The River — James Bay - Hold Back

It reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and was certified multi-platinum in several countries.

The song focuses on the struggle to maintain personal connections while life and a blossoming career move at an overwhelming pace. James Bay - Hold Back The River

Bay explained that the "river" represents the rush of life and time. He wrote the song after a busy period of touring when he felt a desperate need to reconnect with his friends and family properly. It reached number two on the UK Singles

You can find the full lyrics and official credits on Genius or listen to the track on Spotify . James Bay - Hold Back The River