"Taking Over Me" is the second single released by British

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band Lawson, via

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. The single was released in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2012, as the second single from their debut studio album, ''

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'', and reached number three on the UK Singles Chart, becoming their highest charting single to date along with "

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Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Taking Over Me" premiered on YouTube on 6 July 2012, at a total length of three minutes and ten seconds. Directed by Josh Forbes, the video features the four boys performing in a desert town, visiting places such as restaurants and clubs. The video paired each of the boys with a different on-screen girlfriend – Andy's on-screen girlfriend was played by Chelsea Turnbo, Ryan's by Melissa Jones, Joel's by Kat McCleary and Adam's by Lexi Johnston.

Critical reception

Lewis Corner of ''

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'' gave the song a positive review stating:

"I can stop the world, with only just your kiss," frontman Andy Brown gushes on Lawson's latest single. It's a far cry from his heart-shattering ode to a past love on debut smash 'When She Was Mine', though given the song's chart success, the band certainly have a lot to be happy about at the moment. But while the four-piece return with a more positive outlook, their ear for a guitar-pop stadium filler remains second to none. "You're taking over me/ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh/ I'm in ecstasy," they croon on a chorus befitting such elation; and with another stellar track under their worn, brown leather belts, we suspect they won't be coming down any time soon. .

Track listing

* Digital download - EP # "Taking Over Me" - 3:10 # "Still Hurts" - 3:40 (Written By: Andy Brown,

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Charts

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Release history

References

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