Now That You Can't Have Me
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"Now That You Can't Have Me" is the second and final single from Cosima De Vito
's self-titled debut album, Cosima
. Released in December 2004 following the success of "When the War Is Over", the single peaked at number forty-two on the ARIA Charts
.
and was produced by Khris Kellow (who produced Christina Aguilera
's debut album). It was said that when Cosima
first heard the song, she believed it destined for her.
The song is the sultry ode of a woman who no longer wants her ex-lover back. The chorus says "Now that you can't have me, that's when you want me. But baby, it's too late, time to set the record straight." The song is woman-empowering and documents the heartache of a relationship breakdown before refusing to accept her ex-lover's apology.
, charting high on debut but dropping quickly due to inadequate promotion. It is believed that the single could have charted higher initially, however distribution problems marred its release and many fans had to wait until the second week to purchase it. It was revealed that if the problems did not happen, the single would have debuted at #37. If all sales were combined, the single would have reached #28.
and was on high rotation. Its popularity peaked regrettably before the single was released and could have added to the reasons behind its low debut.
Cosima De Vito
Cosima De Vito , also known simply as Cosima, is an Australian singer-songwriter. She rose to fame as a contestant of the original Australian Idol series in 2003...
's self-titled debut album, Cosima
Cosima (album)
Cosima is the self-titled debut album by Australian Idol finalist and Australian singer Cosima De Vito, released in 2004 . The album features the Cold Chisel-cover and power ballad hit single "When the War Is Over" and songs penned by American songwriter Diane Warren...
. Released in December 2004 following the success of "When the War Is Over", the single peaked at number forty-two on the ARIA Charts
ARIA Charts
The ARIA charts are the main Australian music sales charts, issued weekly by the Australian Recording Industry Association. The charts are a record of the highest selling singles and albums in various genres in Australia. ARIA commenced compiling its own charts in-house from the week ending 26 June...
.
About the record
"Now That You Can't Have Me" was penned by songwriter Diane WarrenDiane Warren
Diane Eve Warren , is a US songwriter. Her songs have received six Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, including one win and seven Grammy Award nominations, including one win. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001...
and was produced by Khris Kellow (who produced Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Christina María Aguilera is an American recording artist and actress. Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994...
's debut album). It was said that when Cosima
Cosima De Vito
Cosima De Vito , also known simply as Cosima, is an Australian singer-songwriter. She rose to fame as a contestant of the original Australian Idol series in 2003...
first heard the song, she believed it destined for her.
The song is the sultry ode of a woman who no longer wants her ex-lover back. The chorus says "Now that you can't have me, that's when you want me. But baby, it's too late, time to set the record straight." The song is woman-empowering and documents the heartache of a relationship breakdown before refusing to accept her ex-lover's apology.
Reception
"Now That You Can't Have Me" proved to be an unsuccessful single. There was much controversy among Cosima fans at the time that mainstream radio refused to play the song. Indeed some radio stations labelled the song 'unsuitable' and not 'radio-friendly'. The song peaked at number forty-two on its debut and dropped out of the Top fifty thereafter and spent eight weeks in the top one hundred. This single continued the trend set by Cosima's debut albumCosima (album)
Cosima is the self-titled debut album by Australian Idol finalist and Australian singer Cosima De Vito, released in 2004 . The album features the Cold Chisel-cover and power ballad hit single "When the War Is Over" and songs penned by American songwriter Diane Warren...
, charting high on debut but dropping quickly due to inadequate promotion. It is believed that the single could have charted higher initially, however distribution problems marred its release and many fans had to wait until the second week to purchase it. It was revealed that if the problems did not happen, the single would have debuted at #37. If all sales were combined, the single would have reached #28.
Music video
The music video for "Now That You Can't Have Me" was directed by Paul Joseph Sullivan and showed a different side to Cosima's image. Revealing a sultry, mysterious side, the clip used lots of shadows and lightning to heighten the dramatic effect. Cosima appears at time in a dark room with candles, suggesting witchcraft. The music video was initially very popular on shows such as Video HitsVideo Hits (Australian TV series)
Video Hits was an Australian music video program that first aired on 15 February 1987. From 7 May 2011 it broadcasted on Network Ten for two hours each Saturday and Sunday morning: 10am – 12pm on Saturdays and 8am – 10am on Sundays. Video Hits was the world's second longest running music show...
and was on high rotation. Its popularity peaked regrettably before the single was released and could have added to the reasons behind its low debut.
Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Australian Recording Industry Association The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956... Singles Chart |
42 |
| Australasian Singles Chart | 15 |