She's Kinda Hot
| "She's Kinda Hot" | |
|---|---|
| Song | |
| B-side | "The Girl Who Cried Wolf" (7") |
"She's Kinda Hot" is a song from Australian rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. The song is the first single from the band's second album Sounds Good Feels Good. The pop punk[1] and pop rock[2][3] The song was co-written by band members Ashton Irwin and Michael Clifford, alongside Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte and produced by John Feldmann. It was released worldwide on 17 July 2015. The band followed up the single release with EP releases on 28 August 2015 featuring bonus tracks and physical editions on both CD and vinyl in certain countries.
Background
Bassist Calum Hood stated in an interview with radio host Angus O'Loughiln: "The title is really misleading because the song is about people not caring of what others think, it's a revolution for outcasts. It has a deep meaning." But due to their popularity their fans may not be considered as outcasts as there are millions of them. Lead guitarist Michael Clifford stated, "The song is heavy as hell, heavier than our previous songs. We were shocked but happy with the reviews."
Composition
"She's Kinda Hot" is composed in the key of E major with a tempo of 116–120 beats per minute.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "She's Kinda Hot" (alternate version) |
| 3:35 |
| 2. | "Broken Pieces" |
| 3:29 |
| 3. | "Over and Out" |
| 2:58 |
| 4. | "Lost in Reality" |
| 3:30 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "She's Kinda Hot" (alternate version) |
| 3:35 |
| 2. | "The Girl Who Cried Wolf" |
| 4:18 |
| 3. | "Safety Pin" |
| 3:27 |
| 4. | "Broken Pieces" |
| 3:29 |
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Charts and certifications
Charts
| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[11] | 6 |
| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[12] | 35 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[13] | 46 |
| Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[14] | 11 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[15] | 27 |
| Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[16] | 72 |
| Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[17] | 61 |
| France (SNEP)[18] | 62 |
| songid field is MANDATORY FOR GERMAN CHARTS | 71 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[19] | 6 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[20] | 57 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[21] | 11 |
| Scotland (OCC)[22] | 9 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[23] | 95 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[24] | 59 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[25] | 14 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[26] | 22 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[27] | 15 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[28] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[29] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Record label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | 17 July 2015 | Digital download | ||
| Italy | Radio airplay | Universal | ||
| United Kingdom | 28 August 2015 |
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References
- ^ "Stream 5 Seconds Of Summer's new single, "She's Kinda Hot"". Alternative Press.
- ^ "Why did the nee 5 Seconds of Summer single plummet down the Aria Chart after just one week?". News.com.au.
- ^ "Listen to the new 5 Seconds of Summer song". Rocksound.
- ^ 5 Seconds of Summer "She's Kinda Hot" Sheet Music. musicnotes.com
- ^ "iTunes - Music - She's Kinda Hot - EP by 5 Seconds of Summer". iTunes Stores (GB).
- ^ "She's Kinda Hot (EP): 5 Seconds Of Summer: Amazon.co.uk: MP3 Downloads". Amazon (GB).
- ^ "iTunes - Music - She's Kinda Hot - Single by 5 Seconds of Summer". iTunes Store (GB).
- ^ "She's Kinda Hot 7" Vinyl". Universal Music Store.
- ^ "She's Kinda Hot CD EP + Stickers". Universal Music Store.
- ^ "She's Kinda Hot". HMV Store.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 6 August 2015.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 29 July 2015.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 35. týden 2015 in the date selector.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 31. týden 2015 in the date selector.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved 3 August 2015.
- ^ "Chart Track: Week 37, 2015". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved 26 July 2015.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 28 July 2015.
- ^ "5 Seconds of Summer Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 September 2015.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2016 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ "American single certifications – 5 Seconds of Summer – She's Kinda Hot". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 8 December 2015.
- ^ "She's Kinda Hot CD EP + Stickers Digi Bundle". Universal Music Store.