On Hold
The xx
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I don't blame you We got carried away I can't hold on To an empty space Now you've found a new star to orbit It could be love I think you're too soon to call us old When and where did we go cold? I thought I had you on hold And every time I let you leave I always saw you coming back to me When and where did we go cold? I thought I had you on hold Where does it stop, where does it stop Where do you dare me to You've got the body, you've got the body Dare me to, dare me to Where does it stop, where does it stop Where do you dare me to You've got the body, you've got the body I thought I had you on hold Where does it stop, where does it stop Where do you dare me to You've got the body, you've got the body Dare me to, dare me to Where does it stop, where does it stop Where do you dare me to You've got the body, you've got the body Dare me to, dare me to My young heart Chance to believe We were destined Young hearts All need love Call it a lesson The stars and the charts and the cards make sense Only when we want them to When I lie awake staring in to space I see a different view Now you've found a new star to orbit It could be love I think you're too soon to call us old When and where did we go cold? I thought I had you on hold And every time I let you leave I always saw you coming back to me When and where did we go cold? I thought I had you on hold I thought I had you on hold I thought I had you on hold Where does it stop, where does it stop Where do you dare me to You've got the body, you've got the body Where do you dare me to, dare me to Where does it stop, where does it stop Where do you dare me to You've got the body, you've got the body You've got the body, you've got the body Where does it stop, where does it stop Where do you dare me to You've got the body, you've got the body Where do you dare me to, dare me to Where does it stop, where does it stop Where do you dare me to You've got the body, you've got the body Dare me to, dare me to And every time I let you leave I always saw you coming back to me When and where did we all go cold? I thought I had you on hold I thought I had you on hold I thought I had you on hold
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Written by: DARYL HALL, JAMES THOMAS SMITH, JOHN OATES, OLIVER DAVID SIM, ROMY ANNA MADLEY CROFT, SARA ALLEN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"On Hold" is a song by British indie pop band The xx. It was released as the lead single from their third studio album, "I See You" on 10th November 2016.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success reaching number 34 on the UK Singles Chart and charting in multiple other countries including France, Belgium, and Australia.
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Song ThemeLyrically, the song covers common themes of the band such as relationships and love, focusing on the emotional struggle of being unable to let go of a past relationship.
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Music Style"On Hold" was a little bit of a shift from The xx's usual subdued style; it featured more up-tempo percussions, brighter guitar lines, and a sample from Hall & Oates' 80's hit "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)."
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Critical ReceptionThe song received widespread acclaim from critics who praised its maturity and the band's expansion of their sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "On Hold" was directed by renowned filmmaker Alasdair McLellan. It showcases teenagers in the small town of Marfa, Texas experiencing young love and heartbreak.
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Song ProductionThe band member, Jamie xx, primarily produced the track. His knack for working on dance and electronic compositions was evident in this song.
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Recording LocationThe xx recorded and produced "On Hold" in multiple cities around the world, including London, Reykjavik, Los Angeles and New York.
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Sampling ControversyDespite the positive reception and the success of the song, Daryl Hall of Hall and Oates expressed his displeasure at the song's sample, criticizing the band's approach to modifying his original material.
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Performance DebutThe xx first performed "On Hold" on Saturday Night Live on November 19, 2016, just a week after the song's release.
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Creative ProcessThe creation of "On Hold" marked a major shift in the band's collaborative process. For the first time, they began experimenting with samples and drew influence from the dance music world that Jamie xx had been immersed in during his solo career.
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Album Success"On Hold" helped to drive the success of the band's third album, "I See You," which debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart, and at number two on the US Billboard 200.
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