

'Impossible' is a midtempo R&Bballad written by Arnthor Birgisson and Ina Wroldsen, in the musical key of A♭ major with a time signature in common time and a tempo of 92 beats per minute. As of 2017, it has sold over 1,310,000 copies in the UK.

It was released shortly after his win and reached number one in the UK and Ireland, as well as charting in the top ten in 20 other countries.

The X Factor winner James Arthur released a cover version of the song after winning the ninth series of the talent competition in December 2012. 'Impossible' peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, number 33 in Canada, number nine in the United Kingdom and number five in Denmark. It was released digitally on 9 February 2010. The song was written by Arnthor Birgisson and Ina Wroldsen, and produced by Birgisson. It is the lead single from her second studio album, No Gravity (2010). ' Impossible' is a song by Barbadian singer and songwriter Shontelle. Chalice Recording Studios, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
