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Where You Are (PinkPantheress song)

"Where You Are" is a song by English singer PinkPantheress featuring American singer-songwriter Willow. It was released on 22 April 2022, through Elektra Records and Parlophone. The song samples "Never Let This Go" by American rock band Paramore.

"Where You Are"
Single by PinkPantheress featuring Willow
Released22 April 2022
GenreElectronic pop
Length
  • 2:33
  • 3:12 (video version)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • PinkPantheress
  • Mura Masa
  • Skrillex
PinkPantheress singles chronology
"Bbycakes"
(2022) 		"Where You Are"
(2022) 		"Picture in My Mind"
(2022)
Willow singles chronology
"Psychofreak"
(2022) 		"Where You Are"
(2022) 		"Memories"
(2022)
Music video
"Where You Are" on YouTube

Background and release

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In January 2022, PinkPantheress revealed that she had a collaboration with Willow in the works.[1] PinkPantheress continued teasing the song until April 2022, when she announced its release for 22 April.[2] The song was released on that day through Elektra and Parlophone.[3]

Composition

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PinkPantheress, Mura Masa, and Skrillex produced "Where You Are". The three of them are credited as writers on the song, along with featured artist Willow and American rock band Paramore,[4] for the sampling of their 2005 track "Never Let This Go".[5] The song's structure follows PinkPantheress' usual formula, with musical elements such as synths and a drum machine beat that recall hit songs from the early 2000s.[6] A guitar was also used.[7] The lyrics of "Where You Are" show PinkPantheress and Willow longing for their past partners back. PinkPantheress sings: "please tell me that you want to meet again"; Willow tormentedly cries out: "now my life's a downward spiral", in contrast with the lead artist's soft vocals.[8][9] Willow's part of the song was described as angsty.[10] Chris DeVille of Stereogum opined that the song was a more "haunted version" of her 2021 single "Just for Me".[11] The song's genre is electronic-pop.[12] It contains elements of UK garage,[13] pop-punk,[14][13] '90s club music and hyperpop.[15] The song's video version runs for three minutes and twelve seconds, which is unusual as PinkPantheress normally makes short-form songs.[16]

Critical reception

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In Clash, Robin Murray called the song "a deeply addictive single", as well as "an unruly pop moment that dismisses the rules and embraces freedom".[15] Dork called the track "reassuringly classic", and complimented the prospect of two distinct artists collaborating.[17] Rob H. of Beats Per Minute called the song "an absolute jam".[18] American Songwriter's Sam Long called PinkPantheress's vocals on the track "angelic", and the single as a whole "hypnotic".[19]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Where You Are"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[20] 49
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[21] 8
UK Singles (OCC)[22] 58
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[23] 22

References

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  1. ^ Ahmed, Aneesa (2022-04-12). "PinkPantheress and Willow Smith collab track 'Where you are' to drop next week". Mixmag. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  2. ^ Renshaw, David (2022-04-11). "PinkPantheress confirms release date for Willow collaboration 'Where You Are'". The Fader. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  3. ^ Vigil, Dom (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress Shares New Track, 'Where You Are' Featuring Willow". Prelude Press. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  4. ^ "Where You Are" by PinkPantheress, featuring Willow, Spotify. To view the song's credits, select "Options" (three vertical dots) and pick "Show credits".
  5. ^ Cochrane, Kez (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress and Willow sample Paramore on 'Where You Are'". Crack. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  6. ^ Robinson, Ellie (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress recruits Willow for hazy new single 'Where You Are'". NME. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
  7. ^ Gregory, Allie (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress and WILLOW Are a Match Made in Club Heaven on New Single 'Where You Are'". Exclaim!. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  8. ^ "PinkPantheress & WILLOW Have Teamed Up For The Paramore-Sampling 'Where you are'". Cool Accidents. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  9. ^ Sunkel, Cameron (25 January 2022). "Skrillex Previews New Music With Mura Masa, PinkPantheress, Willow In Heartfelt Instagram Post". EDM. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  10. ^ Grant, Demar; Assaly, Richie; Smirlies, Justin; Ejiofor, Annette (2022-04-22). "SAULT returns with an astounding new sound, PinkPantheress teams up with Willow, plus 7 more songs you need to hear". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  11. ^ DeVille, Chris (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress & Willow Team Up On 'Where You Are'". Stereogum. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  12. ^ Rossignol, Derrick (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress And Willow Join Forces For 'Where You Are'". Uproxx. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  13. ^ a b "PinkPantheress & WILLOW Have Teamed Up For The Paramore-Sampling 'Where You Are'". Cool Accidents. 22 April 2022.
  14. ^ Raza-Sheikh, Zoya (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress and Willow Smith team up for new single Where Are You". Gay Times. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  15. ^ a b Murray, Robin (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress, Willow Connect On New Single 'Where You Are'". Clash. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  16. ^ McNab, Kaitlyn (2022-04-22). "Megan Thee Stallion, The Kid Laroi, Willow & PinkPantheress, and More Best New Music". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  17. ^ "The Cut: PinkPantheress, WILLOW, Baby Queen, Easy Life and the best new tracks of the week". Dork. 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  18. ^ H, Rob (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress and WILLOW team up for the shimmering 'Where You Are'". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  19. ^ Long, Sam (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress and WILLOW Find Escape After Heartbreak on New Song". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
  20. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  21. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 2 May 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  22. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  23. ^ "PinkPantheress Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
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