Burn (Jessica Mauboy song)
"Burn" | ||||
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Single by Jessica Mauboy | ||||
from the album Been Waiting | ||||
B-side | "Runnin'" | |||
Released | 17 November 2008 | |||
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Length | 2:53 | |||
Label | Sony | |||
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Jessica Mauboy singles chronology | ||||
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"Burn" on YouTube |
"Burn" is a song by Australian recording artist
In 2009, "Burn" received an
Background and composition
"Burn" was written by Taj Jackson, Jonas Jeberg, and Mich Hansen and was produced by Jeberg and Cutfather.[3] It was made available for digital purchase on 17 November 2008.[4] A digital extended play with an additional track and two remixes of "Burn", was released on 24 November.[5] "Burn" is an R&B-dance track, that incorporates electronica influences.[6][7] The song is written in the key of F minor.[8] Lyrically, it features Mauboy singing to a cheating lover, "Look what you did to me / I need a doctor, cos this is starting to burn!".[6]
A writer for muumuse.com wrote about the composition and production of the release, "'Burn' is quite modern in terms of production, and equally addictive upon replay. It's a bit more
Reception
Critical response
Nick Bond of
In February 2009, "Burn" was removed from most Melbourne contemporary hit radios playlists because of its title and the Victorian bushfires that occurred during the time.[14] Mauboy's manager David Champion said that Mauboy understood and supported the decision, saying: "Jessica is very mindful of the terribly traumatic situation that is occurring in Victoria. She does not want in any way to add to people's distress."[14] Program director of 91.5 FM added that: "We have removed several songs from our line-up out of respect for the victims caught up in the tragedy. Even though these songs had nothing to do with the bushfires, they were a reflection of it."[14]
Chart performance
"Burn" debuted at number 30 on the
Music video

The music video for "Burn" was directed by Keir McFarlane and then moves on to sing and dance in front of a bush. While singing the chorus of the song, Mauboy is seen outdoors with her backup dancers in front of a background of flames. The video then crosses over to club scenes where Mauboy is dancing alongside a bunch of people.
Live performances
Mauboy performed "Burn" on the
Mauboy performed "Burn" on her
Track listing
- Digital download[4]
- "Burn" – 2:53
- Digital EP[5]
- "Burn" – 2:52
- "Runnin'" – 3:38
- "Burn" (Nufirm Remix) – 4:40
- "Burn" (Pop Embassy Remix) – 4:13
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes for Been Waiting.[3]
- Don Bartley – mastering
- Tom Coyne – mastering
- Mich "Cutfather" Hansen – production
- Jonas Jeberg – production, programming
- Jessica Mauboy – vocals
- Audius Mtawarira – vocal production
- Matz Nilsson – mixing
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certification
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[16] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Release Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Australia | 17 November 2008 | Digital download | Sony Music Australia | [4] |
24 November 2008 | Digital EP | [5] |
See also
- List of number-one singles in Australia in 2009
- List of songs recorded by Jessica Mauboy
References
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- ^ ""Packed to the Rafters" Music". tunefind.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
- ^ a b Been Waiting (Deluxe Edition) (CD liner). Jessica Mauboy. Sony Music Australia. 2009.
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