Giant
Rag'n'Bone Man, Calvin Harris
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I understood loneliness Before I knew what it was I saw the pills on the table For your unrequited love I would be nothing Without you holding me up Now I'm strong enough for both of us Both of us, both of us, both of us I am a giant (ooh) Stand up on my shoulders, tell me what you see 'Cause I am a giant (ooh) We'll be breaking boulders, underneath our feet I am, I am, I am, I am, I am, I am a giant (oh) I am, I am, I am, I am, I am, I am a giant (oh) Don't hide your emotions You can throw down your guard And feed from the notion We can be who we are You taught me something, yeah Freedom is ours It was you who taught me living is Togetherness, togetherness, togetherness I am a giant (ooh) Stand up on my shoulders, tell me what you see 'Cause I am a giant (ooh) We'll be breaking boulders, underneath our feet I am, I am, I am, I am, I am, I am a giant (oh) I am, I am, I am, I am, I am, I am a giant (oh) Oh, oh, oh, hey-oh, oh, oh, oh, hey-oh I'm gonna shake, throw it away in the dirt, under me, yeah, yeah Oh, oh, oh, hey-oh, oh, oh, oh, hey-oh I'm gonna shake, throw it away in the dirt, under me, yeah, yeah Gonna shake, throw it away in the dirt, yeah, yeah Gonna shake, throw it away in the dirt, yeah, yeah Gonna shake, throw it away in the dirt, yeah, yeah Gonna shake, throw it away in the dirt (Ooh) I am, I am, I am (ooh) I am, I am, I am, I am, I am a giant (ooh) I am, I am, I am, I am, I am a giant (ooh)
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Written by: Calvin Harris, Jamie Alexander Hartman, Rory Charles Graham, Troy Miller, JAMIE HARTMAN, RORY GRAHAM
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Bucks Music Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Giant" is classified as a song in the house music genre, specifically progressive house.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a commercial success, it peaked at number 3 on the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the UK Dance Singles Chart.
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Collaboration"Giant" is a collaborative work of Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and British singer-songwriter Rag'n'Bone Man.
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Successful ProducerCalvin Harris is known for his hit music. By the time "Giant" was released in 2019, Harris had already topped the UK Singles Chart multiple times.
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Unique VocalsThe song features the distinct, deep and soulful voice of Rag'n'Bone Man, which differs from the usually featured vocals in most of Harris's tracks.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Emil Nava, is a reflection on positive transformation. It shows a man navigating through life's difficulties and ending up becoming a literal giant, symbolizing personal growth.
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Lyrics InterpretationOften interpreted as a song about reaching for aspirations, "Giant" has optimistic and encouraging lyrics.
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International SuccessThe song has also been successful in several other countries, reaching the top 10 in Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, and many others.
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Critical AcclaimCritics lauded the song for its catchy beats, uplifting lyrics, and the chemistry between Calvin Harris's pulsing dance beats and Rag'n'Bone Man's powerful, soulful vocals.
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Release and Promotion"Giant" was released on digital retailers and streaming platforms on 11 January 2019. It benefited from promotion on TV, radio and live performances by Harris and Rag'n'Bone Man.
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