When You Love Someone

James TW

About When You Love Someone

"When You Love Someone" is a song performed by British singer and songwriter James TW. The song was released as a digital download on 19 August 2016 by Island Records as the lead single from his second extended play First Impressions (2016).


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2016
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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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James TW

James Taylor-Watts (born 27 October 1997), better known as James TW, is an English singer-songwriter. His single "When You Love Someone" peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart. more »

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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.
Artist Background
James TW, whose real name is James Taylor-Watts, was only 18 years old at the time of the song's release.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by a young boy James taught during drum lessons, who was dealing with his parents' divorce.
Target Audience
By writing this song, James aimed to help children and teenagers cope with the realities of divorce.
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.
Music Video
Its 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.
Live Performances
The song has been performed live on popular television shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Late Night with Seth Meyers.
Usage in Media
"When You Love Someone" has also been used on the soundtrack of popular TV series like Grey's Anatomy.
Lyrics Interpretation
The 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.
Album Inclusion
The song is included in the artist's first album "First Impressions".

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