Glad You Came is a 2011 single by British-Irish boy band The Wanted. It was the group’s third single and the first from their second studio album, Battleground. The song has become one of the band’s signature songs, becoming a top ten hit in various countries and reaching number three in the United Kingdom. It has since been certified Gold in the UK and Platinum in the United States.
Overview of Glad You Came
Glad You Came is an upbeat pop song that was written by Steve Mac, Wayne Hector, and Ed Drewett. The song is about a man who is happy to be with his love interest, and how he is glad that she came into his life. The song was released on July 19, 2011 and peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart. It also charted in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. The Wanted released a music video for the song in August 2011, which has since been viewed over 200 million times on YouTube. The song was also used in the 2012 film Pitch Perfect and in several television shows.
Full Lyrics of Glad You Came
Verse 1:
The sun goes down, the stars come out
And all that counts is here and now
My universe will never be the same
I’m glad you came
Chorus:
You cast a spell on me, spell on me
You hit me like the sky fell on me, fell on me
And I decided you look well on me, well on me
So let’s go somewhere no one else can see, you and me
Verse 2:
You light me up, you make me glow
And I’ve been dying just to let you know
I’m so in love, and now I understand
I’m glad you came
Chorus:
You cast a spell on me, spell on me
You hit me like the sky fell on me, fell on me
And I decided you look well on me, well on me
So let’s go somewhere no one else can see, you and me
Bridge:
You lift my feet off the ground
You spin me around, you make me crazier, crazier
Feeling like I’m falling and I’m lost in your eyes
You make me crazier, crazier, crazier
Chorus:
You cast a spell on me, spell on me
You hit me like the sky fell on me, fell on me
And I decided you look well on me, well on me
So let’s go somewhere no one else can see, you and me
Glad You Came is a classic pop song by The Wanted that has been appreciated worldwide. Its catchy lyrics and upbeat melody make it an instant hit. The song is sure to get stuck in your head and will have you singing along in no time.