Final Song

"Final Song"
Single by MØ
Released 13 May 2016 (2016-05-13)
Format Digital download
Genre Tropical house[1]
Length 3:55
Label
Writer(s)
Producer(s) MNEK
MØ singles chronology
"Kamikaze"
(2015)		 "Final Song"
(2016)		 "Cold Water"
(2016)
Music video
"Final Song" on YouTube

"Final Song" is a song by Danish singer and songwriter MØ. It was released on 13 May 2016 as the second single for her upcoming second studio album. The song was written and composed by MØ and Noonie Bao alongside MNEK, who produced the song.[2] "Final Song" was released by Chess Club and RCA Victor and premiered on BBC Radio 1 on 12 May 2016 at 7:00 PM BST at Annie Mac. It was released on YouTube the same day and on iTunes Store the following day. It has reached the top 5 in Denmark,[3] the top 20 in Australia, Norway[4] and the United Kingdom, and the top 100 in Canada and Sweden.

Background and release

The song was written by Mø, MNEK and Noonie Bae in Los Angeles in 2016.[2] MØ sent a rough version of the song to MNEK with the changes she wanted to see, asking him to "make it a little lighter". The two later worked on it together, which ended being "dope" according to MNEK.[5] MØ said of the song is "about reconnecting with your inner strength. With your inner glow, passion, spirit animal, whatever – the force that keeps us going and doing what we love. [...] We all need to feel empowered from within to be the best version of ourself, but it’s not always easy and that’s what inspired me to write these lyrics. When you’re united with your inner glow you can beat the fears and fly towards your dreams."[2]

MØ released a snippet of the song on Instagram on 9 May 2016.[6] Like her previous single "Kamikaze", "Final Song" was premiered by Annie Mac on BBC Radio 1 in the United Kingdom.[7]

Composition

"Final Song" is a tropical house[8] song, which contains elements of dancehall.[6] The chorus features a "supremely weird, four-stepping drum machine and a flameout of synthesized xylophonic blips."[2] Lyrically, the song is "about forging on through trying times and the importance of harnessing one’s inner power."[9]

The song is written in the key of E major with a common time tempo of 105 beats per minute. MØ's vocals span from B3 to E5 in the song.[10]

Reception

Rolling Stone called the song an infectious summer anthem.[11] Spin named it "a beautiful new pop confection".[2] Fuse wrote it is "one of the more brilliant song of the summer contenders".[12] Billboard wrote that she "keeps getting better with every release."[13]

UK indie band Bastille covered the song in the Radio 1 Live Lounge in a mash-up with "The Final Countdown" and "7 Days".[14]

Music video

The music video for the song directed by Tomas Whitmore was released to YouTube on 9 June 2016.[15] The video was produced by Hugo Peers and shot in the California Desert National Conservation Area by DOP Niko Wiesnet.[16]

Live performances

On September 16, 2016, MØ performed the single live for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Chart performance

Weekly charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[17] 12
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[18][19] 11
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[20] 37
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[21] 18
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[22] 64
Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[23] 59
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[24] 19
Denmark (Tracklisten)[3] 4
Denmark Airplay (Tracklisten)[25] 2
France (SNEP)[26] 130
Germany (Official German Charts)[27] 16
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[28] 29
Ireland (IRMA)[29] 6
Italy (FIMI)[30] 38
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[31] 20
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[32] 19
New Zealand (RMNZ)[33] 20
Norway (VG-lista)[4][34] 9
Portugal (AFP)[35] 40
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[36] 8
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[37] 38
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[38] 7
Slovenia (SloTop50)[39] 46
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[40] 87
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[41] 42
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[42] 26
UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[43] 7
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[44] 14
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[45] 15

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
Australia (ARIA)[46] 2× Platinum 140,000^
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[47] Platinum 60,000^
Germany (BVMI)[48] Gold 200,000^
Italy (FIMI)[49] Platinum 50,000double-dagger
New Zealand (RMNZ)[50] Gold 7,500*
United Kingdom (BPI)[51] Silver 200,000double-dagger

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history

Region Date Format Label
Worldwide[52] 13 May 2016 Digital download
Italy[53] 26 August 2016 Contemporary hit radio
United States[54] 30 August 2016

