Somewhere Only We Know
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| Single by Keane | ||||
| from the album Hopes and Fears | ||||
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| Released | 16 February 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
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| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:57 | |||
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| "Somewhere Only We Know" on YouTube | ||||
"Somewhere Only We Know" is a song composed and performed by English alternative rock band Keane, officially released as the first single from their debut album, Hopes and Fears (2004). The song peaked at number three in the UK Singles Chart during its first week of sales, becoming the band's signature song and biggest hit single to date. It has been certified triple platinum in the UK and double platinum in the US. Keane would perform the song during their set at Live 8 held at Hyde Park, London in 2005.
In 2013, the song was covered by Lily Allen for a John Lewis Christmas advert. Allen's version reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.