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"Only You"
Song

"Only You" is a song by Swedish singer Zara Larsson. It was released on 11 August 2017, as the eighth single from Larsson's second studio album, So Good (2017).[1] The song lyrically is about sexual fulfillment[2] and masturbation.[3] In Germany, Austria and Switzerland the Single features Nena.

Composition

"Only You" is a mid tempo[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

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Only You"3:42
Digital download – Remixes[9]
No.TitleLength
1."Only You"3:42
2."Only You" (Orchestra Version)3:47
3."Only You" (Hitimpulse Remix)3:39
4."Only You" (KREAM Remix)3:27
Digital download – Germany, Austria and Switzerland[10]
No.TitleLength
1."Only You (feat. Nena)"3:47

Personnel

Taken from Tidal.[11]

  • Zara Larsson - vocals
  • Michael Richard Flygare - songwriter
  • P. Marklund - songwriter
  • Tobias "Astma" Jimson - songwriter, producer, recording engineer
  • Joakim Berg - songwriter, guitar
  • MACK - songwriter, producer
  • Phil Tan - mixing engineer
  • Bill Zimmerman - mixing engineer
  • Michelle Mancini - mastering engineer
  • Maria Hazell - backing vocals

Charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Norway (VG-lista)[12] 39
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[13] 5

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Australia 11 August 2017
Sony [9]
Canada [14]
New Zealand [15]
Swedish [16]
United Kingdom [17]
United States [18]
Germany 6 October 2017 Digital download [19]

References

  1. ^ Currinn, Jonathan (2017-08-13). "Zara Larsson Has Released "Only You + Remixes" EP". CelebMix. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  2. ^ Cragg, Michael (2017-03-19). "Zara Larsson: So Good review – passion and personality shine through". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Zara Larsson Performs 'So Good' Song "Only You" As Piano Ballad". BreatheHeavy.com. 2017-03-21. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  5. ^ "Only You by Zara Larsson | BPM | Key | Find Song Tempo". findsongtempo.com. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  6. ^ a b Currinn, Jonathan. "Zara Larsson "So Good" Album Review". Outlet. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  7. ^ "Zara Larsson - 'So Good' Album Review - NME". NME. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  8. ^ "Zara Larsson's 'So Good': Album Review". idolator. 2017-03-17. Retrieved 2017-09-02.
  9. ^ a b "Only You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson". iTunes Store (AU). Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  10. ^ "Only You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson". iTunes Store (AU). Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  11. ^ "Only You (feat. Nena) - Single". Retrieved 7 October 2017. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  12. ^ "Zara Larsson – Only You". VG-lista. Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  13. ^ "Zara Larsson – Only You". Singles Top 100. Retrieved August 11 2017.
  14. ^ "Omly You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". iTunes Store (CA). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  15. ^ "Omly You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". iTunes Store (NZL). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  16. ^ "Omly You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". iTunes Store (SE) (in Swedish). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  17. ^ "Omly You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". iTunes Store (UK). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  18. ^ "Omly You + Remixes - EP by Zara Larsson on Apple Music". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved 11 August 2017.
  19. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/de/album/only-you-feat-nena-single/id1291610514
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