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When You Love Someone Lyrics

James TW explores the topic of divorce in his catchy ballad “When You Love Someone,” which was inspired by a young boy to whom he was teaching drums. James discovered that this kid’s parents were getting… Read More [Verse 1]Come home early after classDon't be hanging 'round the back of the schoolyardI've been called up by your teacherShe said she can't even reach you 'cause you're so farYou've been talking with your fistsWe didn't raise you up like this, now did we?There've been changes in this houseThings you don't know about in this family[Pre-Chorus]It don't make sense, but neverthelessYou gotta believe us, it's all for the bestIt don't make senseThe way things goSon, you should know[Chorus]Sometimes moms and dads fall out of loveSometimes two homes are better than oneSome things you can't tell your sister 'cause she's still too youngYeah, you'll understandWhen you love someone[Verse 2]There ain't no one here to blameAnd nothing's going to change with your old friendsYour room will stay the same'Cause you'll only be away on the weekendsYou might also like[Pre-Chorus]It don't make sense but neverthelessYou gotta believe us, it's all for the bestIt don't make senseIt don't add upBut we'll always love you no matter what[Chorus]Sometimes moms and dads fall out of loveSometimes two homes are better than oneSome things you can't tell your sister 'cause she's still too youngYeah, you'll understandWhen you love someoneWhen you love someone[Bridge]Come home early after classDon't be hanging 'round the back of the schoolyardAnd if we're crying on the couchDon't let it freak you outIt's just been so hard[Chorus]Sometimes moms and dads fall out of loveSometimes the best intentions just ain't enoughSome things you can't tell your sister 'cause she's still too youngYeah, you'll understandWhen you love someoneWhen you love someoneWhen you love someoneWhen you love someone22EmbedCancel

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James TW explores the topic of divorce in his catchy ballad “When You Love Someone,” which was inspired by a young boy to whom he was teaching drums. James discovered that this kid’s parents were getting divorced before the boy found out, and in order to tell the boy the news in a way he’d understand, James wrote this song.

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Ask a questionHow have listeners reacted to the song?Verified CommentaryJames TWGenius Answer2 contributors

This was the first song I played in a music industry office and a grown man cried in front of me, and that was a breathtaking moment for me. I’ve never seen any of my songs do that to a person. I loved the fact that I drew that out of someone in three minutes. Strangers who are going through the same thing have tweeted me or messaged me saying the song is helping them in their situation. It’s a wonderful surprise helping people I’ve never met. When I play it, there are people crying in the audience. I feel bad because I don’t want them to cry, but I feel great because they’re connecting with it.

+33Are James TW's parents divorced?Verified CommentaryJames TWGenius Answer2 contributors

My parents are happily married. In the beginning when I started songwriting it was all autobiographical, but then I found that if I can write songs that can help other people it’s really gratifying. Finding different inspirations has been a new thing for me.

+32When did this song come out?Genius Answer2 contributors

According to the official Vevo video on YouTube February 19, 2016.

+2Who produced “When You Love Someone” by James TW?When did James TW release “When You Love Someone”?Who wrote “When You Love Someone” by James TW?Chapters (2019)James TW

1. 1. You & Me
2. 2. When You Love Someone
3. 3. Soldier
4. 4. Incredible
5. 5. Happy For Me
6. 6. Boys & Girls
7. 7. Say Love
8. 8. Big Picture
9. 9. Suitcase
10. 10. My Somebody
11. 11. If I Didn’t Tell You
12. 12. Right Into Your Love

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