Losing Myself
Will Young
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I'm stepping on troubled times There's something that's on my mind If you knew what I knew then you'd want to go I'm looking for a way out I really don't know how, please won't you tell me now Why I'm losing myself again I seem to go nowhere, please won't you tell me yeah Why I'm losing myself again Keep walking to my own beat It's hard to be out of the scene Don't you know all these people They stick to themselves And no-one's allowed to evolve I really don't know how, please won't you tell me now Why I'm losing myself again I seem to go nowhere, please won't you tell me yeah Why I'm losing myself again You knew what I had to lose You knew what I had to lose You knew what I had to lose You knew what I had to lose And I'm losing myself again Keep losing my, keep losing my Keep losing my, keep losing my Keep losing my, keep losing my You knew what I had to lose You knew what I had to lose I really don't know how please Won't you tell me now Why I'm losing myself again I seem to go nowhere please Won't you tell me yeah Why I'm losing myself again Why I'm losing myself again Why I'm losing myself again Why I'm losing myself again Why I'm losing myself again Why I'm losing myself again You knew what I Had to lose You knew what I had to lose You knew what I had to lose
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Written by: WILL YOUNG, PASCAL GABRIEL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Losing Myself" is a single by British Pop Idol winner, Will Young. He co-wrote the song with Jim Elliot, who also handled its production.
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Album InclusionThe song is included in Young's fifth studio album, "Echoes," which was released in 2011. The album represents a shift towards a more mature sound and synth-pop genre for Young.
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Double-sided Single"Losing Myself" was released as a double A-side single along with "Come On" in the UK on 18 March 2012.
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Song MeaningThe song is about the difficulties of ending a relationship, where Young sings about the struggle of keeping his identity and not losing himself in the process.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Losing Myself" premiered on 27 January 2012. In the video, Young is depicted in various urban settings reflecting the song’s theme of self-identity and introspection.
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Chart PositionWhile the song didn't crack into the top 100 of the UK Singles Chart, it found more success on the UK Indie chart where it reached the 13th position.
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Remix VersionA remix version of "Losing Myself" was done by 4 Poofs and a Piano, a British band known for their appearances on the BBC's Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
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Lyrics AppreciationThe song is praised for its lyrics, where Young manages to convey complex human emotions in an honest and poignant way, which resonated with many listeners.
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Critical ReceptionMusically, "Losing Myself" received positive reviews from music critics. They praised Young's vocal delivery and the catchy, synth-driven pop sound that distinguished it from his previous work.
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Live PerformancesWill Young performed "Losing Myself" live several times, including on the Graham Norton Show and a special acoustic performance for the music streaming platform Spotify.
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