"Face to Face" is a song by the English singer Rex Orange County, from his third studio album, Pony (2019). The song was released on 23 October 2019, as the third and final single from the album. The song was solely written by Rex Orange County, who produced the song with Ben Baptie.
| "Face to Face" | ||||
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| Single by Rex Orange County | ||||
| from the album Pony | ||||
| Released | 23 October 2019 | |||
| Length | 3:39 | |||
| Label | RCA Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Alex O'Connor | |||
| Producer(s) |
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| Rex Orange County singles chronology | ||||
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Background
edit"Face to Face" was first previewed by Rex Orange County at the Bowery Ballroom on 22 October 2019.[1]
Composition and lyrics
editRex Orange County stated on Twitter that "Face to Face" is about being "away from home, feeling trapped in an undesirable situation, and finding it difficult to trust people."[2]
Live performances
editOn his debut appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Rex Orange County performed "Face to Face" on 8 January 2020.[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| New Zealand Hot Singles Chart (Recorded Music NZ)[4] | 17 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[5] | 68 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[6] | 8 |
References
edit- ^ Graves, Shahlin (22 October 2019). "Rex Orange County debuts four new songs live from his 'Pony' album". Coup de Main Magazine. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Darville, Jordan (23 October 2019). "Rex Orange County shares new song "Face To Face"". The Fader. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Renshaw, David (8 January 2020). "Watch Rex Orange County play "Face To Face" on Ellen". The Fader. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 4 November 2019. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
- ^ "Rex Orange County - Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 22 March 2024.