Cuz I Love You (song)
"Cuz I Love You" | ||||
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Single by Lizzo | ||||
from the album Cuz I Love You | ||||
Released | January 28, 2020 | |||
Genre | Soul[1] | |||
Length | 3:00 | |||
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Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | X Ambassadors | |||
Lizzo singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Cuz I Love You" on YouTube |
"Cuz I Love You" is a song by American singer and rapper Lizzo. It was originally released on February 14, 2019 as the first promotional single from her third studio album of the same name. It was serviced to top 40 radio stations on January 28, 2020 as the second single from the album. Lizzo performed the song as the opening number of the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020.
Composition
"Cuz I Love You" was written by Lizzo alongside American rock band
Critical reception
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Music video
The music video for "Cuz I Love You" was directed by Quinn Wilson.[2] The black-and-white visual for the album sees the singer adopt the role of a priest, and give a church session for several worshipping men.[1][3][4]
Charts
Chart (2019–2020) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[5] | 27 |
Canada | 29 |
Canada | 44 |
Scotland (OCC)[8] | 54 |
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[9] | 59 |
US | 14 |
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[11] | 35 |
US | 16 |
US | 22 |
US | 14 |
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[15] | 35 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[16] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[17] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | February 14, 2019 | Atlantic | [18] | |
United States | January 28, 2020 | Contemporary hit radio | [19] | |
February 3, 2020 | Hot adult contemporary radio | [20] |
References
- ^ a b c d e Gillespie, Katherine. "Happy Valentine's Day, Love Lizzo". Paper. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ Consequence of Sound. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ a b c Calfee, Bailey. "Lizzo Heads A Church Of Men Who Worship Her In "Cuz I Love You" Video". Nylon. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ a b c d Spanos, Brittany. "Watch Lizzo Confess Feelings in Black-and-White Video for 'Cuz I Love You'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- Ultratip. Retrieved May 1, 2020.
- ^ "Lizzo Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Lizzo Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 7, 2020.
- ^ "Lizzo Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
- ^ "Lizzo Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ "Lizzo Chart History (Hot R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved February 3, 2020.
- ^ "Lizzo Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 12, 2021.
- ^ "Lizzo Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
- ^ "Lizzo Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Lizzo – Cuz I Love You" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 7, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lizzo – Cuz I Love You". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
- ^ Darville, Jordan (February 14, 2019). "Lizzo bares her heart in the 'Cuz I Love You' music video". The Fader. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved January 24, 2020.
- ^ "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on January 31, 2020. Retrieved January 30, 2020.