About the Song
"Someone You Loved" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi. It was released on 8 November 2018 via digital download through Vertigo Records, as the third single from his second extended play, Breach (2018). The song was later included on his debut studio album, Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent (2019). It was written by Capaldi, Samuel Romans, and its producers Thomas Barnes, Peter Kelleher and Benjamin Kohn. The song was sent to radio stations on 16 April 2019 as the album's first single in the United States.
Meaning Behind the Lyrics
"Someone You Loved" can be seen as an exploration of deep emotional pain and longing. For many listeners, the song reflects the struggle of coping with loss and the yearning for connection, portraying the intricate feelings that arise from heartbreak. The heartfelt delivery and poignant themes resonate with those experiencing similar sentiments, allowing it to serve as an anthem for vulnerability and raw emotion. Through its evocative melody and relatable narrative, the track speaks to the universality of love and the difficulties that come when it fades away.
Did You Know?
- In March 2019, his single "Someone You Loved" (2018) topped the UK Singles Chart where it remained for seven weeks, and in November 2019, it reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100; it was nominated at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards for Song of the Year and won the 2020 Brit Award for Song of the Year.
- "Someone You Loved" was the bestselling single of 2019 in the UK.
Music Details
These details come from the iTunes song listing used for the artwork and metadata match.
- Album/collection: Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent
- Genre: Alternative
- iTunes release date: November 8, 2018
- Track runtime: 3:02
Video Snapshot
- Video title: Lewis Capaldi – Someone You Loved
- YouTube channel: LewisCapaldiVEVO
- Video published: August 29, 2019
- Video runtime: 3 minutes, 6 seconds
- YouTube views when drafted: 1,290,674,623
- YouTube likes when drafted: 11,148,659
- YouTube comments when drafted: 216,530
Quick Facts
- Artist: LEWIS CAPALDI
- Song: SOMEONE YOU LOVED
- Album/collection: Divinely Uninspired To A Hellish Extent
- Genre: Alternative
- Reference page: Someone You Loved
