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| Single by Natasha Bedingfield | ||||
| from the album Unwritten | ||||
| B-side | "The One That Got Away" | |||
| Released | 16 August 2004 | |||
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| Length | 3:36 | |||
| Label | Phonogenic | |||
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| "These Words" on YouTube | ||||
"These Words" (also known as "These Words (I Love You, I Love You)") is a song by British singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield. It was written by Steve Kipner, Andrew Frampton, Wayne Wilkins and Bedingfield for her 2004 debut album, Unwritten. The song is the album's opening track, and was released as its second single. "These Words" details Bedingfield's lack of inspiration and her reaction to pressure from her record label to produce a hit song.[1]
"These Words" was released as the album's second international single and as the lead single in North America. The single sold well, reached the top 40 worldwide, and topped the charts in both Ireland and the United Kingdom. It was certified platinum in the United States and Australia, and was nominated for "Best British Single" at the 2005 BRIT Awards. The song was very well received by music critics, and was frequently cited as a highlight of the album.