Crybaby (Paloma Faith song)
"Crybaby" | ||||
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Single by Paloma Faith | ||||
from the album The Architect | ||||
Released | 31 August 2017 | |||
Format | Digital download | |||
Recorded | 2016 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:53 | |||
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Producer(s) | Starsmith | |||
Paloma Faith singles chronology | ||||
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"Crybaby" is a song performed by English recording artist Paloma Faith. The song was released as a digital download on 31 August 2017[4] as the lead single from her fourth studio album The Architect (2017).[5] The song has peaked at number 36 on the UK Singles Chart.[6]
Background and composition
"Crybaby" is a "slinky soul-funk"[1] and disco[2][3] track.The song was written by Paloma Faith, Lindy Robbins, Cleo Tighe and Fin Dow-Smith,[7] with the latter handling production.[8] The song talks about toxic masculinity, with Paloma describing the song's lyrics as "a conversation between a man and I (sic), and the song questions whether global conflicts would cease to exist if men successfully dealt with their feelings. Would things be resolved without attack and with measured discussion?"[1][9]
Music video
The dystopian visual for "Crybaby" premiered on 22 September 2017.[10] British actor Wesley Kent-Hargreaves played “Lead Boy”.[11] The lead Elder, who gives the speech to the boys at the beginning of the video, is the actor Tom Keller.
Track listing
Digital download | ||
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No. | Title | Length |
1. | "Crybaby" | 3:53 |
Charts
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[12] | 34 |
Croatia (HRT)[13] | 29 |
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[14] | 12 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[15] | 36 |
UK Download (Official Charts Company)[16] | 7 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/Sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[17] | Silver | 200,000![]() |
*sales figures based on certification alone |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United Kingdom | 31 August 2017[4] | Digital download |
References
- 1 2 3 "Listen to Paloma Faith's slinky and soulful new single Crybaby". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- 1 2 "PALOMA FAITH WILL RELEASE HER NEW ALBUM 'THE ARCHITECT' ON NOVEMBER 17: Pressparty". Pressparty. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- 1 2 "SINGLE REVIEW: Paloma Faith – Crybaby". ThomasBleach. 2017-09-01. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- 1 2 "Crybaby - Single by Paloma Faith on Apple Music". iTunes Store. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ↑ "Paloma Faith Debuts Dystopian 'Crybaby' Video, Reveals Artwork & Tracklist For 'The Architect'!". Jon ALi's Blog. 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ↑ http://www.officialcharts.com/charts/singles-chart/
- ↑ "Paloma Faith unveils new single Crybaby". Music Week. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ↑ "Paloma Faith Spreads Good Vibes With New Single "Crybaby"". idolator. 2017-08-31. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ↑ "Paloma Faith makes her return to music with 'Crybaby' | HUNGER TV". HUNGER TV. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ↑ "Paloma Faith releases powerful video for incredible new single Crybaby - watch". Gay Times. 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ↑ http://www.buttercupagency.co.uk/project/lead-boy
- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Paloma Faith – Crybaby" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 18 November 2017.
- ↑ "Croatia ARC TOP 100". HRT. Retrieved 27 November 2017.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ↑ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 September 2017.
- ↑ "British single certifications – Paloma Faith – Lullaby". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 27 July 2018. Select singles in the Format field. Select Silver in the Certification field. Enter Lullaby in the search field and then press Enter.