"Crybaby" is a song performed by English recording artist Paloma Faith. The song was released as a digital download on 31 August 2017[4] as the lead single from her fourth studio album The Architect (2017).[5] The song peaked at number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.[6]
| "Crybaby" | ||||
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| Single by Paloma Faith | ||||
| from the album The Architect | ||||
| Released | 31 August 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
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| Length | 3:53 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Starsmith | |||
| Paloma Faith singles chronology | ||||
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Background and composition
edit"Crybaby" is a "slinky soul-funk"[1] and disco[2][3] track. The song was written by Paloma Faith, Lindy Robbins, Cleo Tighe and Fin Dow-Smith,[7] with the latter handling production.[8] The song talks about toxic masculinity, with Paloma describing the song's lyrics as "a conversation between a man and I (sic), and the song questions whether global conflicts would cease to exist if men successfully dealt with their feelings. Would things be resolved without attack and with measured discussion?"[1][9]
Music video
editThe dystopian visual for "Crybaby" premiered on 22 September 2017.[10] British actor Wesley Kent-Hargreaves played “Lead Boy”.[11] The lead Elder, who gives the speech to the boys at the beginning of the video, is the actor Tom Keller.
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Crybaby" | 3:53 |
Charts
edit| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[12] | 34 |
| Croatia (HRT)[13] | 29 |
| Scotland (OCC)[14] | 12 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[15] | 36 |
| UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[16] | 7 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[17] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31 August 2017[4] | Digital download |
References
edit- ^ a b c "Listen to Paloma Faith's slinky and soulful new single Crybaby". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ a b "PALOMA FAITH WILL RELEASE HER NEW ALBUM 'THE ARCHITECT' ON NOVEMBER 17: Pressparty". Pressparty. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ a b "SINGLE REVIEW: Paloma Faith – Crybaby". ThomasBleach. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ a b "Crybaby - Single by Paloma Faith on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "Paloma Faith Debuts Dystopian 'Crybaby' Video, Reveals Artwork & Tracklist For 'The Architect'!". Jon ALi's Blog. 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com.
- ^ "Paloma Faith unveils new single Crybaby". Music Week. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ "Paloma Faith Spreads Good Vibes With New Single "Crybaby"". idolator. 2017-08-31. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Paloma Faith makes her return to music with 'Crybaby' | HUNGER TV". HUNGER TV. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Paloma Faith releases powerful video for incredible new single Crybaby - watch". Gay Times. 2017-09-22. Archived from the original on 2017-09-30. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "You are being redirected..." www.buttercupagency.co.uk.
- ^ "Paloma Faith – Crybaby" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ^ "Croatia ARC TOP 100". HRT. Archived from the original on 30 November 2017. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ^ "British single certifications – Paloma Faith – Crybaby". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 July 2018.