Somewhere Else
Razorlight
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You're an emotional wreck You don't know who you are You never say what you mean And you keep your mouth shut And your night stays still And then you come and call on me You say I just can't help myself I really, really wish I could be Somewhere else than here And I met a girl She asked me my name I told her what it was She looked at me I tried to explain Exactly what I'd lost But now I just can't help myself I really, really wish I could be Somewhere else than here You give me everything I need But I really, really wish I could be Somewhere else than here Just anywhere else Just anywhere else than here And I won't forget No, I won't forget No, I won't forget When I saw you there It was the first time And you just walked on by I was catching the sparks That flew from your heels Trying to catch your eye But that was somewhere else Yeah somewhere else, somewhere else I really, really wish I could be Somewhere else, somewhere else, somewhere else I really, really wish I could be Cause I just can't help myself, I really, really wish I could be Somewhere else than here And no, I just can't help myself I really, really wish I could I've got everything I need I really, really wish I could be Somewhere else, somewhere else, somewhere else I really, really wish I could be
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Written by: Johnny Borrell
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15 facts about this song
Song Release"Somewhere Else" is a song by the English indie rock band Razorlight. It was released as a single in April 2005.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release, "Somewhere Else" reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the group's highest charting single at the time.
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Album InclusionDespite not appearing on the UK version of their debut album "Up All Night", it was included as a bonus track on the North American edition.
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Song LengthThe track has a duration of 4 minutes and 42 seconds.
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Music Video NotabilityThe music video for "Somewhere Else" plays with the idea of altered perspectives, as it was shot entirely in reverse.
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Creative CreditsThe song was written by Razorlight's frontman, Johnny Borrell.
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Genre"Somewhere Else" falls under the genres of indie rock and post-punk revival.
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Live PerformancesThe song proved popular live and has often been a highlight of their performances.
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B-SidesThe "Somewhere Else" single also included the B-side tracks "Yes You Should Know" and "Just Can't Explain So".
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Critical ReceptionCritics often praised "Somewhere Else" for its catchy melody and sentimental lyrics. It is considered one of Razorlight's classic hits.
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Record LabelThe single was released under the Vertigo Records label.
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Art DirectionThe cover art for "Somewhere Else" features a distinctive black and white photo of the band.
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Song Themes"Somewhere Else" is noted for its themes of longing and self-discovery.
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Impact on Band's CareerThe success of the song greatly increased Razorlight's popularity and helped them become a prominent band during the mid-2000s indie rock revival in the UK.
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Modern UsageEven after over a decade since its release, "Somewhere Else" continues to be played on radio stations and used in TV shows and films.
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