James Arthur

Released: October 18, 2019

Songwriter: Dave Gibson Bradley Spence Alex Beitzke James Arthur

Producer: Bradley Spence Alex Beitzke

[Verse 1]
I'm packin' my bags that I didn't unpack the last time
I'm sayin', "see you again" so many times it's becomin' my tag line
But you know the truth, I'd rather hold you
Than try to catch this flight
So many things I'd rather say
But for now, it's "goodbye"

[Pre-Chorus]
You say I'm always leavin'
You, when you're sleepin' alone
But the car's outside
But I don't wanna go tonight

[Chorus]
I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee
Unless you pack your bags
You're comin' with me
I'm tired of lovin' from afar
And never being where you are
Close the windows, lock the doors
Don't wanna leave you anymore

[Verse 2]
I'm starin' at the same four walls in a different hotel
It's an unfamiliar feelin', but I know it so well
Oh, but you know the truth, I'd rather hold you
Than this mobile in my hand
But I guess it'll do
'Cause for you, I would run up my phone bill

[Pre-Chorus]
You say I'm always leavin'
You, when you need me the most, but darling
But the car's outside
But I don't wanna go tonight

[Chorus]
I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee
Unless you pack your bags
You're comin' with me
I'm tired of lovin' from afar
And never being where you are
Close the windows, lock the doors
Don't wanna leave you anymore

[Post-Chorus]
Ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh, ah
Don't wanna leave you anymore

[Bridge]
Oh, darling, all of the city lights
Never shine as bright as your eyes
I would trade them all for a minute more
But the car's outside
And he's called me twice
But he's gonna have to wait tonight

[Chorus]
I'm not gettin' in the Addison Lee
Unless you pack your bags
You're comin' with me
I'm tired of lovin' from afar
And never being where you are
Close the windows, lock the doors
Don't wanna leave you anymore

[Post-Chorus]
Ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh, ah
Ooh-ooh, ah
No, I don't wanna leave you anymore
I don't wanna leave you
I don't wanna leave you
I don't wanna leave you
Don't wanna leave you anymore

James Arthur was born in 1988 in Middlesbrough, England. He won the X Factor in 2012 before releasing the album, James Arthur, in 2013.

After two international tours, Arthur released his sophomore album Back From the Edge in October 2016. The album featured the single “Say You Won’t Let Go” which stayed at the top of the UK Singles Chart for three weeks.

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