On Hold

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About On Hold

"On Hold" is a song by English indie pop band the xx. It was released on 10 November 2016 as the lead single from their third studio album, I See You (2017). The song peaked at number 34 on the UK Singles Chart, and became one of their highest-charting singles internationally.


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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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The xx

The xx are an English indie pop band, formed in London in 2008. The group released their debut album, xx in August 2009. The album ranked highly on many best of 2009 lists, placing number one on the list compiled by The Guardian and second for NME. In 2010, the band won the Mercury Music Prize for their debut album. Their second album, Coexist, was released on 10 September 2012. more »

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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.
Chart Success
The song was a commercial success reaching number 34 on the UK Singles Chart and charting in multiple other countries including France, Belgium, and Australia.
Song Theme
Lyrically, 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.
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)."
Critical Reception
The song received widespread acclaim from critics who praised its maturity and the band's expansion of their sound.
Music Video
The 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.
Song Production
The band member, Jamie xx, primarily produced the track. His knack for working on dance and electronic compositions was evident in this song.
Recording Location
The xx recorded and produced "On Hold" in multiple cities around the world, including London, Reykjavik, Los Angeles and New York.
Sampling Controversy
Despite 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.
Performance Debut
The xx first performed "On Hold" on Saturday Night Live on November 19, 2016, just a week after the song's release.
Creative Process
The 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.
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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