Life's Too Short (Aespa song)
"Life's Too Short" | ||||
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Single by Aespa | ||||
from the EP Girls | ||||
Language | English | |||
Released | June 24, 2022 | |||
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Length | 2:58 | |||
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"Life's Too Short " on YouTube |
"Life's Too Short" is a song by the South Korean girl group
Background and release
On April 19, 2022, it was announced that Aespa would be performing at the
Composition
"Life's Too Short" was written by
Critical reception
Billboard's Jason Lipshutz wrote that the song "slyly harkens back to some stone-cold classic singles from girl groups like the Spice Girls and Destiny's Child".[10] Tomas Mier of Rolling Stone deemed the song "a soft bop, laced with a catchy chorus and danceable melody".[5] Riddhi Chakraborty from Rolling Stone India described the song as "an anthem about staying true to yourself and doing what makes you happy – no matter what haters have to say".[7]
Critic/Publication | List | Rank | Ref. |
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Teen Vogue | The 79 Best K-Pop Songs of 2022 | Placed | [11] |
Music video
An accompanying music video for the song was released at midnight on June 24, 2022, along with "Life's Too Short".
Promotion
The group debuted "Life's Too Short" at the
Track listing
- Digital download / streaming[16]
- "Life's Too Short (English Version)" – 2:58
- "Life's Too Short" (Instrumental) – 2:58
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Girls.[17]
Studio
- SM SSAM Studio – recording
- SM Lvyin Studio – digital editing
- SM Blue Ocean Studio – mixing
- 821 Sound – mastering
Personnel
- Aespa – vocals, background vocals
- Uzoechi Emenike – English lyrics, composition
- Becky Hill – English lyrics, composition
- Sam Klempner – English lyrics, composition, arrangement
- Jang Jung-won – Korean lyrics
- MinGtion – vocal directing
- Oiaisle – background vocals
- Kang Eun-ji – recording
- Lee Ji-hong – digital editing
- Kim Cheol-sun – mixing
- Kwon Nam-woo – mastering
Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
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Release history
Region | Date | Version | Format(s) | Label(s) |
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Various | June 24, 2022 | English | ||
July 8, 2022 | Korean | SM |
References
- ^ Kim, Myung-mi (April 19, 2022). 에스파, 美 최대 음악 축제 코첼라 메인 스테이지 공식 초청 [Aespa's Official Invitation to the Main Stage of Coachella, America's Largest Music Festival]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Benjamin, Jeff (April 20, 2022). "aespa Share Details on Coachella Debut & 'New Music That Will Wow the World': Exclusive". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Bowenbank, Starr (May 31, 2022). "Aespa Announces Release Date for Second Mini Album 'Girls': Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 2, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Lee, Seung-rok (June 1, 2022). "에스파, '도깨비불' 선공개했다" [Aespa pre-released 'Illusion']. Mydaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ a b c Mier, Tomas (June 24, 2022). "K-Pop Girl Group Aespa Do What They Want on English Bop 'Life's Too Short'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Ahn, Hana (June 22, 2022). 에스파, 첫 영어 싱글 ‘Life’s Too Short’ 티저 이미지 공개 [Aespa releases teaser image for first English single 'Life's Too Short']. MBN (in Korean). Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Chakraborty, Riddhi (June 24, 2022). "Watch Aespa's Dreamy Y2K-Themed 'Life's Too Short' Video". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ "Key & BPM for Life's Too Short by Aespa". Tunebat. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ Billboard, Staff (June 30, 2022). "Aespa Makes U.S. Late Night Debut With 'Life's Too Short'". Billboard. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ "10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Aespa, Dove Cameron, Dayglow & More". Billboard. June 27, 2022. Retrieved June 30, 2022.
- ^ "The 79 Best K-Pop Songs of 2022". Teen Vogue. December 15, 2022. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
- ^ a b Ziwei, Puah (June 24, 2022). "Watch aespa's music video for 'Life's Too Short'". NME. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ Taesoo, Lee (June 28, 2022). 에스파 미국 LA 쇼케이스서 현지 팬 1만명 환호 [10,000 local fans cheered at ESPA's LA showcase]. Yna (in Korean). Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Soo-in, Park (June 2, 2022). 에스파 미국 LA 쇼케이스서 현지 팬 1만명 환호 [Aespa, English single stage for first appearance on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' in the US]. Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- ^ Jae-eun, Lee (June 26, 2022). 에스파, GMA 2022 포문 연다[공식] [Aespa opens the gates of GMA 2022 [Official]]. Sports Trend (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 9, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
- Kim Hyun-sik (July 8, 2022). "'대세' 에스파 8일 출격…서머송 대전 불 붙인다[종합]" ['Top trend' Espa's sortie on the 8th... Summer Song War Ignites [General]]. E Daily (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 9, 2022. Retrieved July 8, 2022 – via Naver. - ^ "Life's Too Short - Single by Aespa". iTunes. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Aespa (2022). Girls (photobook). South Korea: SM Entertainment; Dreamus. Credits.
- ^ "Billboard Global 200: Week of July 9, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ "Indonesia Songs: Week of July 9, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot 100 – Week of July 6, 2022". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved July 6, 2022.
- ^ "RIAS Top Charts Week 28 (8 - 14 Jul 2022)". RIAS. July 19, 2022. Archived from the original on July 19, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ^ "Digital Chart: 2022 Week 28". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- ^ "Digital Chart: 2022 Week 29". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved July 21, 2022.
- ^ "Aespa Chart History (Billboard Vietnam Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
- ^ "Digital Chart – July 2022". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved August 11, 2022.