Wasn't Expecting That
Jamie Lawson
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It was only a smile but my heart it went wild I wasn't expecting that Just a delicate kiss, anyone could've missed I wasn't expecting that Did I misread the sign? Your hand slipped into mine I wasn't expecting that You spent the night in my bed, You woke up and you said "Well, I wasn't expecting that" I thought love wasn't meant to last, I thought you were just passing through If I ever get the nerve to ask What did I get right to deserve somebody like you? I wasn't expecting that It was only a word, it was almost mis-heard I wasn't expecting that But it came without fear, A month turned into a year I wasn't expecting that I thought love wasn't meant to last, Honey, I thought you were just passing through If I ever get the nerve to ask What did I get right to deserve somebody like you? I wasn't expecting that Isn't it strange how a life can be changed In the flicker of the sweetest smile We were married in spring You know I wouldn't change a thing Without that innocent kiss, what a life I'd have missed If you'd not took a chance on a little romance When I wasn't expecting that Time doesn't take long, three kids up and gone I wasn't expecting that When the nurses they came, said it's come back again I wasn't expecting that Then you closed your eyes, you took my heart by surprise I wasn't expecting that!
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Written by: Jamie Lawson
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Wasn't Expecting That" is a song by British singer-songwriter Jamie Lawson. He released the song independently first in Ireland in 2011, and then internationally in 2015 under Ed Sheeran's record label, Gingerbread Man Records.
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Record LabelThe song was the first release from Ed Sheeran's record label, Gingerbread Man Records, which made it notable in the music industry.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached no. 3 on the Irish Singles Chart and no. 6 on the UK Official Singles Chart, reflecting its popularity.
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Lyric ContentThe song tells a poignant story of a couple's relationship from their first meeting to marriage, through sickness and death. This storytelling aspect was well received by audiences and critics alike.
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Awards & Recognition"Wasn't Expecting That" won Lawson the Best Song Musically and Lyrically award at the 2016 Ivor Novello Awards - one of the most prestigious songwriting awards in the UK.
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CertificationThe song was certified Platinum in Australia and Gold in the UK by the respective recording industry associations, illustrating its commercial success.
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Impact on CareerThe song significantly enhanced Lawson's career, as it was his first major hit that got him global attention and led to tours with popular artists like One Direction and Ed Sheeran.
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Cover VersionsThe song's popularity led to numerous cover versions by other artists, reflecting its influence in the music industry.
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Music VideoA music video for "Wasn't Expecting That" was released in March 2015. The video corresponds with the song's lyrics, telling a heartbreaking story of love and loss that has over 40 million views on YouTube.
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Artistic InfluenceThe song's success demonstrated that there is a market for heartfelt, narrative-driven songs, inspiring other artists to explore similar themes in their music.
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