Come Get It Bae
"Come Get It Bae" | ||||
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Single by Pharrell Williams | ||||
from the album Girl | ||||
Released | March 6, 2014 | |||
Genre | Funk | |||
Length | 3:21 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) | Pharrell Williams | |||
Producer(s) | Pharrell Williams | |||
Pharrell Williams singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Pharrell Williams - Come Get It Bae (Video)" on YouTube |
"Come Get It Bae" is a song written, produced, and performed by American singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams, with guest vocals from Miley Cyrus,[1] from the former's second studio album Girl (2014). "Come Get It Bae" was released on March 6, 2014, through Columbia Records as the third single from the album.[2]
"Come Get It Bae" is a
Background and composition
Williams first collaborated with Cyrus while producing the tracks "
"Come Get It Bae" is a funk song with playful beat,[8][9] which sees the incorporation of a "throbbing bass and handclaps".[10] Williams delivers its verses, while Cyrus sings the chorus and is heard yelling "hey!" throughout the song.[8] The metaphor "you want to ride my motorcycle?" is frequently heard during the chorus; it serves as an innuendo for sex, a recurring theme throughout Girl.[11]
Critical reception
"Come Get It Bae" received generally favorable reviews from
In a more mixed review, Tim Jonze from
Commercial performance
"Come Get It Bae" debuted at number 2 on the U.S.
Music video
On July 23, 2014, an accompanying music video was released, directed by Luis Cerveró. In the video, dozens of female models dance one at a time for the camera. Cyrus and Williams both appear.[18][19]
Live performances
In April 2014, Williams sang "Come Get It Bae" on
In popular culture
The song is featured in
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Canada (Music Canada)[48] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[49] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United States | May 20, 2014[50] | Contemporary hit radio | |
Rhythmic contemporary radio | |||
Urban contemporary radio
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Italy | August 29, 2014[51] | Contemporary hit radio | Columbia |
United Kingdom | September 1, 2014[52] |
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