Say You Won't Let Go
James Arthur
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I met you in the dark, you lit me up You made me feel as though I was enough We danced the night away, we drank too much I held your hair back when You were throwing up Then you smiled over your shoulder For a minute, I was stone-cold sober I pulled you closer to my chest And you asked me to stay over I said, I already told ya I think that you should get some rest I knew I loved you then But you'd never know 'Cause I played it cool when I was scared of letting go I know I needed you But I never showed But I wanna stay with you until we're grey and old Just say you won't let go Just say you won't let go I'll wake you up with some breakfast in bed I'll bring you coffee with a kiss on your head And I'll take the kids to school Wave them goodbye And I'll thank my lucky stars for that night When you looked over your shoulder For a minute, I forget that I'm older I wanna dance with you right now Oh, and you look as beautiful as ever And I swear that everyday you'll get better You make me feel this way somehow I'm so in love with you And I hope you know Darling your love is more than worth its weight in gold We've come so far my dear Look how we've grown And I wanna stay with you until we're grey and old Just say you won't let go Just say you won't let go I wanna live with you Even when we're ghosts 'Cause you were always there for me when I needed you most I'm gonna love you till My lungs give out I promise till death we part like in our vows So I wrote this song for you, now everybody knows 'Cause now it's just you and me till we're grey and old Just say you won't let go Just say you won't let go Just say you won't let go Oh, just say you won't let go
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Written by: Steven Solomon, James Andrew Arthur, Neil Richard Ormandy
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Say You Won't Let Go" was written by James Arthur, Neil Ormandy, and Steve Solomon. The song was a comeback for James after winning "The X Factor" in 2012 and subsequently struggling with his career.
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Music GenreThe song belongs to the pop music genre but also has elements of contemporary folk due to its acoustic sound. The use of guitar and soft piano notes also adds a touch of sentimental ballad to the composition.
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Chart SuccessReleased in September 2016, "Say You Won't Let Go" was a smash hit reaching No.1 in multiple country's charts including UK Singles Chart, Australian ARIA Chart, and the Scottish Singles Chart. It also reached No.11 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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CertificationThe song has been certified multi-platinum in many countries. As of February 2021, it has been certified 3x Platinum in the UK, 4x Platinum in the US, and 9x Platinum in Australia.
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Song Theme"Say You Won't Let Go" is a love ballad in which James Arthur sings about meeting, falling in love, and growing old together with his partner. The touching lyrics have resonated with many, making it a popular choice for proposals or first dances at weddings.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Say You Won't Let Go" is directed by Felix Urbauer. The video provides a loose interpretation of the song's lyrics and depicts a love story that spans from youth to old age.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received praise from music critics, praising Arthur's raw and heartfelt vocals and the emotional resonance of the song's lyrics. Nevertheless, it didn’t lack criticism with some critics citing its safe and predictable sound.
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Streaming Success"Say You Won't Let Go" was an immense hit on streaming platforms as well. As of December 2021, the song has amassed over 1.6 billion streams on Spotify.
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Live PerformancesJames Arthur has performed "Say You Won't Let Go" at numerous venues, including ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ and on "The X Factor".
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ImpactThe song played a crucial role in reviving James Arthur's career. It also led to the success of his second studio album, 'Back from the Edge'.
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