Impossible

## Single by James Arthur

"**Impossible**" is a the debut single by James Arthur, released on December 9, 2012, after winning the UK TV singing competition series *The X Factor*. It peaked at number one on the UK Singles Charts, and serves as the lead single and fourth track from his self-titled debut studio album, *James Arthur* (2013). Proceeds from all sales when to the charity, Together for Short Lives.

"Impossible" is a cover of the 2010 song of the same name by Shontelle.

## Lyrics

* Single
* Acoustic

**Lyrics**
[Intro]

Mmm-hmm, mm

[Verse 1]

I remember years ago

Someone told me I should take

Caution when it comes to love, I did

And you were strong and I was not

My illusion, my mistake

I was careless, I forgot, I did

[Pre-Chorus]

And now

When all is done, there is nothing to say

You have gone and so effortlessly

You have won, you can go ahead tell them

[Chorus]

Tell them all I know now

Shout it from the rooftops

Write it on the skyline

All we had is gone now

Tell them I was happy

And my heart is broken

All my scars are open

Tell them what I hoped would be

Impossible, impossible

Impossible, impossible

[Verse 2]

Falling out of love is hard

Falling for betrayal is worse

Broken trust and broken hearts, I know, I know

Thinking all you need is there

Building faith on love and words

Empty promises will wear, I know

[Pre-Chorus]

I know and now

When all is done, there is nothing to say

And if you're done with embarrassing me

On your own you can go ahead tell them

[Chorus]

Tell them all I know now

Shout it from the rooftops

Write it on the skyline

All we had is gone now

Tell them I was happy

And my heart is broken

All my scars are open

Tell them what I hoped would be

Impossible, impossible

Impossible, impossible

[Bridge]

I remember years ago

Someone told me I should take

Caution when it comes to love, I did

[Chorus]

Tell them all I know now

Shout it from the rooftops

Write it on the skyline

All we had is gone now

Tell them I was happy

And my heart is broken

Hoped would be

Impossible (Impossible), impossible (Impossible)

Impossible, impossible

Impossible (Impossible), impossible (Impossible)

Impossible, impossible

**Lyrics**
[Intro]

Mmm-hmm

Oh oh, yeah

[Verse 1]

I remember years ago

Someone told me I should take

Caution when it comes to love, I did

And you were strong and I was not

My illusion, my mistake

I was careless, I forgot, I did

[Pre-Chorus]

And now when all is done

There is nothing to say

You have gone and so effortlessly

You have won, you can go ahead tell them

[Chorus]

Tell them all I know now

Shout it from the rooftops

Write it on the skyline

All we had is gone now

Tell them I was happy

And my heart is broken

All my scars are open

Tell them what I hoped would be

Impossible, impossible

Impossible, impossible

[Verse 2]

Falling out of love is hard

Falling for betrayal is worse

Broken trust and broken hearts

I know, I know

Thinking all you need is there

Building faith on love and words

Empty promises will wear

I know, I know

[Pre-Chorus]

And now when all is done

There is nothing to say

And if you're done with embarrassing me

On your own you can go ahead tell them

[Chorus]

Tell them all I know now

Shout it from the rooftops

Write it on the skyline

All we had is gone now

Tell them I was happy

And my heart is broken

All my scars are open

Tell them what I hoped would be

Impossible, impossible

Impossible, impossible

[Bridge]

And I remember years ago

Someone told me I should take

Caution when it comes to love, I did

[Outro]

Tell them all I know now

Shout it from the rooftops

Write it on the skyline

All we had is gone now

Tell them I was happy

And my heart is broken, yeah

Impossible, impossible

Impossible, impossible

## Gallery

* Acoustic
* The X Factor
* RFM
* Radio 1's Teen Awards
* Jingle Bell Ball