Us Against the World
Westlife
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Us against the world Against the world Us against the world Against the world You and I, we've been at it so long I still got the strongest fire You and I, we still know how to talk Know how to walk that wire Sometimes I feel like The world is against me The sound of your voice, baby That's what saves me When we're together I feel so invincible Cause it's us against the world You and me against them all If you listen to these words Know that we are standing tall I don't ever see the day that I won't catch you when you fall Cause it's us against the world tonight Us against the world Against the world There'll be days We'll be on different sides but That doesn't last too long We find ways to get it on track And know how to turn back on Sometimes I feel I can't keep it together Then you hold me close And you make it better When I'm with you I can feel so unbreakable We're not gonna break Cause we both still believe We know what we've got And we've got what we need alright We're doing something right Us against the world You and me against them all If you listen to these words Know that we are standing tall I don't ever see the day that I won't catch you when you fall Us against the world Yeah it's Us against the world, baby Us against the world Tonight Us against the world Against the world Us against the world
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Written by: SAMANTHA TAMANYE ANNE MUMBA, ARNTHOR BIRGISSON, AMANDA KRETZ LAMECHE, ANDERS SVEN BAGGE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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25 facts about this song
Release"Us Against the World" is a song by Irish boy band Westlife, released as the fourth single from their eighth studio album, "Back Home" in 2008.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being released only in the UK, the song peaked at number 8 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's 23rd top 10 hit in the UK.
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Lyrics"Us Against the World" is a power ballad that talks about resilience and holding onto love even when situations become tough. The lyrics illustrate the unity and friendship among the members of the band.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Us Against the World" is memorable, depicting the band performing in an intimate concert setting against a vintage-inspired backdrop. It contrasts with many of their previous videos and emphasizes the emotion of the song.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Arnthor Birgisson, Rami Yacoub and Savan Kotecha. Birgisson and Yacoub have worked with many prominent artists in the music industry including Britney Spears and Celine Dion.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, this song is often performed with a piano accompaniment, which beautifully highlights the harmonious vocals of the band.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised "Us Against the World" for its vocal harmony, melody, and emotional resonance, with many considering it one of the standout tracks on the "Back Home" album.
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Fan FavoriteOver the years, "Us Against the World" has gained a lot of love from the fans and remained one of the highlights in Westlife's concert setlists.
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Duration"Us Against the World" has a total duration of three minutes and fifty seconds (3:50), similar to many other pop songs.
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Digital DownloadsThe song is available for digital download and streaming on various platforms including iTunes, Spotify, and Amazon Music, which has contributed to its popularity and wide reach.
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Album Placement"Us Against the World" is a track from Westlife's ninth studio album, "Back Home," released in 2007.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not reaching number one in the United Kingdom (UK), the song did well on the charts. It peaked at number 8 in the UK Singles Chart and ranked within the top 20 in Ireland.
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Single ReleaseThe song was the third and final single from the "Back Home" album, released on March 3, 2008, in the UK.
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Song DurationThe song has a radio edit duration of 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
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Versatile Genre"Us Against The World" is primarily a pop song but it also crosses into the genre of adult contemporary music.
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Music VideoA music video was released featuring the band members of Westlife in a basketball match scene. The video further supported the song's overall theme of unity and camaraderie.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Arnthor Birgisson, Rami Yacoub and Savan Kotecha. Birgisson and Yacoub also took on the production role for the track.
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Promotional PerformancesWestlife performed "Us Against The World" live on various TV programs, including "The Paul O'Grady Show" and "Loose Women," around the time of the single's release.
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World RecordOn the day of its release, the band made a Guinness World Record by accomplishing 33 continuous live radio interviews in 12 hours.
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Special Edition ReleaseA Karaoke version of "Us Against The World" was included as a bonus track in the special edition of the album "Back Home."
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Westlife Farewell TourThe song was included in the setlist during the group's Farewell Tour in 2012, after the band’s decision to split.
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Live RecordingsThe live performance of "Us Against The World" from the Farewell Tour at Croke Park Stadium, Dublin, was included in the "Westlife: The Farewell Tour Live at Croke Park" DVD in 2012.
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First PerformanceThe song was first performed live at Miss World 2007 which was held in Sanya, China.
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Post Split PerformancesSince the band's reunion in 2019, "Us Against The World" was performed live during "The Twenty Tour" in Asia and the UK.
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Fan FavoriteThe track remains a favorite among Westlife's fans, and is considered one of their most popular ballads.
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