A Place Like This
Majid Jordan
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It’s a difficult place when it gets like this, uh huh It’s hard to raise a child when it gets like this, uh huh Oh giving this my all was my only wish, uh huh But, it’s hard to do you right when it gets like this, uh huh Your wish, my command, uh huh So go on, take my hand, uh huh Go on, take my hand, there’s nothing left to do, uh huh, uh huh We’re better off as two, uh huh, uh huh It’s a difficult place when it gets like this, uh huh It’s hard to teach a child when it gets like this, What they offering you in a place like this? What they promising you when it gets like this? Your wish, my command, uh huh, uh huh Go on, take my hand, uh huh, hey, uh huh, hey, uh huh There’s nothing left to do, uh huh, hey, uh huh We’re better off as two, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh Brings a tear to my eye when you remind me, uh huh How you came to my side and you stayed by me, uh huh You saying I, think it’s time we made that decision, uh huh, uh huh It’s the type that you and me won’t even mention, uh huh, uh huh Your wish, my command, uh huh, uh huh Go on, take my hand, uh huh, damn, uh huh, hey, uh huh There’s nothing left to do, uh huh, hey, uh huh We’re better off as two, uh huh, uh huh, hey, uh huh Said I, I did it all for you You’re all I thought of (Oh-oh-oh) Said I, I did it all for you (Oh-oh) Held my hand What they offering you (Oh-oh) What they offering you, what they promising you 'Cause I swear it’s not better than what I would do
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Written by: JORDAN ULLMAN, MAJID AL MASKATI, JENNA ANDREWS
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14 facts about this song
Artist"A Place Like This" is a song by Majid Jordan, consisting of Canadian R&B duo Majid Al Maskati and Jordan Ullman.
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ReleaseThe song was released on 7 July 2014 as the lead single from their debut extended play, "A Place Like This."
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LabelThe song was released under the famous label OVO Sound, co-founded by renowned Canadian rapper, Drake.
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Genre"A Place Like This" is a song primarily of the R&B genre, but also includes elements of synth-pop and electronic music in its composition.
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VideoThe music video for "A Place Like This" was directed by Common Good, and it presents a story of seduction and betrayal visualized in an artistic, cinematic style.
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Songwriters"A Place Like This" was written by Majid Al Maskati, Jordan Ullman, and produced by Ullman.
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Album CoverThe album cover for "A Place Like This" EP features a unique visual aesthetic, with a black and white photo of two bodies close to each other, maintaining the moody, atmospheric tone of the song.
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Critical ReceptionUpon its release, the track received positive reviews from critics who praised its atmospheric production and the duo's soulful vocals, which have become a trademark of Majid Jordan.
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SoundThe sound of "A Place Like This" can be described as having a chill, late-night vibe, marked by Majid's crisp, smooth vocals layered over Ullman's ethereal, sophisticated production.
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CollaborationsBefore "A Place Like This," Majid Jordan gained significant attention for their collaboration with Drake on his hit "Hold On, We're Going Home."
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ThemeThe song "A Place Like This" discusses the complexities of love and relationships in a candid way, reflecting the duo's honesty and vulnerability in their songwriting.
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PerformanceMajid Jordan has performed "A Place Like This" live at various venues and music festivals, further illustrating the song's popularity and the duo's growing fame.
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Chart PerformanceEven though the song did not chart in the United States, it helped establish Majid Jordan as a respected act in the contemporary R&B scene.
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InfluenceThe song's moody, electronic R&B sound has become influential in its genre, inspiring other artists in creating a similar atmospheric sound.
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