"Older" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lizzy McAlpine and the title track of her third studio album (2024). The song was written by the artist alongside Mason Stoops and Taylor Mackall, while the production was handled by the former two. RCA Records released "Older" on February 13, 2024, as the lead single from the album. It is a stripped-down ballad with lyrics about the feeling of growing up.
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| Single by Lizzy McAlpine | ||||
| from the album Older | ||||
| Released | February 13, 2024 | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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Background and release
editVia social media, Lizzy McAlpine announced the track along with its release date on February 1, 2024.[1] While releasing the song, she announced the follow-up to 2022's Five Seconds Flat,[2] her third studio album, set for release on April 5.[3] A lyric video for the song was published on February 16.[4]
Recording and composition
edit"Older" was recorded and produced in Los Angeles with Mason Stoops, and contains additional songwriting by Taylor Mackall.[2] It is a "pared-back"[5] voice-piano-electric guitar ballad,[4] described as "gut-wrenching"[6] and "imbued with symptoms of growth".[7] According to Exclaim!, with the opening lines (Over and over / A carousel ride / Pay for your ticket / Watch the red moon climb), McAlpine recalls Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides, Now".[5]
Live performances
editOn March 27, 2024, McAlpine performed the song live for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, backed only by a pianist and guitarist.[8]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9] | 33 |
References
edit- ^ Lizzy McAlpine [@LizzyMcAlpine] (February 1, 2024). "my new song, Older, out February 13th. presave on my website now!!!!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Pappis, Konstantinos (February 13, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Announces New Album 'Older', Shares New Single". Our Culture. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Jamieson, Sarah (February 13, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine announces new album 'Older'". DIY. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Tinkham, Chris (February 16, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Announces New Album, Shares Lyric Video for Title Track "Older"". Under the Radar. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Lapierre, Megan (February 13, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Uncovers Timeless Truths on "Older"". Exclaim. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Libby, Giselle (February 13, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Returns With the Heartbreaking "Older," Announces Highly-Anticipated New Album". Ones to Watch. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Murray, Robin (February 14, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine's 'Older' Is A Hushed Showstopper". Clash. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ Siroky, Mary (March 28, 2024). "Lizzy McAlpine Gives First Live Performance of "Older" on Fallon: Watch". Consequence. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of March 2, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved February 27, 2024.