Before You Go
Lewis Capaldi
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I fell by the wayside like everyone else I hate you, I hate you, I hate you, but I was just kidding myself Our every moment, I start to replace 'Cause now that they're gone, all I hear are the words that I needed to say When you hurt under the surface Like troubled water running cold Well, time can heal, but this won't So, before you go Was there something I could've said to make your heart beat better? If only I'd have known you had a storm to weather So, before you go Was there something I could've said to make it all stop hurting? It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless So, before you go Was never the right time, whenever you called Went little by little by little until there was nothing at all Our every moment, I start to replay But all I can think about is seeing that look on your face When you hurt under the surface Like troubled water running cold Well, some can heal, but this won't So, before you go Was there something I could've said to make your heart beat better? If only I'd have known you had a storm to weather So, before you go Was there something I could've said to make it all stop hurting? It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless So, before you go Would we be better off by now If I'd have let my walls come down? Maybe, I guess we'll never know You know, you know Before you go Was there something I could've said to make your heart beat better? If only I'd have known you had a storm to weather So, before you go Was there something I could've said to make it all stop hurting? It kills me how your mind can make you feel so worthless So, before you go
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Written by: Benjamin Kohn, Lewis Capaldi, Peter Kelleher, Philip Plested, Tommy Barnes
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"Before You Go" was released on November 19, 2019 as part of an extended edition of Lewis Capaldi's album "Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent".
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Chart SuccessThe song quickly soared in popularity, reaching number 1 in the UK Singles Charts. It also peaked at number 1 in Ireland and Scotland making it a major international hit.
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Impact in AmericaIn the United States, "Before You Go" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, giving Capaldi his second top-ten hit in the country.
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Critically AcclaimedThe song received widespread critical acclaim for its lyrics, melody, and Capaldi's vocal performances.
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InspirationsThe lyrics of the song were inspired by the suicide of Capaldi's aunty when he was younger.
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Song MeaningIt is about the myriad of emotions experienced by those left behind including guilt, anger, and questions of what you could have done differently.
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Popularity on Streaming PlatformsAs of August 2021, "Before You Go" has over 1.3 billion streams on Spotify alone, making it one of Lewis Capaldi's most-streamed songs.
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Official Video ReleaseAfter the song's release, an official music video was launched on February 24, 2020 which has garnered millions of views on YouTube.
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Certified PlatinumThe song had been certified multiple times Platinum in numerous countries including the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia due to its high sales and stream counts.
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Artist BackgroundThis song is part of the rise to fame of Scottish singer/songwriter Lewis Capaldi, who released his first track, "Bruises," on SoundCloud in 2017, and in just two years became a global phenomenon.
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Award Nominations"Before You Go" has been nominated and won several awards, including "Song of the Year" at the 2021 BRIT Awards.
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