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- Album
- Youngblood (Deluxe)
- Released
- 2018
- Genres
- Pop
- Length
- 2:53
- Tempo
- 98 BPM
- Label
- Capitol
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About this song
The lead single from the band's third album, it marks their return to music two years after their previous album Sounds Good, Feels Good. Teasing began in February 2018 with a black and white video clip posted by the band and a blacked-out website. Frontman Luke Hemmings takes the lead vocal, with the other members providing backing vocals.
What it's about
The song tells the story of a love that never truly ends, with the singer remembering his lover and admitting that his feelings remain the same despite their separation. Musically, it moves from the band's pop-punk roots toward a cleaner, catchier pop and electronic sound.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- Covered 3 times, including “Want You Back by First to Eleven”.
- Written by Andrew Goldstein, Calum Hood, Luke Hemmings, Ashton Irwin, Jacob Kasher and Steve Mac.
- Produced by Andrew Goldstein and Andrew Wells.
- Recorded at Conway Recording Studio.