"On Somebody" is a song by American singer Ava Max, released on December 30, 2019, through Atlantic Records as a promotional single. The song was written by Max, Lisa Scinta, Nate Cyphert, and producers Cirkut and Jason Evigan. "On Somebody" is an electropop song which consists of a harpsichord. The lyrics depict the difficult nature of moving on from a relationship. The song received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the production. It peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart.
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| Promotional single by Ava Max | |
| Released | December 30, 2019 |
| Genre | Electropop |
| Length | 3:04 |
| Label | Atlantic |
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| "On Somebody" on YouTube | |
Background and composition
edit"On Somebody" was released on December 30, 2019, prior to Max's performance on Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve the next day.[1][2] The song was written by Max, Lisa Scinta, Nate Cyphert, and producers Cirkut and Jason Evigan.[3] It is an electropop song,[4] with lyrics describing a person struggling to move on from a failed relationship.[1] "On Somebody" begins with Max singing the opening line, "Heartbreak. Heartbreak is a motherfucker",[2][4] which is accompanied by a harpsichord with fuzzed-out vocal treatment throughout the duration of the song.[5]
Reception
editIndia McCarty from Soundigest described "On Somebody" as "interesting", based on how Max details a relationship.[4] Idolator staff Mike Nied listed the song as one of his favorite tracks by Max, which he described the chorus as "relateable".[2] Writing for Paper, Michael Love wrote that while the song's lyrics were a "tried-and-true narrative", he commended the production for containing surprises which kept the song interesting.[5] "On Somebody" peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart dated January 13, 2020.[6]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from Apple Music metadata.[3]
- Amanda Ava Koci – vocals, songwriting
- Henry Walter – production, songwriting
- Jason Evigan – production, songwriting
- Lisa Scinta – songwriting
- Nate Cyphert – songwriting
Charts
edit| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
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| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[6] | 35 |
References
edit- ^ a b "Ava Max releases her last new song of 2019, 'On Somebody'". ABC News Radio. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ a b c Nied, Mike (December 30, 2019). "Ava Max Deals With Breakup Blues On New Bop 'On Somebody'". Idolator. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- ^ a b Ava Max (December 30, 2019). On Somebody (Apple Music). Atlantic Records.
- ^ a b c McCarty, India (January 8, 2020). "Ava Max On Somebody: New Single Explores Heartbreak". Soundigest. Retrieved October 20, 2020.
- ^ a b Love, Michael (January 3, 2020). "Bops Only: 10 Songs You Need to Start Your Weekend Right". Paper. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- ^ a b "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved October 20, 2020.