Hold Back the River
James Bay
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Tried to keep you close to me But life got in between Tried to square not being there But think that I should have been Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Once upon a different life We rode our bikes into the sky But now we call against the tide Those distant days are flashing by Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and see where you hide Hold back the river, hold back Hold oho, oho Oho, oho Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold back Hold back the river, let me look in your eyes Hold back the river, so I Can stop for a minute and be by your side Hold back the river, hold Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other Lonely water, lonely water, won't you let us wander Let us hold each other
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Written by: Iain Denis Archer, James Michael Bay
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Hold Back the River" is a song by English singer-songwriter James Bay. It was released in the UK on 17 November 2014 through Republic Records as the second single from his debut studio album ‘Chaos and the Calm’ (2015).
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and also reached the top 10 in Ireland, Australia, Belgium, and New Zealand.
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Song ReferencesThe song, as suggested by James Bay, subtly references the capriciousness of fame and its impact on personal relationships. It’s about trying to keep a grasp on things, as life speeds up around you.
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Songwriters and Producers"Hold Back the River" was written by James Bay and Iain Archer and was produced by Jacquire King.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hold Back the River," directed by David Wilson and Christy Karacas, was released on 24 November 2014 and features Bay performing the song live on stage with his band.
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AwardsThe song was nominated for the 2016 Grammy Award for Best Rock Song and won the 2016 Ivor Novello Award for Most Performed Work.
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Commercial Success"Hold Back the River" is certified multi-platinum in several countries, including the UK, Australia, and the US, indicating huge commercial success.
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Acoustic PerformanceJames Bay also released an EP titled "Hold Back the River" which includes an acoustic version of the song. The acoustic rendition showcases his finger-picking guitar skills and raw vocal talent.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Hold Back the River," highlighting the song's popularity and influence. Notably, Ella Henderson performed her version in the BBC Live Lounge in 2015.
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Live PerformancesJames Bay has performed "Hold Back the River" at some of the world's biggest music festivals and stages, including the international televised broadcast of the 2015 MTV European Music Awards.
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