Naked
James Arthur
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Hey, you there Can we take it to the next level, baby, do you dare? Don't be scared 'Cause if you can say the words, I don't know why I should care 'Cause here I am, I'm givin' all I can But all you ever do is mess it up Yeah, I'm right here, I'm tryin' to make it clear That getting half of you just ain't enough I'm not going to wait until you're done Pretending you don't need anyone I'm standing here naked (naked, naked) I'm standing here naked (naked, naked) I'm not gonna try 'til you decide You're ready to swallow all your pride I'm standing here naked (naked, naked) I'm standing here naked (naked, naked) Hey, get out I've got nothin' left to give for you give me nothin' now Read my mouth If you ever want me back, then your walls need breakin' down 'Cause here I am, I'm givin' all I can But all you ever do is mess it up (all you ever do is mess it up) Yeah, I'm right here, I'm tryin' to make it clear getting half of you just ain't enough I'm not going to wait until you're done Pretending you don't need anyone I'm standing here naked (naked, naked) I'm standing here naked (naked, naked) I'm not gonna try 'til you decide You're ready to swallow all your pride I'm standing here naked (naked, naked) I'm standing here naked (naked, naked) I wanna give you everything I wanna give you everything I wanna give you everything I wanna give you everything I'm not going to wait until you're done 'Cause you pretended you don't need anyone 'Cause you see that I'm naked (naked, naked) Oh, you see that I'm naked (naked, naked) I'm not going to try 'til you decide You're ready to swallow all your pride I'm standing here naked (naked, naked) I'm standing here naked (I'm standing) (naked, naked) I'm standing I'm standing here
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Written by: James Arthur, Johan Carlsson, Max Martin, Savan Kotecha
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Naked" by James Arthur was released on November 24, 2017.
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GenreThe track falls under the genre of pop music, featuring powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.
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Songwriters"Naked" was co-written by James Arthur himself along with Johan Carlsson and Max Martin, who have written numerous hit songs for popular artists.
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Music VideoThe music video, released in December 2017, featured British actress, Cressida Bonas. Arthur described it as the most ambitious video he had ever made.
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Chart PerformanceThe single was successful in several music charts. It reached the 11th spot on the UK Singles Chart and also did well in other countries like Ireland, Scotland, and Australia.
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Album InclusionDespite its success, "Naked" was released as a standalone single and was not included in any of James Arthur's original studio albums.
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Inspirational Message"Naked" is about vulnerability, showing one's true self and not being afraid of getting hurt in love.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Max Martin, a well-known Swedish music producer who has worked with a variety of successful artists including Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and Ariana Grande.
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Radio Premiere"Naked" had its radio debut on BBC Radio 1, and was performed live on The X Factor UK, the television show which launched Arthur's career.
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CertificationsThe single received Gold certification from BPI in the UK for sales exceeding 400,000 units. It also reached Platinum status in Australia.
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