Cold Water

Major Lazer, Justin Bieber,

About Cold Water

"Cold Water" is a song recorded by American electronic dance music group Major Lazer featuring vocals from Canadian singer Justin Bieber and Danish singer MØ. The song was released on July 22, 2016. It was written by Ed Sheeran, Benjamin Levin, Karen Marie Ørsted, Thomas Pentz, Bieber, Jamie Scott, Philip "Jr. Blender" Meckseper and Henry "King Henry" Allen; the latter three also co-produced the song with Major Lazer. It became Major Lazer's third collaboration with MØ after "Lean On" and "Lost". "Cold Water" peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and number two on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song also reached number one in Australia, Austria, Belgium (Wallonia), Brazil, Canada, Finland, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland; as well as the top 10 in Belgium (Flanders), Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Lebanon, Luxembourg, Mexico, Scotland, South Africa and Spain. 


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Everybody gets high sometimes, you know
What else can we do when we're feeling low?
So take a deep breath and let it go
You shouldn't be drowning on your own

And if you feel you're sinking, I will jump right over
Into cold, cold water for you
And although time may take us into different places
I will still be patient with you
And I hope you know

I won't let go (I won't let go)
I'll be your lifeline tonight
I won't let go (I won't let go)
I'll be your lifeline tonight

'Cause we all get lost sometimes, you know?
It's how we learn and how we grow
And I wanna lay with you 'til I'm old
You shouldn't be fighting on your own

And if you feel you're sinking, I will jump right over
Into cold, cold water for you
And although time may take us into different places
I will still be patient with you
And I hope you know

I won't let go (I won't let go)
I'll be your lifeline tonight
I won't let go
I'll be your lifeline tonight

Come on, come on
Save me from my rocking boat
I just wanna stay afloat
I'm all alone
And I hope someone’s gonna take me home
Somewhere I can rest my soul
I need to know

I won't let go (I won't let go)
I'll be your lifeline tonight
I won't let go (I won't let go)
I'll be your lifeline tonight

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Major Lazer

Major Lazer is a musical project by DJ/Producer Diplo. Formerly a collaboration along with DJ/Producer Switch, they parted ways in late 2011 and Diplo has begun producing Moombahton, a surging fusion genre of dubstep, reggae, and dancehall. more »

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Written by: PHILLIP MECKSEPER, KAREN MARIE ORSTED, BENJAMIN LEVIN, ED SHEERAN, JAMIE SCOTT, THOMAS PENTZ, JUSTIN BIEBER, HENRY ALLEN, WILLIAM OMAR LANDRON

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Musical Contributors
"Cold Water" was a collaboration song where Major Lazer, Justin Bieber, and Danish singer MØ provided their collective musical prowess.
Release Date
The song was released as a lead single on July 22, 2016, from Major Lazer's fourth studio album, "Music is the Weapon."
Songwriters
Notable songwriters that contributed to the song include Ed Sheeran and Benny Blanco among others. The collaborative effort saw the creation of a globally appealing song.
Commercial Success
It topped the charts in multiple countries, including the U.K, Australia, Canada, and several other European countries. In the U.S, it reached number one on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart.
Streaming Records
In the first 24 hours of the song's release, it was streamed over 1.75 million times on Spotify in the U.K alone. It held the record for most streamed song in a single day until Ed Sheeran's 'Shape of You' dethroned it in 2017.
Music Video
The music video for "Cold Water" premiered on November 29, 2016, on Major Lazer's official YouTube channel. Despite not having Justin Bieber or MØ appearing in it, it features a group of dancers in various outdoor locations.
Certifications
The song received multi-platinum certifications from thirteen countries including quadruple Platinum from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Genre and Style
The song combines a dancehall-pop production with acoustic elements. It builds upon Major Lazer's established fusion of reggae-inspired beats with electronic music.
Dance Routine
The music video features the Icelandic dance ensemble, Bittirúgv, performing a routine choreographed by Frauke Dirk.
Cultural Influence
Apart from its commercial success, the song influenced various entertaining covers and remixes, expanding its reach and cultural significance.
Critical Review
Despite mixed reviews from critics, the song was praised for its catchy beats, the combination of vocals, and its dancehall-infused production. Some critics dubbed "Cold Water" as a summer hit for 2016.

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