Broken Arrow (Pixie Lott song)

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"Broken Arrow"
Ruth-Anne Cunningham
  • Toby Gad
    • Producer(s)Toby Gad
    Pixie Lott singles chronology
    "Turn It Up"
    (2010)     		"Broken Arrow"
    (2010)     		"All About Tonight"
    (2011)

    "Broken Arrow" is a song by English recording artist

    UK Singles Chart. An acoustic version of the song, available as a B-side to the single, was uploaded onto YouTube a week prior to the single's release.[1] "Broken Arrow" was used in the trailer for the 2011 film Beastly, as well as in its end credits.[2]

    Background and release

    "Broken Arrow" is the lead single from the re-released version of her debut album,

    R&B and it talks about not getting over an ex-boyfriend, even with another person, because she still has feelings for him.[4]

    Critical reception

    The song received positive reviews from music critics. Nina Baniamer from

    Newsround noted that the song "isn't the catchiest of tunes but it will definitely grow on you". It also described the track as a "stormy heart-wrenching song", complemented by Lott's "powerful" vocals.[6] Gerard McGarry from Unreality Shout agreed, calling the song "[e]normously radio-friendly but with muted hooks that aren't immediately catchy, but they add up over time."[7] Priya Elan of The Guardian commented that "On Broken Arrow she's Alicia Keys but without, you know, the keys."[8]

    Music video

    The

    Citroën DS3, marking the first instance of vehicle product placement in a music video in the United Kingdom.[9] It premiered on Lott's official YouTube/Vevo account on 16 September 2010.[11]

    Model Alex Watson, brother of Harry Potter star Emma Watson, plays one of Lott's love interests in the video.[12]

    Track listings

    1. "Broken Arrow"
    2. "Broken Arrow" (Acoustic Version)
    1. "Broken Arrow" – 3:39
    2. "Broken Arrow" (Paul Harris Vocal) – 6:37
    3. "Broken Arrow" (Paul Harris Dub) – 6:24
    4. "Broken Arrow" (Acoustic Version) – 3:48
    5. "Broken Arrow" (
      Shapeshifters
      Remix) – 6:07

    Personnel

    Charts

    Chart (2010) Peak
    position
    European Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[15] 40
    Ireland (IRMA)[16] 30
    Scotland (OCC)[17] 10
    UK Singles (OCC)[18]
    		 12

    References

    1. ^ "Pixie Lott – Broken Arrow (Acoustic)". YouTube. 6 October 2010. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
    2. ^ "'Broken Arrow' In Beastly Film Trailer". pixielott.com. 6 January 2011. Archived from the original on 2 September 2011. Retrieved 3 September 2011.
    3. ^ a b "Broken Arrow by Pixie Lott Songfacts". Songfacts. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
    4. ^ a b Copsey, Robert. "Pixie Lott: 'Broken Arrow'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
    5. Contact Music
      . Retrieved 24 June 2012.
    6. Newsround. BBC News Online
      . Retrieved 9 October 2010.
    7. ^ McGarry, Gerard (18 September 2010). "Pixie Lott – Broken Arrow – Single & Video Review". Unreality Shout. Archived from the original on 4 October 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
    8. ^ Elan, Priya (9 October 2010). "This week's new singles". The Guardian. Retrieved 24 June 2012.
    9. ^ a b Williams, David (27 September 2010). "Citroen takes starring role in new Pixie Lott video". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
    10. ^ David, Knight (22 September 2010). "Pixie Lott's Broken Arrow by Gregg Masuak". Promo News. Archived from the original on 30 September 2010. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
    11. ^ "Pixie Lott – Broken Arrow". YouTube. 16 September 2010. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
    12. ^ "Emma Watson Tweets Love For Brother Alex's New Acting Gig". JSYK. AOL. 5 October 2010. Archived from the original on 13 July 2011. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
    13. ^ "Pixie Lott – Broken Arrow". Juno Records. Retrieved 9 October 2010.
    14. ^ "Broken Arrow – EP by Pixie Lott". iTunes Store UK. Apple Inc. Retrieved 5 November 2010.
    15. ^ "Pixie Lott – Chart Search" Billboard European Hot 100 Singles for Pixie Lott. [dead link]
    16. ^ "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Broken Arrow". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
    17. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
    18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
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