Come Out and Play (Billie Eilish song)
"Come Out and Play" | ||||
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Single by Billie Eilish | ||||
Released | November 20, 2018 | |||
Recorded | March 2018 | |||
Genre | Pop | |||
Length | 3:30 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Finneas O'Connell | |||
Billie Eilish singles chronology | ||||
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"Come Out and Play" is a song by American singer-songwriter Billie Eilish. It was released for digital download and streaming as a single on November 20, 2018, through Darkroom and Interscope Records. Eilish wrote the song with its producer, her brother Finneas O'Connell. A lullaby-influenced midtempo pop ballad, Eilish's lyrics within the song address several topics, including her attempting to beg a friend to no longer hide away. The song was released alongside a festive commercial for technology company Apple, for which it is used as the soundtrack. Eilish included the song in the Japanese edition of her debut When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019).
The song received mainly positive reviews from music critics, several of whom praised the music and lyrics. The song charted in various countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom, and reached the top 40 in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Ireland. It was later included on the Japanese edition of Eilish's debut studio album, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (2019), along with her single "When I Was Older".
Background and release
Eilish and her brother
Composition and lyrical interpretation
According to Musicnotes.com, "Come Out and Play" runs at a moderately slow
In an interview with Beats 1, Eilish stated: "We had never written a song about empowering yourself. Your talent and what you love is a gift to you. Whether or not you're good at it, it doesn't matter. If it's something you enjoy, share it."[11] Lyrically, the song features Eilish trying to beg a friend to no longer hide away, tying in with the theme of the Apple commercial in which the song is used. She encourages someone to break out of their comfort zone and overcome fears: "You don't have to keep it quiet/And I know it makes you nervous/But I promise you, it's worth it/To show 'em everything you kept inside/Don't hide, don't hide."[11][12][13] Shea Lenniger of Billboard mentioned that Eilish's vocals sound "so soft that it sounds like a lullaby": "Look up, out of your window/See snow, won't let it in though/Leave home, feel the wind blow/'Cause it's colder here inside in silence/You don't have to keep it quiet."[8] The positive messages not only illustrated in the ad but the song itself encourage people to embrace their talents and gifts no matter what they may be. The track leaves its listeners with the message of this: you never know what opportunities lie ahead if you just put yourself out there. Ivy Sandoval writing for Soundigest, stated "the song encourage[s] people to embrace their talents and gifts no matter what they may be. It leaves listeners with the message of this: you never know what opportunities lie ahead if you just put yourself out there."[14]
Reception and promotion
"Come Out and Play" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics.
The song debuted at number 69 on the US
Live performances
In December 2019, Eilish performed "Come Out and Play" live at the Steve Jobs Theater for the first annual Apple Music Awards after she won artist of the year, with O'Connell playing the acoustic guitar.[29][30]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]
- Billie Eilish – vocals, songwriter
- Finneas O'Connell – producer, songwriter
- John Greenham – mastering engineer
- Rob Kinelski – mixer
Charts
Chart (2018–2019) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[20] | 23 |
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[21] | 53 |
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[31] | 9 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[22] | 36 |
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[32] | 22 |
Estonia (Eesti Tipp-40)[33] | 18 |
Greece (IFPI)[34] | 17 |
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[35] | 20 |
Ireland (IRMA)[23] | 21 |
Latvia (LAIPA)[24] | 13 |
Lithuania (AGATA)[36] | 5 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[25] | 77 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[37] | 17 |
Portugal (AFP)[38] | 38 |
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[39] | 13 |
South Korea ( Gaon)[40]
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115 |
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[41] | 69 |
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[42] | 61 |
47 | |
US Billboard Hot 100[18] | 69 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[43] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[27] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
Portugal (AFP)[44] | Gold | 5,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[45] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
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- ^ a b Gillespie, Katherine (November 30, 2019). "Happy Holidays From Billie Eilish". Paper. Archived from the original on July 3, 2019. Retrieved May 28, 2020.