References

  1. ↑ Wass, Mike (9 May 2016). "MØ's "Final Song" Sounds Like Another Winner: Listen To A Snippet". Idolator. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Carley, Brennan (21 May 2016). "Mø's 'Final Song' Is Hopefully Not That Because It's Quite Good". Spin. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  3. 1 2 "danishcharts.com - MØ - Final Song". Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 August 2016.
  4. 1 2 "VG-lista - Topp 20 Single uke 28, 2016". VG-lista. Retrieved 16 July 2016.
  5. ↑ Myers, Owen (13 May 2016). "How Mø Finessed Anarchist Punk Life Into Global Pop Stardom". The Fader. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  6. 1 2 Williott, Carl (9 June 2016). "MØ's "Final Song" Gets A Dizzying Desert Video". Idolator. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  7. ↑ Camp, Zoe (21 May 2016). "Listen to MØ's New Track "Final Song"". Pitchfork. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  8. ↑ Wass, Mike (9 May 2016). "MØ's "Final Song" Sounds Like Another Winner: Listen To A Snippet". Idolator. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  9. ↑ Geslani, Michelle (13 May 2016). "MØ premieres "Final Song", announces fall tour — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  10. ↑ "mø "Final Song" Sheet Music in E Major". Musicnotes.com.
  11. ↑ Kreps, Daniel (13 May 2016). "Hear Mo's Infectious Summer Anthem 'Final Song'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  12. ↑ Gracie, Bianca (9 June 2016). "MØ Turns the Desert into a Dance Party in 'Final Song' Video: Watch". Fuse. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  13. ↑ "New Music Friday: Spotify Editors' Picks". Billboard. 13 May 2016. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  14. ↑ "Bastille". BBC Radio 1. 14 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.
  15. ↑ "MØ - Final Song (Official Video)". YouTube. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 9 June 2016.
  16. ↑ "MØ 'Final Song' by Mister Whitmore". PromoNews. 15 June 2016.
  17. ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. 5 September 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  18. ↑ "austriancharts.at - MØ - Final Song". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
  19. ↑ http://oe3.orf.at/charts/stories/oe3austriatop40/
  20. ↑ "Final Song". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  21. ↑ "Final Song". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  22. ↑ "MO - Final Song". Billboard. Retrieved 11 October 2016.
  23. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201634 into search. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  24. ↑ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201635 into search. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  25. ↑ "MØ – Final Song Hitlisten.nu" (in Danish). Tracklisten. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
  26. ↑ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés - SNEP (Week 39, 2016)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 4 October 2016.
  27. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – MØ – Final Song". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  28. ↑ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 29 July 2016.
  29. ↑ "Chart Track: Week 37, 2016". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
  30. ↑ "Classifica settimanale WK 38" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 24 September 2016.
  31. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 39, 2016" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  32. ↑ "MØ - Final Song - dutchcharts.nl". Hung Medien. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  33. ↑ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 8, 2016. Retrieved August 5, 2016.
  34. ↑ "VG-Lista". Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  35. ↑ "Portuguese AFP Official Top 100 (Week 36)". Retrieved 23 September 2016.
  36. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2016-08-12". Scottish Singles Top 40. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  37. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201639 into search. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  38. ↑ "SNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 201635 into search. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  39. ↑ "SloTop50 – Slovenian official singles chart". slotop50.si. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  40. ↑ "Promusicae Top Singles". Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  41. ↑ "Sverigetopplistan - Sveriges Officiella Topplista". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
  42. ↑ "Final Song". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved 5 September 2016.
  43. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2016-07-22" UK Dance Chart. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
  44. ↑ "Archive Chart: 2016-08-12" UK Singles Chart. Retrieved 13 August 2016.
  45. ↑ "MØ – Chart history" Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 for MØ. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  46. ↑ "ARIA CHART WATCH #396". auspOp. 26 November 2016. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
  47. ↑ "Danish single certifications – MO". IFPI Denmark. Click on næste to go to page if certification from official website
  48. ↑ "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (MØ; 'Final Song')" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
  49. ↑ "Italian single certifications – MO" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved 3 December 2016. Select Online in the field Sezione. Enter MO in the field Filtra. Select 2016 in the field Anno. The certification will load automatically
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  51. ↑ "British single certifications – MO – Final Song". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 19, 2016. Enter Final Song in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select single in the field By Format. Select Silver in the field By Award. Click Search
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