

Although based on a very controversial topic, it was loved by fans and critics from all around. Love Me Like You Do is clearly the most important song Ellie Goulding’s career. Ellie Goulding – Love Me Like You Do Review GOULDING GROWS: After Ellie Goulding appeared as the musical guest on the May 7 episode of Saturday Night Live, sales for her Lights' album brighten by. The lyrics of the main chorus consisting of “Love Me Like You Do” basically portray the whole concept of the film which is based on the notorious intimate methods that the two main characters improvise throughout the film. The cut-outs become synched with the lyrics of the song as we get to see the introduction and the eventual intimacy that occurs between the two main characters. As the song progresses, numerous cut-outs are displayed which are taken from the film. Moving on to the film’s official video, Love Me Like You Do features Ellie Goulding herself who appears to be performing at a large mansion, fairly similar to the one which is portrayed in the film as well. Goulding, who was already occupied with the production of her third studio album, initially planned to decline, however, after meeting the directors and the rest of the crew, she changed her decision and began working on the song regardless of her already-busy schedule. Since it had to be sung and shot specifically for a movie, the filmmakers wanted the song to fit in with the tone of its controversial film topic. Production for this song began after Republic Records had contacted Goulding’s management and told them about their requirements. In addition to that, it also enabled Goulding herself to receive a nomination for Best Original Song at the Grammy Awards. Apart from that the film, Love Me Like You Do came up to the third position at the Billboard Hot 100. The song became Ellie Goulding’s most successful single by topping the charts of over 25 countries including Australia, Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Slovakia, Germany, Greece, Sweden, Norway, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain,, and Switzerland.

Love Me Like You Do became an instant hit as soon as it came out.
