Tug of War

Carly Rae Jepsen

About Tug of War

"Tug of War" is a song by Canadian singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, released on 16 September 2008 as the second single from her debut studio album, Tug of War. The song peaked at number 36 on the Canadian Hot 100.


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You seem to good
To good to be true
You're holding me stronger
Stronger then I'm used to

Don't go out with the boys tonight
I won't sleep a wink
Wondering what you're doing
Don't go out with the girls tonight
I will turn to drink
Wondering who you're screwing

Tug of War
Sweet as sin
I let go
I fell in
Feel the pull
Call your name
I'm alone
Once again

You seem to good
To good to be true
I'm loving you longer
Longer then I'm used to

Don't go out with the boys tonight
I won't sleep a wink
Wondering what you're doing
Don't go out with the girls tonight
I will turn to drink
Wondering who you're screwing

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Carly Rae Jepsen

Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian recording artist and singer-songwriter from Mission, British Columbia. In 2007, she placed third in the fifth season of Canadian Idol, and was a part of the Canadian Idol Top 3 concert tour. Shortly after competing on Canadian Idol, she signed to Fontana and MapleMusic, and released her debut album Tug of War on September 30, 2008. Three years later, she released a new single, titled "Call Me Maybe", on 604 Records, which was followed by the release of her debut extended play Curiosity on February 14, 2012. "Call Me Maybe" met with exceptional popular success with a YouTube video gaining over 300 million views and reaching the number one spot on both the US Billboard and Canadian Hot 100. The single also… more »

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Written by: Carly Rae Jepsen, Ryan Stewart

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10 facts about this song

Album Information
"Tug of War" is the title track of the debut album from Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen which was released on September 30, 2008.
Ascension to Fame
Jepsen gained significant attention after she placed third in the Canadian reality television series "Canadian Idol" in 2007. Her participation in the show paved the way for her to release "Tug of War".
Genre
The song draws more from folk and pop influences unlike her later synth-pop and dance-pop style as seen in her popular song "Call Me Maybe".
Song Writing
Jepsen co-wrote the title track "Tug of War" with Ryan Stewart, who also produced the track.
Commercial Performance
The album "Tug of War" debuted at number six on the Billboard Canadian Albums Chart.
Single Release
The song "Tug of War" was released as the second single from the album on July 7, 2009.
Music Video
The music video for "Tug of War" showcases Carly Rae Jepsen at the beach with her lover and friends, reflecting the song's playful yet emotional theme.
Song Theme
The song references the metaphor of a tug of war to explore the ups and downs of a romantic relationship.
Critical Reception
Critics praised “Tug of War” for its catchy pop hooks and Carly’s charming vocals, making a strong debut in her music career.
Award Recognition
The album received a Juno nomination for "Best New Artist" in 2010. Although it didn't win, this recognition brought more attention to Jepsen's music.

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