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The track marked a pivotal moment for both artists. For , it was her first official release following her X Factor win, proving she had the powerhouse vocals to carry more than just a competition winner's single. For Clean Bandit , it was their first major release since "Stronger," and notably the last single to feature founding violinist Neil Amin-Smith before his departure.

The video features a literal battle of fire and water, representing the internal fire needed to walk away from someone you love. Clean Bandit - Tears (feat. Louisa Johnson)

The collaboration was actually suggested by Simon Cowell, who called Patterson to insist he hear Johnson's voice on the track. The result was a "mad beast" of a song that evolved over a year from a simple piano melody into a complex production featuring changing time signatures and a "1990s vision of a future breakup song". Lyrical Depth: Finding Power in the Pain The track marked a pivotal moment for both artists

"Tears" peaked at number five on the UK charts and remains a staple of the band’s live sets. It successfully bridged the gap between pure pop and sophisticated electronic music, utilizing signature "pinched violins" to emphasize the jolts of pain described in the lyrics. Tears (feat. Louisa Johnson) - Acoustic Piano Lyrics - Dork The video features a literal battle of fire