"Pretty Slowly" is a song by American singer Benson Boone, released on August 15, 2024. It was written by Boone himself, along with the producer Evan Blair and Jack LaFrantz.
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| Single by Benson Boone | ||||
| Released | August 15, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Folk rock | |||
| Length | 4:21 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Blair | |||
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| "Pretty Slowly" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editPrior to releasing it, Benson Boone teased the song on the video-sharing platform TikTok.[1]
Composition
edit"Pretty Slowly" is a folk rock song in which Benson Boone reflects on a romantic relationship that ended in breakup,[2][3][4] over an instrumental composed of piano and guitar.[3][4] He reminisces the positive moments of his relationship in the first verse, and reveals in the chorus that his troubled past drove his partner to leave him.[3][4] In the second verse, he admits she had legitimate reasons for doing so.[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 87 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[6] | 190 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[7] | 85 |
| Latvia Airplay (LAIPA)[8] | 20 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 3 |
| San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[10] | 40 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[11] | 14 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[12] | 43 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 86 |
References
edit- ^ Boyer, Claire (July 22, 2024). "Benson Boone Captivates TikTok with Hints of New Release". Men's Journal. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason (August 16, 2024). "Friday Music Guide: New Music From Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars, Post Malone, LISA & Rosalía and More". Billboard. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d Partridge, Ken (August 16, 2024). "Benson Boone Gets Blindsided By A Breakup On New Song "Pretty Slowly"". Genius. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ a b c Okechukwu, Nmesoma (August 19, 2024). "Benson Boone – Pretty Slowly". Euphoria Magazine. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "Benson Boone Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ "Benson Boone Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Benson Boone". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ "Latvijas spēlētāko dziesmu Radio Top 2024. gads – 37. nedēļa" [Latvia's most played songs Radio Top 2024 – Week 37] (in Latvian). LAIPA. October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 26, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ "Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 09/09/2024" (in Italian). San Marino RTV. 9 September 2024. Archived from the original on 2024-09-09. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 34". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
- ^ "Benson Boone Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2024.