Love Me like You Do is a song performed by Ellie Goulding. Recorded for the soundtrack of the 2015 film Fifty Shades of Grey, the track is an emotive pop ballad produced in a contemporary electropop style. It was released as a single in early 2015 and later included on Goulding's third studio album, Delirium, as well as appearing on the movie soundtrack.

Musical style and composition

The song blends sweeping pop melodies with electronic production and a slow-building arrangement typical of mainstream electropop. Critics and listeners have noted its cinematic quality, which was intended to match the film's romantic and dramatic tone. The track foregrounds Goulding's breathy vocal delivery over layered synths and a steady, theatrical beat, creating an anthemic chorus designed for broad radio appeal.

Release and placement

Issued as a single tied to the motion picture, the song became one of the most commercially successful tracks associated with the film. It is listed among the primary songs on the movie soundtrack and was later repurposed for the artist's own album campaign. The single helped raise the profile of the soundtrack while also sustaining Goulding's presence on international pop charts.

Commercial performance and reception

The single reached high chart positions in several countries: it peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and broke into the top five in North America, reaching number three on both the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and the Canadian Hot 100. Reviewers generally praised the song's production and Goulding's vocal interpretation, and it received extensive radio play and streaming during its peak months.

Music video and cultural impact

The official music video, released to accompany the single, contributed to the song's popular reach. By March 2018 the video had amassed over 1.7 billion views on YouTube, reflecting its long-term streaming appeal. The track has since been used in live performances, televised events, and covers, and remains closely associated with the film's marketing and the mid-2010s pop landscape.

Notable facts

  • The song is commonly described as an electropop ballad; see references to the genre in contemporary coverage: electropop.
  • Initially tied to the Fifty Shades of Grey soundtrack, it was incorporated into Goulding's own album efforts on Delirium.
  • Its chart performance and streaming counts made it one of Goulding's most commercially prominent singles.

For more context about the performer and the single's place in her career, consult artist profiles and chart histories attributed to the release and its promotional cycle, including listings that detail the single's credits and production team: artist information.