Lewis Capaldi - Someone You Loved Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who directed the music video for 'Someone You Loved'?

   The music video for 'Someone You Loved' was directed by Phil Beastall and a second one by Ozzie Pullin. The first video featured Lewis Capaldi's second cousin, Peter Capaldi, while the second video explores the song from a romantic heartbreak angle.

2. How long did it take Lewis Capaldi to write 'Someone You Loved'?

   It took Lewis Capaldi six months to write 'Someone You Loved'. He started with a recording session where he was inspired by some chords he was working on, which led him to develop another melody that he recorded on his phone. He later developed this idea into the final song.

3. What awards did 'Someone You Loved' win?

   'Someone You Loved' won Song of the Year at the 2020 BRIT Awards. It was also nominated for Song of the Year at the 62nd Grammy Awards.

4. Did 'Someone You Loved' achieve commercial success?

   'Someone You Loved' achieved significant commercial success. It topped various charts including UK Singles Chart, Irish Singles Chart, Canadian Hot 100, and Billboard Hot 100 in the United States. As of 2023, it is also the 3rd most streamed song on Spotify with over 3 billion streams.

5. What is unique about how long 'Someone You Loved’ stayed on top of charts?

   'Someone You Loved’ spent seven consecutive weeks atop the UK Singles Chart and stayed for an impressive 31 weeks in its Top 10 - a record for a song by a British act. In US Billboard Hot 100 chart it reached No.1 after spending 24 weeks on it making it one of longest climbs to top position in Billboard history.