"3AM (Pull Up)" is a song recorded by English singer Charli XCX, written for her mixtape Number 1 Angel (2017).[5][6] The song features Danish singer and songwriter MØ.[6][7][8] The song received positive reviews from critics, with some considering it a highlight of the mixtape.
| "3AM (Pull Up)" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Charli XCX featuring MØ | |
| from the album Number 1 Angel | |
| Genre | |
| Length | 3:59 |
| Label | |
| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Easy FX |
| Lyric video | |
| "3 AM (Pull Up)" on YouTube | |
Composition
edit"3AM (Pull Up)" has been described as a bubbly synth-pop,[2] tropical house[3] and dancehall[1] song. According to Pitchfork, the song's lyrical content contains an entire emotional arc.[9] Rolling Stone observed that the lyrics described a "the throes of a so-bad-it's-good relationship."[10] The single also shows XCX resisting the guy she keeps "backsliding" to,[7] and contemplating the feeling of being a "booty call."[5]
Release
edit"3AM (Pull Up)" was one of three songs (the others being "Lipgloss" and "Dreamer") that were shared preceding the release of Number 1 Angel.[2]
Critical reception
edit"3AM (Pull Up)" received positive reviews from music critics. Billboard called the song "an album highlight", giving praise to MØ's guest appearance on the song.[7] NME called the song "hugely fun".[8] Ahead of the release of her 2022 album Crash, Consequence of Sound ranked the song as Charli's sixth best song.[11]
Chart performance
editDespite not being released as a single, it reached #9 on the New Zealand Heatseekers chart.[12]
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[12] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Number 1 Angel by Charli XCX on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- ^ a b c Blistein, Jon (7 March 2017). "Charli XCX Unveils Three Bombastic Songs From New Mixtape". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ a b St. Asaph, Katherine. "Charli XCX: Number 1 Angel Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ^ Wright, Jonathan (14 March 2017). "Charli XCX – Number 1 Angel (Asylum)". God Is In The TV. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
- ^ a b "Review: Charli XCX, Number 1 Angel". Pretty Much Amazing. Archived from the original on 2017-04-26. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- ^ a b "Charli XCX's 'Number 1 Angel': Mixtape Review". idolator. 2017-03-10. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- ^ a b c "Charli XCX Returns for Her 'Number 1 Angel' Spot on New Mixtape: Critic's Take". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- ^ a b "Charli XCX's 'Number 1 Angel' mixtape is more than just a stopgap between records - NME". NME. 2017-03-10. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- ^ "Charli XCX: Number 1 Angel Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- ^ "Charli XCX Unveils Three Bombastic Songs From New Mixtape". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- ^ Crouch, Rachael (2022-03-16). "Charli XCX's 10 Best Songs". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
- ^ a b "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". THE OFFICIAL NZ MUSIC CHART. Retrieved 2017-06-03.