Don't Lose My Number
Phil Collins
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They came at night leaving fear behind Shadows were on the ground Nobody knew where to find him No evidence was found 'I'm never coming back' They heard him cry And I believe him Well he never meant to do anything wrong It's gonna get worse if he waits too long Billy, Billy don't you lose my number 'Cause you're not anywhere That I can find you Oh now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number Cause you're not anywhere that I can find you, oh no Searching through the day and into the night They wouldn't stop till they found him They didn't know him and they didn't understand They never asked him why 'Get out of my way' They heard him shout Then a blinding light Ooh all I could see was him running down the street Out of the shadows and into the night Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number 'Cause you're not anywhere That I can find you, oh Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number 'Cause you're not anywhere that I can find you, oh Don't give up Keep running, keep hiding Don't give up Billy, if you know you're right Don't give up You know that I am on your side Don't give up Oh Billy, you better, you better, you better run for your life Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number 'Cause you're not anywhere That I can find you, oh Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number 'Cause you're not anywhere that I can find you, oh They came at night leaving fear behind Shadows were on the ground Nobody knew where to find him No evidence was found 'I'm never coming back' They heard him cry And I believe him He never meant to do anything wrong It's gonna get worse if he waits too long Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number 'Cause you're not anywhere That I can find you, oh Now Billy, Billy don't you lose my number 'Cause you're not anywhere that I can find you, oh
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Written by: Phil Collins
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Don't Lose My Number" is a song by British artist Phil Collins. As one of his solo works, it is part of the pop-rock genre with Collins' distinctive vocal delivery and the fusion of synthesizers and drum programming.
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AlbumThe song was released on Collins' third solo album, "No Jacket Required." Released in 1985, this album also features other famous hits from the musician like "Sussudio" and "One More Night."
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Chart Performance"Don't Lose My Number" was a chart-topper. It made it to the No. 1 spot on the U.S. billboard charts in September 1985 and remained there for two weeks.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Don't Lose My Number" is notable for its meta-fictional concept. It shows Phil Collins as the director struggling with choosing a style for the video. The video spoofs the popular video styles of the time and ends with Collins saying he shall shoot it in the desert.
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Lyrics MeaningWhile the lyrics of "Don't Lose My Number" might sound ambiguous, Collins famously revealed during a radio interview in the USA that the song doesn't really have a significant meaning. It doesn't fall under a story song, and the numbers Billy and Bobby mentioned in the song are not specifically related to anyone.
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Other PerformancesPhil Collins' band, Genesis, also performed the song live during their Invisible Touch Tour in 1986-1987. However, it was never recorded as a Genesis song and only exists in their live performances.
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Nominated for an AwardThe music video for "Don't Lose My Number" was nominated for an MTV Video Music Award in the category of Best Male Video in 1985.
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B-Side FeatureThe b-side of the "Don't Lose My Number" single includes a track called "We Said Hello Goodbye," which is only available on the CD version of "No Jacket Required."
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Top 40 Success"Don't Lose My Number" became the third Top 10 hit from the "No Jacket Required" album, following the success of "Sussudio" and "One More Night."
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Remix VersionA popular 12" remix of "Don't Lose My Number" by Phil Collins, nicknamed "extended mix," has become highly sought after by collectors and fans alike.
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