Scars
James Bay
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You're setting off, It's time to go, the engine's running My mind is lost, We always knew this day was coming And now it's more frightening than it's ever gonna be We grow apart, I watch you on the red horizon Your lion's heart Will protect you under stormy skies And I will always be listening for your laughter and your tears And as soon as I can hold you once again I won't let go of you, I swear We lived through scars this time But I've made up my mind We can't leave us behind anymore Your hands are cold, Your lips are turning blue, you're shaking This fragile heart, So heavy in my chest, it's breaking And in the dark, you try to make a pay phone call to me But you're miles away, You're breaking up, you're on your own It's hard to take, I need an hour just to say hello But I can't make the truth of this work out for you or me And for all the pennies in your pocket We barely get a second just to speak We lived through scars this time But I've made up my mind We can't leave us behind anymore We'll have to hurt for now But next time there's no doubt 'Cause I can't go without you anymore Oh, no, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh Yeah yeah We lived through scars this time But I've made up my mind No, we can't leave us behind anymore We'll have to hurt for now But next time, there's no doubt 'Cause I can't go without you anymore No I can't go without you anymore
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Written by: James Michael Bay
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10 facts about this song
Song Production"Scars" by James Bay is produced by Jacquire King, an American record producer and engineer who has worked with artists like Kings of Leon, Shania Twain, and Tom Waits.
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Music Video InspirationThe music video for the song was inspired by the landscapes of the Peak District in the county of Durham, England. Bay mentioned being inspired by the raw, natural surroundings of his North East England roots.
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Emotional EssenceThis song is essentially an emotional ballad, talking about distance and breakups. James Bay has remarked that "Scars" is all about being away from a loved one for an extended period and the effects of such a separation.
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Album Position"Scars" is the 4th track of James Bay's debut album, "Chaos and the Calm," released in March 2015. This album was a major hit, positioning Bay as one of the most exciting new talents in the British music scene.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached #68 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of James Bay's most successful songs.
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SongwritingJames Bay wrote this song while he was just 22, and it took two years for it to be released. He had written "Scars" during an off period in his relationship with his longtime girlfriend, Lucy Smith.
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Live Performances"Scars" has remained a staple in Bay's live performances, often serving as an emotional high point of the show with the audience singing along.
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Musical StyleThe song showcases Bay's unique blending of rock, soul, and folk music, with a largely acoustic arrangement that allows his emotive vocals to shine through.
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AwardsJames Bay's album, "Chaos and the Calm," which includes "Scars," was nominated for Best Rock Album at the 58th Grammys Awards in 2016.
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ImpactAccording to James Bay, "Scars" also became a therapeutic process for him, helping him to better understand his feelings towards his relationship. This resonates with many listeners, as it’s relatable to anyone who has experienced love and separation.
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