"Serotonin" is a song by Norwegian indie rock singer-songwriter Girl in Red, released as a single on 3 March 2021 from her debut studio album If I Could Make It Go Quiet (2021).[5]
| "Serotonin" | ||||
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| Single by Girl in Red | ||||
| from the album If I Could Make It Go Quiet | ||||
| Released | 3 March 2021 | |||
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| Length | 3:02 | |||
| Label | AWAL | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Marie Ulven | |||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Serotonin" on YouTube | ||||
Background edit
Marie Ulven produced the song with Finneas and Matias Tellez. She explained that "Serotonin" is for solving "self-destructive tendencies and mental health struggles through a more expansive soundscape".[6]
Critical reception edit
Layla Halabian of Nylon felt the song is "a genuine approach to dealing with, well, life, complete with an anthemic hook that make the low points seem a little more bearable."[7]
Music video edit
The music video was released 29 April 2021. According to a description by Daniel Peters of NME, it features "old home video montage, with Ulven running through fields and riding a car down a highway with red balloons", and the parts of climax is Ulven "flying through a fantastical sequence of a sunrise, Egyptian pyramids, and the default Windows XP wallpaper."[8]
Live performances edit
In early May 2021, Ulven made her debut on US television, performing the song at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[9] She later performed the song during the 2021 MTV Europe Music Awards, broadcast on 14 November 2021.
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
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Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[20] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history edit
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 3 March 2021 |
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AWAL | [21] |
| United States | 9 March 2021 | Alternative radio | [22] | |
| 13 April 2021 | Contemporary hit radio | [23] |
References edit
- ^ Ruth, Wolfgang (30 April 2021). "7 Influences on girl in red's Debut, From (Yes) Taylor Swift to a Serious Lack of Serotonin". Vulture. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Trendell, Andrew (3 March 2021). "Girl In Red shares huge, emotional Finneas-produced new single 'Serotonin'". NME. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ Murray, Robin (26 April 2021). "girl in red - if i could make it go quiet". Clash. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ^ Aroesti, Rachel (22 April 2021). "Girl in Red: 'If my songs can normalise queerness, that's amazing'". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 June 2023.
- ^ "Girl in Red Reveals New Track 'Serotonin'". DIY. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Bushman, Heather. "Premiere: Girl in Red Releases Single "Serotonin"". Collide. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Halabian, Layla (4 March 2021). "Dirl in Red Announces Debut Album, Shares Anthemic Single "Serotonin"". Nylon. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Peters, Daniel (29 March 2021). "Watch Girl in Red's carefree music video for 'Serotonin'". NME. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ Martoccio, Angie (4 May 2021). "Girl in Red Makes TV Debut With Fiery 'Serotonin'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Girl In Red – Serotonin" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Girl in Red Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas" (in Japanese). Billboard Japan. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Radio 2021 uke 21". VG-lista. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50 - 07 May 2021 - 13 May 2021". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Girl in Red Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Girl in Red Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
- ^ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved 2 December 2021.
- ^ "American single certifications – Girl in Red – Serotonin". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "Serotonin - Single by Girl in Red". Retrieved 12 October 2021 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Alternative Radio Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on 8 March 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ "Top 40 Mainstream Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.