Cocoon (Catfish and the Bottlemen song)

"Cocoon" is the fifth single by Welsh indie rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen. The song was included on their debut studio album, The Balcony. The single was released on 15 September 2014. The single did not contain a B-side.

"Cocoon"
Single by Catfish and the Bottlemen
from the album The Balcony
Released15 September 2014
Genre
Length4:04
Label
Songwriter(s)Van McCann
Producer(s)Jim Abbiss
Catfish and the Bottlemen singles chronology
"Fallout"
(2014)
"Cocoon"
(2014)
"Pacifier"
(2014)
Music video
"Cocoon" on YouTube

Cocoon was written about Van’s on and off girlfriend Nyree Waters.[1]

An acoustic version of the song was featured in the FIFA 15 and FIFA 23 video game soundtracks.[1] This replaces 'but fuck it' with 'forget it', which also applies to the radio edit.

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Cocoon"4:04
Total length:4:04

Charts

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Chart (2014–2015) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[2] 78
UK Singles (OCC)[3] 109
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[4] 29
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[5] 50

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[6] Platinum 600,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Listen to the FIFA 15 Soundtrack". EA Sports. Electronic Arts. 16 September 2014. Retrieved 14 July 2017.
  2. ^ "Catfish and the Bottlemen – Cocoon" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  3. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  4. ^ "Catfish and the Bottlemen Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  5. ^ "Catfish and the Bottlemen Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  6. ^ "British single certifications – Catfish & The Bottlemen – Cocoon". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
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