"Yours" is a song by American rapper and singer Post Malone from his sixth studio album F-1 Trillion (2024). It was produced by Louis Bell and Charlie Handsome.
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| Song by Post Malone | |
| from the album F-1 Trillion | |
| Released | August 16, 2024 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 3:19 |
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Background
editIn an interview with People, Post Malone said the song was inspired by his thoughts of his daughter's future wedding.[1] He first shared a snippet of the song on social media on June 16, 2024 (Father's Day).[2] He later performed the song "A Night in Nashville", a concert sponsored by Bud Light at the Marathon Music Works in Nashville, Tennessee on July 16, 2024.[3]
Composition
editThe song is about Post Malone's daughter marrying in the future, directly addressing her imaginary spouse.[1][4][5][6] The instrumental consists of acoustic and pedal steel guitar and a drum pattern;[7] After an intro of pedal steel, Malone reflects on his feelings of heartbreak when he has to give his daughter away.[1][5][7] He additionally notes how she might be "wearin' white" at the wedding, but her first dress was pink.[1]
Critical reception
editNeil Z. Yeung of AllMusic wrote the song "digs into an even deeper emotional well, showcasing how much he's matured and shifted life priorities in such a short span."[8] Carl Wilson of Slate gave a critical review, considering it "possibly the least appealing song on F-1 Trillion" and commenting "it serves a degree of daddy-daughter possessive ick rarely seen since Bob Carlisle's 1997 embarrassment 'Butterfly Kisses.'"[6]
Charts
edit| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 35 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[10] | 109 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[11] | 54 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[12] | 21 |
References
edit- ^ a b c d Barilla, Chris (July 19, 2024). "Post Malone Drops 'Special' New Song 'Yours' Inspired by 2-Year-Old Daughter's Future Wedding — Watch (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Peters, Mitchell (June 16, 2024). "Post Malone Teases the Perfect Father-Daughter Wedding Dance Song on Father's Day: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ "Post Malone x Bud Light - Yours (A Night in Nashville)". YouTube. July 19, 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Hudak, Joseph (August 16, 2024). "Post Malone's Summer Vacation in Nashville Turned Out Pretty Darn Good". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
- ^ a b Hiatt, Brian (July 19, 2024). "Watch Post Malone Get Ultra-Sentimental on New Country Song About His Daughter, 'Yours'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ a b Wilson, Carl (August 19, 2024). "Post Malone Is Paying His Country Dues, but He Leaves Behind Other Debts". Slate. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ a b Mower, Maxim (June 17, 2024). "'Yours' by Post Malone - Lyrics & Meaning". Holler. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
- ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "F-1 Trillion Post Malone". AllMusic. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ "Post Malone Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2024.