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.
It Was You
Calvin Harris Lyrics
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And it was you who's changed my way
It was you, oh, you're changing my way, baby
And it was you who's changed my way
It was you who got me, babe
And it was you who's changed my way
(1, 2, 3, go)
It was you who got me, babe
And it was you who's changed my way
It was you, oh, you're changing my way, baby
And it was you who's changed my way
It was you who got me, babe
And it was you who's changed my way
It was you
(1, 2, 3, go)
The lyrics of Calvin Harris & Firebeatz's song It Was You seem to be about a relationship where one person has had a profound impact on the other's life. The first two lines make it clear that it was the person they are talking to who got them and then changed their way. This could be interpreted as meeting someone who has helped them see things in a different light, or having an experience that has caused them to reassess their life.
The repetition of the lines "It was you who got me, babe" and "It was you who's changed my way" emphasizes the idea that this person is responsible for the singer's transformation. The use of "baby" and "go" in the lyrics gives the song a playful feel, which is consistent with the upbeat, dancey melody. It seems that the singer is grateful for this person's influence and recognizes how important they have been in their life.
In summary, the lyrics to It Was You by Calvin Harris & Firebeatz describe a transformative relationship where one person has had a significant impact on the other. The song seems to celebrate the positive influence this person has had on the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
It was you who got me, babe
You were the one who caught my attention and sparked my interest, my dear.
And it was you who's changed my way
You were the one who caused me to see things in a different way and altered my path.
It was you, oh, you're changing my way, baby
You in particular, my love, are actively transforming how I approach life.
And it was you who's changed my way
You alone are responsible for the shifts in my perspective and behavior.
It was you who got me, babe
It was nobody but you who incited my interest and fascination.
And it was you who's changed my way
You, solely you, impacted and altered the course of my life.
It was you
Ultimately, you are the root of all of these things.
(1, 2, 3, go)
A transition into the musical component of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CALVIN HARRIS, JURRE VAN DOESELAAR, TIM BENJAMIN SMULDERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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@Darkest_Soul_187
Definitely his best album so far.
@truluvmex
Yes! I agree.
@UltimateProOFFICIAL
Jimmy Darmody mmm Galantis- Pharmacy???
@themaninthehell8671
Galantes Pharmacy esa shit!
@themaninthehell8671
Was*
@kiahdale3858
+Jimmy Darmody i think ready for the weekend was better.
@JORDAN23TV
this song just popped up in my head randomly
@silviatheresia4488
same
@202aaaaaa
same