"Bleed" (stylised in all caps) is a song by Australian rapper and singer the Kid Laroi, released on 3 November 2023 through Columbia Records as the sixth single from his debut studio album The First Time (2023). It was produced by Omer Fedi and Blake Slatkin.
| "Bleed" | ||||
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| Single by the Kid Laroi | ||||
| from the album The First Time | ||||
| Released | 3 November 2023 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Length | 2:51 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
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| The Kid Laroi singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Bleed" on YouTube | ||||
Composition and lyrics
edit"Bleed" is a pop rock ballad that adopts a waltzing tempo and finds Laroi singing over a guitar instrumental about his difficulty in letting go of an ended relationship, while his former lover has already moved on.[1][2][3]
Music video
editThe music video for "Bleed" was directed by Ramez Silyan and premiered alongside the single. In it, Laroi rides his bike and flies off the road. He dreams that he is drowning but revived by his past lover, who is played by Ryley Ladd, before waking up.[3]
Live performances
editLaroi performed "Bleed" on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on 29 February 2024, which coincided with the release of the Amazon Prime Video documentary Kids Are Growing Up: A Story About a Kid Named Laroi.[4]
Credits and personnel
editCredits adapted from Tidal.[5]
- The Kid Laroi – vocals, songwriting
- Omer Fedi – production, songwriting, bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, programming
- Blake Slatkin – production, songwriting, keyboards, programming
- Billy Walsh – songwriting
- Șerban Ghenea – mixing
- Randy Merrill – mastering
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 47 |
| Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[7] | 8 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] | 86 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[9] | 65 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] | 4 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 41 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[12] | 97 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[13] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Rossignol, Derrick (6 November 2023). "All The Best New Music From This Week That You Need To Hear". Uproxx. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ Lipshutz, Jason; Lynch, Joe; Bowenbank, Starr (6 November 2023). "10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through the Week: The Kid LAROI, Audrey Nuna, RIIZE & More". Billboard. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Alex (3 November 2023). "The Kid Laroi Has A Haunting Reunion With A Past Lover In His 'Bleed' Video". Uproxx. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (1 March 2024). "The Kid LAROI Lets It 'Bleed' on 'Kimmel': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "Credits / THE FIRST TIME / The Kid LAROI". Tidal. Retrieved 4 April 2024.
- ^ "The Kid Laroi – Bleed". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 27 November 2023. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of November 25, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Kid Laroi". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 13 November 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of November 18, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – The Kid Laroi – Bleed". Music Canada. Retrieved 19 September 2024.