- ^ Schmitt, Tyler (November 20, 2018). "Billie Eilish kicks off holiday season with new song". Variance. Archived from the original on March 29, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
- ^ "Billie Eilish - When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? (CD)". musicjapanet. Archived from the original on June 25, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
- ^ a b "'Come Out and Play' by Billie Eilish". Tidal. Archived from the original on June 7, 2020. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- ^ "Billie Eilish 'Come Out and Play' Sheet Music". Musicnotes.com. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ Scott, Clara (November 27, 2018). "Billie Eilish drops feverish new track 'come out and play'". The Michigan Daily. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ a b c Lenniger, Shea (November 20, 2018). "Billie Eilish Debuts Gentle & Inspiring New Single 'Come Out and Play': Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ Consequence of Sound. November 20, 2018. Archivedfrom the original on December 28, 2018. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ Idolator. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ Insider. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ Moore, Sam (November 21, 2018). "Listen to Billie Eilish's heartfelt new single 'come out and play'". NME. Archived from the original on December 28, 2018. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ a b Doyle, Patrick (November 20, 2018). "Hear Billie Eilish's Sprawling Holiday Ballad 'Come Out and Play'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 28, 2018. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ a b Sandoval, Ivy (November 29, 2018). "Billie Eilish Releases Emotional Holiday Track, 'Come Out and Play'". Soundigest. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ P, Milca (November 21, 2018). "Billie Eilish Ushers In The Holiday Season With 'Come Out And Play'". Hot New Hip Hop. Archived from the original on November 22, 2018. Retrieved June 2, 2020.
- ^ Spruch, Kristen (December 12, 2019). "10 Billie Eilish Songs Every Superfan Should Know". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 26, 2020. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Balka, Josie (November 21, 2018). "Billie Eilish's New Song 'Come Out And Play' Will Make You Feel All The Feelings". iHeartRadio. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
- ^ a b "Billie Eilish Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 27, 2018.
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- ^ a b "Billie Eilish – Come Out and Play". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ a b "Billie Eilish – Come Out and Play" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ a b "Billie Eilish Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ a b "Irish-charts.com – Discography Billie Eilish". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ a b "Mūzikas patēriņa topa 48.nedēļa" (in Latvian). LAIPA. November 30, 2018. Archived from the original on October 10, 2019. Retrieved November 28, 2019.
- ^ a b "Billie Eilish – Come Out and Play" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 8, 27 maj 2020". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on January 19, 2019. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Billie Eilish – Come Out and Play". Music Canada. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
- ^ Thomas Smith (March 8, 2019). "Get on board with Billie Eilish – her 10 best songs so far". NME. Archived from the original on May 8, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ Hampp, Andrew (December 12, 2019). "Billie Eilish Dazzles Crowd With Intimate Acoustic Set at Apple Headquarters". Variety. Archived from the original on December 29, 2019. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
- ^ Billie Eilish - come out and play (Live from The Steve Jobs Theater). YouTube. Archived from the original on March 22, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- Ultratip. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201848 into search. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ Nestor, Siim (December 3, 2018). "Eesti Tipp-40 Muusikas: Draakonid ronisid troonile ja üks üllatav jõululugu on veel popim kui ,Last Christmas'". Eesti Ekspress (in Estonian). Retrieved May 30, 2022.
- ^ "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 47/2018". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on December 3, 2018. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Stream Top 40 slágerlista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ "2018 48-os SAVAITĖS (lapkričio 23-29 d.) SINGLŲ TOP100" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. November 30, 2018. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ "Billie Eilish – Come Out and Play". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ "Billie Eilish – Come Out and Play". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201848 into search. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
- ^ "Digital Chart – Week 52 of 2019". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Archived from the original on May 1, 2020. Retrieved January 2, 2020.
- ^ "Billie Eilish – Come Out and Play". Singles Top 100. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ "Billie Eilish – Come Out and Play". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 27, 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Billie Eilish – Come Out and Play" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Billie Eilish – Come Out and Play". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
External links
- "Come Out and Play" at Discogs (list of releases)