Longshot

Catfish and the Bottlemen

About Longshot

"Longshot" is a single by Welsh rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen. It is the lead song off of their third studio album, The Balance. The single was released on 7 January 2019 through Island Records.


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Go, ahead and tell me you got all you want
Fiver says you're wrong
And I suppose you've come down to help me
Move things along

And we lapped it up and we’re wise enough to know
How it goes to get me honey
But we’re wise enough to know
How it goes to get me honey
‘Cause we know this feeling all a little too well

Listen, the distance between us, could’ve took a while
Once we closed that difference, you turned up like a friend of mine
Every once in a while, the little things make me smile
As if one of our longshots paid off
One of our longshots paid off

So yeah, go, ahead and tell me something real
Come on, how'd you feel?
And I suppose you've come down to help me
Answer to the riddle
To the riddle

Why we laughed it off and we’re wise enough, who knows?
How it goes to get me honey
But we’re wise enough to know
How it goes to get me honey
‘Cause we know this feeling all a little too well

Listen, the distance between us, could’ve took a while
Once we closed that difference, you turned up like a friend of mine
Every once in a while, the little things make me smile
As if one of our longshots paid off
One of our longshots paid off

And it's by the by
If it makes those nights fine
We were side by side again
And now, we’re all careless and loved up
You know exactly how it goes
When you’re giving us all kind of reason
Thought I had to go
Follow the heart I believe in, 'cause one of us must know
When you're giving us all kind of reason
Thought I had to go
Follow the heart I believe in, ‘cause in the past it's done me good
So good, so good, so good

Listen, the distance between us, could’ve took a while
Once we closed that difference, you turn up like a friend of mine
Every once in a while, the little things make me smile
As if one of our longshots paid off

Listen, the distance between us, could’ve took a while
Once we closed that difference, you turn up like a friend of mine
Every once in a while, the little things make me smile
As if one of our longshots paid off
One of our longshots paid off
One of our longshots paid off

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Catfish and the Bottlemen

Catfish and the Bottlemen are a British rock band, formed in Llandudno, North Wales in 2007. Their debut album, The Balcony, reached number 10 in the UK Albums Chart and achieved Platinum status on 30 December 2016. The band have toured in South America, Japan, UK, Europe, North America, and Australia and have featured in a number of festivals including Lollapalooza, Glastonbury, Latitude, Community festival, Reading and Leeds, T in the Park, Governors Ball and Bonnaroo. They won a Brit Award for British Breakthrough act on 24 February 2016. On 27 May 2016, they released their second album, The Ride. The Ride has sold 100,000 units in the UK since release. more »

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Written by: Ryan Evan McCann

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Release Details
"Longshot" by Catfish and the Bottlemen was released on January 8, 2019.
Album Information
This song is the lead single from their third studio album "The Balance," which was released in April 2019.
Chart Performance
"Longshot" peaked at number 25 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band's most successful singles to date.
Music Video Filming
The music video for "Longshot" was beautifully filmed on a rooftop at dawn in South Shields in North East England.
Creative Direction
The video was directed by renowned British music video director Jim Canty.
Song Meaning
The song talks about taking chances in life and the surprising rewards that can come from taking a “long shot.”
Streaming Success
As of 2021, "Longshot" has accrued over 90 million streams on Spotify alone.
Live Performances
Catfish and the Bottlemen has performed "Longshot" at several music festivals and on TV Shows, including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Critics Review
Critics praised the punchy yet melodic sound of the song and its catchy, anthemic choruses — a trademark of the band's indie rock style.
Fan Reception
Fans have described "Longshot" as a return to form for the band and often cite it as one of their favorites.
Songwriting Credits
"Longshot" was written by the band's frontman, Van McCann.
Production Team
The song was produced by Jacknife Lee, who has worked with other high-profile acts such as U2, R.E.M., and the Killers.
Award Nomination
“Longshot” was nominated for Best Song Musically and Lyrically at the 2020 Ivor Novello Awards.
Musical Composition
The song features a memorable guitar riff, driving percussion, and McCann’s distinctive vocals.
Duration
The total playtime for the "Longshot" track is 3 minutes and 53 seconds.

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