Used to Love You
Gwen Stefani
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Never thought this would happen I let it sink in, you're gone I don't know, know what I'm feeling I must be dreaming, you're gone Suitcase, band-aids Pulling back out the driveway You go, I'll stay You can keep all the memories I thought I was the best thing that ever happened to you I thought you loved me the most I don't know why I cry But I think it's 'cause I remembered for the first time Since I hated you That I used to love you I don't know why I cry But I think it's 'cause I remembered for the first time Since I hated you That I used to love you Oh, oh, oh, oh I used to love you Oh, oh, oh, oh I used to love you Are you gone? There were no boundaries What, you just pushed me too far I guess nobody taught you Nobody taught you how to love Suitcase, band-aids Pulling back out the driveway You go, I'll stay You can keep all the memories I thought I was the best thing that ever happened to you I thought you loved me the most I don't know why I cry But I think it's 'cause I remembered for the first time Since I hated you That I used to love you I don't know why I cry But I think it's 'cause I remembered for the first time Since I hated you That I used to love you Oh, oh, oh, oh I used to love you Oh, oh, oh, oh I used to love you You know I was the best thing that ever happened to you Oh, now look at what you lost, oh You know I was the best thing that ever happened to you Now look at what you lost, oh I don't know why I cry But I think it's 'cause I remembered for the first time Since I hated you That I used to love you I don't know why I cry But I think it's 'cause I remembered for the first time Since I hated you That I used to love you Oh, oh, oh, oh I used to love you Oh, oh, oh, oh I used to love you I don't know why I cry I don't, I don't, I don't I don't know why I used to love you I don't, I don't, I don't I don't know why I cry I don't, I don't, I don't I don't know why I used to love you I don't, I don't, I don't
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Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, TEAL DOUVILLE, GWEN STEFANI, JUSTIN TRANTER, JULIA MICHAELS
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21 facts about this song
Release and Chart Performance"Used to Love You" was released as a single on October 20, 2015. It became the lead single from her third studio album, "This Is What the Truth Feels Like", which was released in 2016. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song peaked at No. 52.
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Song's InspirationStefani revealed in later interviews that the emotional ballad was written about the breakdown of her 13-year marriage to Gavin Rossdale.
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Lyrics BreakdownThe lyrics, "I don't know why I cry, but I think it might be cause I remembered for the first time since I hated you that I used to love you," is a raw reflection of Stefani's emotional journey post divorce.
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Musicians behind SongThe heartfelt track was co-written by Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter, along with other writers. Julia and Justin are well-known for writing hits for other artists like Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber, and Britney Spears.
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Music VideoThe official music video directed by Sophie Muller features a close-up, single take shot of Stefani against a white backdrop showing a range of emotions, hinting at the pain of a personal heartbreak.
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Critical ResponseCritics praised Stefani's raw emotion and vocals in the track, noting its authenticity and vulnerability. The song was hailed as a return to form for Stefani after her previous, less-successful singles.
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Live PerformancesGwen Stefani performed "Used to Love You" live at the 2015 American Music Awards and on several TV appearances, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Voice, where she was a judge at that time.
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Importance in her DiscographyThis song signaled Stefani's return to solo music after a lengthy hiatus during which she reunited and toured with her band No Doubt. It marked the start of a more personal and introspective phase in her music career.
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Platinum CertificationIn 2016, "Used to Love You" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), which indicates the single has sold over a million units in the United States.
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Use in MediaThe song was used in the TV series, "Grey's Anatomy," in the Season 12 Episode "Odd Man Out" aired in 2016.
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Genre"Used To Love You" is a song categorized under Pop and R&B genre.
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Release DateThis song was released on October 20, 2015.
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ArtistThe song is by American singer Gwen Stefani who is known both for her solo work and as the front-woman for the band No Doubt.
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Producer"Used To Love You" was produced by veteran producers J.R. Rotem and Blake Shelton who also helped co-write the song.
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AlbumThis song is a part of Stefani’s third solo studio album, "This Is What the Truth Feels Like" which was released in 2016.
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InspirationThe song is said to be inspired by Stefani's real-life experiences, specifically the end of her 13-year long marriage to rocker Gavin Rossdale.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Used To Love You" was directed by Sophie Muller, who has worked with Stefani on many of her videos, and it features a single, continuous shot of Stefani emoting to the camera.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 52 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and spent 8 weeks on the chart overall.
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ReceptionThe critics praised Stefani's raw and vulnerable vocal performance in the song and applauded its heartfelt, candid lyrics about her broken marriage.
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Award NominationsWhile the song didn't win any awards, its different, emotionally raw approach earned Stefani a nomination for Best Lyrics at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
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Live PerformancesGwen Stefani performed "Used To Love You" live for the first time on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in October 2015. This was followed by other notable performances on shows like The Voice and The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon.
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