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Something in the Heavens

"Something in the Heavens" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi, released on 18 September 2025 through Vertigo and Universal as the second single from his third extended play Survive.

"Something in the Heavens"
Something in the Heavens - Lewis Capaldi
Single by Lewis Capaldi
from the EP Survive
Released18 September 2025
Genre
Length3:18
Label
Songwriters
  • Lewis Capaldi
  • Connor McDonough
  • Riley McDonough
Producers
  • Connor McDonough
  • Riley McDonough
  • Luke Glazewski
Lewis Capaldi singles chronology
"Survive"
(2025)		 "Something in the Heavens"
(2025)		 "Almost"
(2025)

Background and release

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"Something in the Heavens" is the second single following Capaldi's comeback in June 2025, when he released the single "Survive" and went on to play a surprise set on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival 2025.[1] On 2 July 2025, a demo of the song was released under the title "Sounds Of Gathering Clouds" from the CD Lyrics of "Survive". The song was later titled as "Something In The Heavens" and was reportedly planned to be released on 14 August 2025, but it was later delayed.

On 3 September 2025, some of Capaldi's fans received a bouquet of flowers in the mail, alongside a signed card with the lyric "'Something in the Heavens' tells me that we'll be together again," handwritten on the front. When opened, a short snippet of the song plays. Scottish singer Susan Boyle, with whom Capaldi has developed a friendship, also received a bouquet. The following day, Capaldi publicly teased the song for the first time by posting an extended version of the previous snippet to social media.[2][3]

The song debuted live on 6 September 2025, during the opening show of Capaldi's Summer 2025 UK & Ireland tour, in Sheffield.[4] On 15 September 2025, Capaldi announced via social media that "Something in the Heavens" would release just three days later, on 18 September 2025.[5] The song's meaning revolves around a love that persists after loss, a promise to hold on until the next life, and the imagery of heaven as reunion.[6]

Critical reception

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Sophie Graham of Music and Gigs describes "Something in the Heavens" as "raw, heartfelt, and quintessentially Capaldi, proving once again he knows how to make a song feel like it’s just for you."[7] Music Talkers says the song "doesn’t reinvent Capaldi’s wheel—but it doesn’t need to." They state further, "It’s a subtle evolution of his trademark balladry—less polished pop sheen, more atmospheric folk-soul."[8]

Universal Music Canada said, "'Something In The Heavens' details loss in all its forms - but also the glimmers of hope that remain - and is yet another breathtaking example of Lewis’s extraordinary gift for cutting straight to the soul."[9]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Something in the Heavens"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[22] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history for "Something in the Heavens"
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various 18 September 2025 [23]

References

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  1. ↑ Dunworth, Liberty (18 September 2025). "Lewis Capaldi shares heartfelt new single 'Something In The Heavens'". NME. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  2. ↑ Burns, Georgia (4 September 2025). "Lewis Capaldi teases new single after sending surprising packages to fans". Yahoo News UK. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  3. ↑ Burns, Georgia; Webster, Kieran (6 September 2025). "Lewis Capaldi sends Susan Boyle a bouquet of flowers as friendship blooms". Yahoo News UK. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  4. ↑ Poole, Cameron (7 September 2025). "Lewis Capaldi live in Sheffield: Scotland's favourite superstar makes a triumphant return". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  5. ↑ Shephard, Amy (18 September 2025). "Lewis Capaldi drops new single 'Something In The Heavens'". Rayo. Retrieved 18 September 2025.
  6. ↑ Lee, Derrick. "Lewis Capaldi's "Something In The Heavens" Is His Most Soul-Stirring Song Yet". Blurred Culture. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  7. ↑ Graham, Sophie (19 September 2025). "Capaldi's New Anthem 'Something In The Heavens' Brings Back Raw Emotion". Music and Gigs. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  8. ↑ Braithwaite, Andrew (19 September 2025). "Lewis Capaldi Returns With Single "Something In The Heavens"– Fans Call It "Hauntingly Beautiful"". Music Talkers. Retrieved 18 April 2026.
  9. ↑ "Lewis Capaldi Unveils His Soul-Stirring New Anthem "Something In Heaven"". Universal Music Canada. 18 September 2025. Retrieved 1 October 2025.
  10. ↑ "Airplay Radio Chart Top100 – 10. studenoga 2025" (in Croatian). Top lista. 10 November 2025. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
  11. ↑ "Official Irish Singles Chart on 3/10/2025 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  12. ↑ "Latvijas mūzikas topā veiksmes stāstu raksta duets "Yūt" ar singlu "Acis"" [The duo "Yūt" writes a success story in the Latvian music charts with their single "Acis"] (in Latvian). TV Net [lv]. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  13. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Oct 9, 2025". TopHit. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 11 October 2025.
  14. ↑ "Dutch Single Tip 04/10/2025" (in Dutch). Dutch Charts. 4 October 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  15. ↑ "Official Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 26 September 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  16. ↑ "Singel 2025 uke 39". IFPI Norge. Retrieved 27 September 2025.
  17. ↑ "ČNS IFPI – SK Radio – Top 100 – 41. týden 2025" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  18. ↑ "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 39, 2025". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  19. ↑ "Lewis Capaldi – Something in the Heavens". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  20. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 26/9/2025 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  21. ↑ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: October 2025". TopHit. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  22. ↑ "British single certifications – Lewis Capaldi – Something in the Heavens". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 8 April 2025. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Something in the Heavens Lewis Capaldi in the "Search:" field.
  23. ↑ "Something In The Heavens - Single". 18 September 2025 – via Apple Music.
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