Latch
Sam Smith, Disclosure
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(Never, never, never) You lift my heart up when the rest of me is down You, you enchant me even when you're not around If there are boundaries, I will try to knock them down I’m latching on, babe, now I know what I have found I feel we're close enough I wanna lock in your love I think we're close enough Could I lock in your love, baby? Now I've got you in my space I won't let go of you Got you shackled in my embrace I'm latching on to you I'm so encaptured, got me wrapped up in your touch Feel so enamored, hold me tight within your clutch How do you do it? You got me losing every breath What did you give me to make my heart bleed out my chest? Prop-proper Come on, I gotcha Have you ever seen a new helicopter? Straight off the blocka This little Nicki grew up to be monster You deserve to be mama Twinkle twinkle, her sparkle'll blind ya You and me is a must, girl You shy like the first day of school Got me some weed if you cool on the booze Lie on the couch while I drool on your boobs Naw, I'm just kiddin', just kiddin' to you Take you to heaven, pit stop at the moon Stuntin' July til the month after June Hang on my arm while we freeze up the room Girl, you the bomb won't you take it and boom, boom Now I've got you in my space I won't let go of you Got you shackled in my embrace I'm latching on to you I'm latching on to you I won't let go of you I'm latching on to you I won't let go of you I won't let go, I won't let go I won't let go, I won't let go
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Written by: Guy William Lawrence, Howard John Lawrence, James John Napier, Sam Smith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Song's Creation"Latch" was released in 2012 by British electronic duo Disclosure consisting of brothers Howard and Guy Lawrence. It features vocals from English singer-songwriter Sam Smith.
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Song's SuccessThe single achieved commercial success, reaching number 11 on the UK Singles Chart, number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and entered the top 10 in several other countries.
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Song's GenreThis song combines elements of house music and UK Garage, making it representative of Disclosure’s unique sound. It also marked Sam Smith's breakout into the world of pop music.
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Signature SongAlthough Disclosure had some songs out before “Latch,” this was the track that became their signature song and placed them on the international music map.
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Album Performance"Latch" was later included in their debut studio album, "Settle" (2013) which was nominated for Best Dance/Electronica Album at the 2014 Grammy Awards.
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Sam Smith's BreakoutThe song also played a pivotal role in launching the career of Sam Smith who was relatively unknown before "Latch."
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Writing Camp"Latch" was created at a writing camp with Jimmy Napes and songwriter Sam Smith. It was their first time meeting, and they wrote the song in just half a day.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of 'Latch' refer to the overwhelming feeling one gets when they have fallen head over heels in love with someone. Sam Smith was quoted saying he had never been in a relationship when he wrote it, hence he had to imagine the scenario.
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Platinum Certification"Latch" was certified Platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over 1,000,000 copies.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'Latch' was released in October 2012 and as of 2021, it has garnered over 300 million views on YouTube.
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Remix VersionsSeveral remix versions of "Latch" were created after its release, including one by electronic musician DJ Premier and another by reggae artist Tarrus Riley which gave the song new life in different music genres.
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