Don't Be So Hard on Yourself
"Don't Be So Hard on Yourself" | ||||
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Single by Jess Glynne | ||||
from the album I Cry When I Laugh | ||||
Released | 14 August 2015 | |||
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Length | 3:31 | |||
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Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | TMS | |||
Jess Glynne singles chronology | ||||
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"Don't Be So Hard on Yourself" is a song by English singer and songwriter Jess Glynne. It was released as the fourth single from her debut album I Cry When I Laugh on 14 August 2015. It was written by Glynne, Wayne Hector and TMS who also produced the song. Lyrically, the song tells about moving on from hard times and "not being hard on oneself."
The song was critically acclaimed for its lyrical content and Glynne's vocal delivery. On 14 August 2015 the song entered the
Background and release
After the success of "
Composition and lyrics
"Don't Be So Hard on Yourself" was written by
Critical reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. Rachel Sonis of
Matthew Scott Donnelly of Pop Crush opined that the song "uses upbeat soul as a vehicle to deliver sonic-cheeriness, [...] becom[ing] a warning against self-deprecation. In other words, it's your new preferred empowerment anthem."
Chart performance
In the United Kingdom, "Don't Be So Hard on Yourself" entered the
Live performances
On 23 May 2015, Glynne performed "Don't Be So Hard on Yourself" at BBC
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Don't Be So Hard on Yourself" was first released onto YouTube on 9 July 2015 at a total length of four minutes and ten seconds.[23]
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Don't Be So Hard on Yourself" | 3:31 |
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
Certifications
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Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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Ireland[55] | 14 August 2015 | Digital download | Atlantic |
United Kingdom[56] |
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