to transition from upbeat pop tracks to more contemplative, emotional tunes.

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