What a Time

Julia Michaels, Niall Horan

About What a Time

"What a Time" is a song by American singer Julia Michaels featuring Irish singer Niall Horan, from her fourth EP, Inner Monologue Part 1 (2019). The song was written by Michaels, Justin Tranter, Casey Barth, and Riley Knapp, and produced by Ian Kirkpatrick and RKCB. It was sent to Australian radio on 29 March 2019 as the second single from the EP and was the second most added song days after its release. It was nominated at the Teen Choice Awards 2019 for Choice Collaboration.  


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2019
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I feel a little nauseous and my hands are shaking
I guess that means you're close by
My throat is getting dry and my heart is racing
I haven't been by your side
In a minute, but I think about it sometimes
Even though I know it's not so distant
Oh, no, I still wanna reminisce it

I think of the night in the park, it was getting dark
And we stayed up for hours
What a time, what a time, what a time
You clinged to my body like you wanted it forever
What a time, what a time, what a time
For you and I
What a time, what a time
For you and I

I know we didn't end it like we're supposed to
And now we get a bit tense
I wonder if my mind just leaves out all the bad parts
I know we didn't make sense
I admit it that I think about it sometimes
Even though I know it's not so distant
Oh, no, I still wanna reminisce it

I think of the night in the park, it was getting dark
And we stayed up for hours
What a time, what a time, what a time
You clinged to my body like you wanted it forever
What a time, what a time, what a time
For you and I
What a time, what a time
For you and I

For you and I
For you and I
For you and I
What a time, what a time for you and I
What a time for you and I, yeah
What a time, what a time for you and I

I think of the night in the park, it was getting dark
And we stayed up for hours
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
You clinged to my body like you wanted it forever
What a lie, what a lie, what a lie
For you and I
What a lie, what a lie
For you and I

For you and I (For you)
For you and I (For you)
For you and I (For you and I)
For you and I, yeah

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Julia Michaels

Julia Carin Cavazos (born November 13, 1993), known by her stage name Julia Michaels, is an American singer and songwriter from Davenport, Iowa. She began her career as a pop music songwriter, penning tracks that have been given to Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Fifth Harmony, Shawn Mendes, Britney Spears, Justin Bieber, Hailee Steinfeld, and Gwen Stefani. Michaels released her debut solo single with Republic Records in 2017, "Issues", which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, was certified triple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and garnered her Grammy Award nominations for Song of the Year and Best New Artist. Her major-label debut extended play, Nervous System (2017), peaked at number 48 on the Bi… more »

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Written by: Casey Daniel Barth, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, Riley Knapp

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"What a Time" by Julia Michaels was released on January 24, 2019, as part of her extended play (EP) called "Inner Monologue Part 1".
Collaboration
This song features a collaboration with Niall Horan, an Irish singer-songwriter, who was also part of the famous boyband One Direction.
Chart Performance
"What a Time" peaked at number 49 in the Ireland official Charts, displaying the popularity of the track in the country.
Themes
Lyrically, the song carries emotional weight as it explores themes of regret, reminiscence about past love, and loss.
Writing and Production
Julia Michaels collaborated with Justin Tranter, a renowned American songwriter and musician, and RKCB, a music duo from Los Angeles, to write this song. It was produced by Ian Kirkpatrick, a Grammy-nominated music producer.
Video Release
The audio of the song was released on YouTube the same day as the song, while its music video came out on February 7, 2019.
Music Video
The music video for "What a Time", directed by Boni Mata, is deeply emotional. It features Julia and a male model going through the motions of a relationship's end, with Niall appearing only as a hologram.
Live Performances
Julia Michaels and Niall Horan performed this song live on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" in February 2019.
Audience Reception
Fans were overwhelmingly positive about the heartfelt lyrics and the pair's soulful vocals, finding the song both cathartic and relatable.
Streaming Success
As of October 2021, the song had over 160 million streams on Spotify, highlighting its enduring popularity.
Personal Connection
Julia Michaels has expressed that this song, like most of her music, arises out of her personal experiences and emotions. "What a Time" specifically navigates her feelings surrounding a faded relationship.
Certification
The song received a Gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), meaning it sold over 500,000 units in the United States.

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