When You Love Someone - James TW

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About When You Love Someone

"When You Love Someone" is a song performed by British singer and songwriter James TW. The song was released as a digital download on 19 August 2016 by Island Records as the lead single from his second extended play First Impressions (2016).

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James Taylor-Watts (born 27 October 1997), better known as James TW, is an English singer-songwriter. His single "When You Love Someone" peaked at number 28 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart. more »

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Song Source

"When You Love Someone" is a heart-touching song released by British singer-songwriter James TW in 2016.

Artist Background

James TW, whose real name is James Taylor-Watts, was only 18 years old at the time of the song's release.

Song Inspiration

The song was inspired by a young boy James taught during drum lessons, who was dealing with his parents' divorce.

Target Audience

By writing this song, James aimed to help children and teenagers cope with the realities of divorce.

Song Popularity

"When You Love Someone" is the most successful single by James TW to date, having achieved Platinum status in Canada and Gold status in the United States, Netherlands, and Norway.

Music Video

Its music video, released in 2016, showcases a story about a young boy struggling with his parents' separation. As of 2021, the video has garnered over 130 million views on YouTube.

Live Performances

The song has been performed live on popular television shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Usage in Media

"When You Love Someone" has also been used on the soundtrack of popular TV series like Grey's Anatomy.

Lyrics Interpretation

The song uses metaphorical lyrics such as 'Sometimes two homes are better than one' and 'I know you want the best for me, but is this really for the best?' that empathetically explain the concept of divorce to younger audiences.

Album Inclusion

The song is included in the artist's first album "First Impressions".

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