His debut studio album, I Created Disco, was released in June 2007. Its singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls" both reached the top 10 in the UK. In 2009, he released his second studio album, Ready for the Weekend, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and whose lead single, "I'm Not Alone", became his first song to top the UK Singles Chart.
In 2012, Harris rose to international prominence with the release of his third studio album, 18 Months, which topped the UK Albums Chart and became his first album to chart on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number 19. All eight of the album's singles reached the top 10 in the UK, breaking the record for the most top 10 songs from one studio album on the UK Singles Chart with eight entries, surpassing Michael Jackson's record. In 2014, he released his fourth studio album, Motion, which debuted at number two in the UK and number five in the US. In 2017, he released his fifth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, which reached the top two in the UK and the US and became his third consecutive number one album on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
In October 2014, Harris became the first artist to place three songs simultaneously on the top 10 of Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart. He also became the first UK solo artist to reach more than one billion streams on Spotify. Harris has received 18 Brit Award nominations–winning British Producer of the Year and British Single of the Year in 2019, as well as five Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Music Video in 2013. In 2013 he also received a Ivor Novello Award, and was named the Top Dance/Electronic Artist at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. He appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom. He topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid DJs for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018 until being dethroned by The Chainsmokers in 2019.
Flashback
Calvin Harris Lyrics
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If I could change my state of mind, then I would disappear
The love I get from you is something I can't chance
And I could let you slip away, without a second glance
Why can't I realize I'm fighting for my life?
Woaaaah, Woaaaah!
Why can't I realize I'm fighting for my life?
This is like a flashback
This is like a dream
This is like all the things you can fit inside a memory x2
This is like a flashback
Flashback
This is like a flashback
Flashback
Why can't I realize I'm fighting for my life?
Woaaaah, Woaaaah!
Why can't I realize I'm fighting for my life?
Woaaaah, Woaaaah!
This is like a flashback
This is like a dream
This is like all the things you can fit inside a memory x2
"Flashback" is a song by Scottish recording artist Calvin Harris. It was released as the fourth single from his album "Ready for the Weekend" on November 2, 2009. The song is about the artist reflecting on his past memories and how they shape his present and future. The opening lines of the song, "I'm coming round and now my vision is so clear, if I could change my state of mind, then I would disappear," suggest that the singer has had a realization that he cannot change the past and wishes he could run from it. He then goes on to talk about the love he gets from someone and how he can't let them slip away.
In the chorus, the singer repeats the line, "Why can't I realize I'm fighting for my life?" This may suggest that he is struggling with the memories of his past and they are affecting his current mentality. The repetition of the line conveys the sense of urgency he feels to overcome his struggles and move on from the past.
The song's bridge repeats the line, "This is like a flashback, this is like a dream, this is like all the things you can fit inside a memory" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that memories can be overwhelming and all-consuming. The use of "flashback" and "dream" to describe memories portrays them as both vivid and fleeting.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming round and now my vision is so clear
I am gaining clarity and understanding about my situation.
If I could change my state of mind, then I would disappear
I wish I could escape from my thoughts and feelings.
The love I get from you is something I can't chance
Your love is too important to risk losing.
And I could let you slip away, without a second glance
I might accidentally let you go, without realizing it.
Why can't I realize I'm fighting for my life?
Why can't I see that this situation could be life-changing?
This is like a flashback
This feels like a memory from the past.
This is like a dream
This feels like a surreal experience that might not be real.
This is like all the things you can fit inside a memory
This feels like a memory with so much detail and emotion.
Flashback
A sudden and vivid memory of a past event.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM WILES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'm coming 'round
And now my vision is so clear
If I could change my state of mind
Then I would disappear
The love I get from you
Is something I can't change
And I could let you slip away
Without a second glance
Why can't I realize
I'm fighting for my life?
Why can't I realize
I'm fighting for my life?
This is like a flashback
This is like a dream
This is like all the things you can fit
Inside a memory
This is like a flashback
This is like a dream
This is like all the things you can fit
Inside a memory
This is like a flashback (flashback, flashback)
Flashback (flashback, flashback)
This is like a flashback (flashback, flashback)
Flashback (flashback, flashback)
Why can't I realize
I'm fighting for my life?
Why can't I realize
I'm fighting for my life?
This is like a flashback
This is like a dream
This is like all the things you can fit
Inside a memory
This is like a flashback
This is like a dream
This is like all the things you can fit
Inside a memory
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@jhonlandazuri1176
Hello Calvin Harris, I am a singer and I would like you to give me the opportunity to work on your record label, here is a cover that I made myself and I am singing in order to show you my vocal performance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLiCXFt5HSY&list=UUL01-qrlXXVPHOSmpJCZxcw&index=6
I would really appreciate it if you would help me since I have great love for electronic music and singing and I would like to be part of your record label in order to venture into the world of music.
Thank you and I will be attentive to your answers.
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@jeorgemontalvo4147
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@paconava3718
CalvinHarrisVEVO one of tour bests songs
@rakshatsrivastav873
12 years later and still one of the best songs. 2010s were incredible.
@karlivanr
indeed, 2010-2015 will always be special for me
@pauloalencar5504
ALEX H remix, the best !! 🎵💃🕺💥🔊 🇧🇷 ://youtu.be/khkOvCC-cwU
@jwebb4750
Was out in 2009