Epic Records serviced it to contemporary hit radio on June 23, 2015, as the fourth and final single from Trainor's debut major-label studio album Title (2015). [2] At the request of Trainor's uncle, Burton Toney, her management listened to the track. "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" is a soul love song which conveys the message to not take time with loved ones for granted. Wherever we're standing. Get DJ recommendations for harmonic mixing. [9][11][12] According to Gelbuda, the track is about not taking time with loved ones for granted. Follow @genius [1] It was composed as a demo "years ago", but Trainor was at first hesitant to show the song to her record label during the recording of her debut album, Title (2015). During their recording of the track "3am" for Title, Trainor told Gelbuda about "Like I'm Gonna Lose You", a reggae song which she felt was a poor fit for the album. Also available on the nbc app. John Legend, 7,462,865 Shazams, featuring on Pop Throwback, and Pure Romance Apple Music playlists. Like I’m gonna lose you. [50][51] Trainor performed the song on the American Music Awards of 2015 on November 22, 2015, in a medley with Charlie Puth's collaboration "Marvin Gaye". And as far as the Hot 100 itself, it peaked at number 8. Listen to Like I'm Gonna Lose You by Meghan Trainor Feat. Trainor has performed "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" live on several shows, including the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and the American Music Awards of 2015. [4] She performed the track solo in a set for The Today Show on May 22, 2015, along with "Dear Future Husband", "All About That Bass" and "Lips Are Movin". In "Like I'm Gonna Lose You," Trainor's heartfelt vocals blend seamlessly with John Legend's own soulful voice as they croon about loving someone wholeheartedly as if they will be gone tomorrow. John Legend – Like I'm Gonna Lose You", "Italian single certifications – Meghan Trainor featuring John Legend – Like I'm Gonna Lose You", Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas, "Polish single certifications – Meghan Trainor feat. Epic Records serviced it to contemporary hit radio on June 23, 2015, as the fourth and final single from Trainor's debut major-label studio album Title (2015). [45] The performance spurred a 45% increase in Title's unit sales in the United States, helping it rise seven positions to number five on the Billboard 200 that week. Trainor and Gelbuda did all of the track's instrumentation, production, and programming. The pair brainstormed, with Gelbuda playing various melodies on a guitar, resulting in a change in sound and tempo. [3] Trainor dreamt about losing a loved one, which led to the song's creation. Number six on my album is called "Like I'm Gonna Lose You," and it's my song featuring John Legend, the legend himself. Overall, “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” charted in almost 20 countries and moreover has been certified multi-Platinum in Australia, New Zealand, Poland and the United States. Carter Rubin and Larriah Jackson bring the coaches to their feet as they perform Meghan Trainor's "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" during The Battles on The Voice. The song was especially successful Down Under. [48] An a cappella rendition of the song by Trainor and Legend premiered on May 27, 2015, by Entertainment Weekly, as part of Pop TV's "Massive Musical Mash-Up". The truth is you never know. //