Before You Go

About this song

Lewis Capaldi teased the track by posting a snippet on his social media accounts one day before its release.

What it's about

The song deals with the aftermath of someone close taking their own life, including feeling responsible for their death. Throughout, the singer repeatedly asks whether he could have done something to prevent it.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 1 other song, like “Antes de Ir by Taty Pink & Romeu”.
• Covered 16 times, including “Before You Go (Channel Aid live in Concert 2020 - Live from Elbphilharmonie) by Allie Sherlock”.
• Written by Plested, Tom Barnes, Ben Kohn, Pete Kelleher and Lewis Capaldi.
• Produced by TMS.