"Someone You Loved" is a heartfelt and emotionally charged song by the Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi. Released in 2018 as a single from his debut extended play (EP) "Breach," the song gained widespread recognition and achieved international success.
Lewis Capaldi's soulful and powerful vocals are a defining feature of "Someone You Loved." The song explores themes of heartbreak and the aftermath of a failed relationship. Capaldi's raw and vulnerable lyrics, combined with a simple yet compelling piano melody, create a poignant and relatable ballad.
The song's popularity skyrocketed in 2019, fueled in part by its inclusion on various music charts and playlists. It topped the charts in several countries and became a global phenomenon. The emotional resonance of "Someone You Loved" struck a chord with listeners, making it a go-to track for those navigating the complexities of love and loss.
Lewis Capaldi's authentic and soulful approach to songwriting, coupled with his distinctive voice, has solidified his place in the contemporary music scene. "Someone You Loved" has become one of his signature songs, earning critical acclaim and multiple awards, including a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year.
(Update 1/2024 ~789 million views )
Lyrics
I’m going under and this time I fear there’s no one to save me
This all or nothing really got a way of driving me crazy
I need somebody to heal
somebody to know
somebody to have
somebody to hold
It’s easy to say
but it’s never the same
I guess I kinda liked the way you numbed all the pain
Now the day bleeds, into nightfall
and you’re not here, to get me through it all
I let my guard down and then you pulled the rug
I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved
I’m going under and this time I fear there’s no one to turn to
This all or nothing way of loving got me sleeping without you
Now I need somebody to know
somebody to heal
somebody to have
just to know how it feels
It’s easy to say
but it’s never the same
I guess I kinda liked the way you helped me escape
Now the day bleeds, into nightfall
and you’re not here, to get me through it all
I let my guard down and then you pulled the rug
I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved
And I tend to close my eyes when it hurts sometimes
I fall into your arms
I'll be safe in your sound til I come back around
For now the day bleeds, into nightfall
and you’re not here, to get me through it all
I let my guard down and then you pulled the rug
I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved
But now the day bleeds, into nightfall
and you’re not here, to get me through it all
I let my guard down and then you pulled the rug
I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved
I let my guard down and then you pulled the rug
I was getting kinda used to being someone you loved
Review comment:
- This brings me back to the hospital with my wife fighting for her life. "Now you're not here to get me through it all" that hits so close to home. I have struggled with depression the majority of my life and she is the light that got me to stability. Without her I don't think I would be able to keep going. Love the ones you have like they won't be here tomorrow because one day they won't.
- Producers: how many people do you want to make cry? Lewis: yes
- This sounds too pure to be made in 2019
- I'm working really hard to stay alive after a cancer diagnosis. This song gets right inside of my heart
- I lost my daughter last Christmas, she was only 28... this resonates with me on so many levels, makes me sing along with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face... thanks Lewis you really are a superstar !