2017 single by Zara Larsson
"Only You" is a song by Swedish singer Zara Larsson. It was released on 11 August 2017 by TEN Music Group and Epic Records as the seventh and final single from her second studio album So Good (2017).[1] Lyrically, the song is about sexual fulfillment and masturbation.[2][3] Alternate versions of the single feature Nena and Olivier Dion.
Composition
"Only You" is a midtempo[4] pop and "quasi-reggae"[3] song with a length of three minutes and forty two seconds. The song is in the key of F minor, and moves at a tempo of 165 beats per minute in a 4/4 time signature.[5] The song contains "tongue-in-cheek" lyrics[6] about sexual fulfillment and masturbation.[3] The song was compared to the works of Rihanna.[7]
Critical reception
Jonathan Currinn of Outlet Magazine praised the song, calling it a "total upgrade from the past two songs" on the album.[6] Mike Wass of Idolator was far more critical of the song, calling it "the worst song on the album." He additionally called the drop a "hot mess."[8]
Track listing
Personnel
Taken from Tidal.[12]
- Zara Larsson – vocals
- Michael Richard Flygare – composition
- P. Marklund – composition
- Tobias "Astma" Jimson – composition, production, recording engineer
- Joakim Berg – composition, guitar
- MACK – composition, production
- Phil Tan – mixing engineer
- Bill Zimmerman – mixing engineer
- Emerson Mancini – mastering engineer
- Maria Hazell – backing vocals
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Certifications
Release history
References
- ^ Currinn, Jonathan (2017-08-13). "Zara Larsson Has Released "Only You + Remixes" EP". CelebMix. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ Cragg, Michael (2017-03-19). "Zara Larsson: So Good review – passion and personality shine through". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ a b c Gibsone, Harriet (2017-03-09). "Zara Larsson: So Good review – sugar-soaked postmodern pop". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ "Zara Larsson Performs 'So Good' Song "Only You" As Piano Ballad". BreatheHeavy.com. 2017-03-21. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ "Only You by Zara Larsson | BPM | Key | Find Song Tempo". findsongtempo.com. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ a b Currinn, Jonathan. "Zara Larsson "So Good" Album Review". Outlet.
- ^ "Zara Larsson - 'So Good' Album Review - NME". NME. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ "Zara Larsson's 'So Good': Album Review". idolator. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
- ^ a b Worldwide digital release of "Don't Let Me Be Yours":
- "Only You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson". iTunes Store (AU). Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- "Only You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". iTunes Store (CA). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- "Only You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". iTunes Store (NZL). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- "Only You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". iTunes (SE) (in Swedish). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- "Only You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". iTunes (UK). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- "Only You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
- ^ a b ""Only You (feat. Nena) - Single" von Zara Larsson auf Apple Music". Itunes.apple.com. 6 October 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ a b ""Only You (feat. Olivier Dion)" de Only You (feat. Olivier Dion) - Single par l'artiste Zara Larsson sur iTunes". Itunes.apple.com. 22 December 2017. Retrieved 6 January 2018.
- ^ "Only You (feat. Nena) - Single". Tidal. Retrieved 7 October 2017.
- ^ "Årslista Singlar – År 2017" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 16 January 2018.