Where You Are (PinkPantheress song)
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| Single by PinkPantheress featuring Willow | ||||
| Released | 22 April 2022 | |||
| Genre | Electronic pop | |||
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"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.
Background and release
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| 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
[edit]- ^ Ahmed, Aneesa (2022-04-12). "PinkPantheress and Willow Smith collab track 'Where you are' to drop next week". Mixmag. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ Renshaw, David (2022-04-11). "PinkPantheress confirms release date for Willow collaboration 'Where You Are'". The Fader. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ Vigil, Dom (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress Shares New Track, 'Where You Are' Featuring Willow". Prelude Press. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ "Where You Are" by PinkPantheress, featuring Willow, Spotify. To view the song's credits, select "Options" (three vertical dots) and pick "Show credits".
- ^ Cochrane, Kez (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress and Willow sample Paramore on 'Where You Are'". Crack. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ Robinson, Ellie (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress recruits Willow for hazy new single 'Where You Are'". NME. Retrieved 2022-11-20.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "PinkPantheress & WILLOW Have Teamed Up For The Paramore-Sampling 'Where you are'". Cool Accidents. 22 April 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ Sunkel, Cameron (25 January 2022). "Skrillex Previews New Music With Mura Masa, PinkPantheress, Willow In Heartfelt Instagram Post". EDM. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ 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.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress & Willow Team Up On 'Where You Are'". Stereogum. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ Rossignol, Derrick (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress And Willow Join Forces For 'Where You Are'". Uproxx. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ a b "PinkPantheress & WILLOW Have Teamed Up For The Paramore-Sampling 'Where You Are'". Cool Accidents. 22 April 2022.
- ^ Raza-Sheikh, Zoya (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress and Willow Smith team up for new single Where Are You". Gay Times. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ a b Murray, Robin (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress, Willow Connect On New Single 'Where You Are'". Clash. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ McNab, Kaitlyn (2022-04-22). "Megan Thee Stallion, The Kid Laroi, Willow & PinkPantheress, and More Best New Music". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "The Cut: PinkPantheress, WILLOW, Baby Queen, Easy Life and the best new tracks of the week". Dork. 2022-04-22. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ H, Rob (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress and WILLOW team up for the shimmering 'Where You Are'". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ Long, Sam (2022-04-22). "PinkPantheress and WILLOW Find Escape After Heartbreak on New Song". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2022-11-25.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 2 May 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "PinkPantheress Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
