Motion Sickness (Phoebe Bridgers song)
"Motion Sickness" | ||||
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Single by Phoebe Bridgers | ||||
from the album Stranger in the Alps | ||||
Released | July 18, 2017 | |||
Genre | Alt-country | |||
Length | 3:49 | |||
Label | Dead Oceans | |||
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Phoebe Bridgers singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Motion Sickness" on YouTube |
"Motion Sickness" is a song by American singer-songwriter
Background and composition
"Motion Sickness" is an
The song was written about Bridgers' ex-boyfriend Ryan Adams,[2] who produced her debut EP Killer and released it on his record label PAX AM. The song gained renewed attention in 2019 when Bridgers joined a chorus of women accusing Adams of abuse. Of the song's relevance to the situation, Flood magazine writer Anya Jaremko-Greenworld said "when Bridgers sings sadly on the chorus, 'There are no words in the English language / I could scream to drown you out,' she's wrong. Adams was drowned out last week by the voices of women in the music industry, harmonizing in fury and in liberation."[2]
Music video
"Motion Sickness" was accompanied by a Justin Mitchell-directed video that depicts Bridgers riding a
Live performances
Phoebe Bridgers promoted the song through various live performances. On November 27, 2017, she performed the song in her
Critical reception
Radio station
The song was included on NME and NPR's lists of the best songs of 2017, placing 16th and 38th respectively.[6][16]
Charts
Chart (2018) | Peak position |
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US | 26 |
Certifications and sales
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United Kingdom (BPI)[18] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[19] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ a b Tully Claymore, Gabriela (July 18, 2017). "Phoebe Bridgers – "Motion Sickness"". Stereogum. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ a b c Jaremko-Greenwold, Anya (March 3, 2019). "Reminder: Phoebe Bridgers Exposed Ryan Adams in Diss Track "Motion Sickness"". Flood Magazine. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
- ^ Gee, Chris (September 20, 2017). "Phoebe Bridgers - 'Stranger in the Alps'". Exclaim!. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "PHOEBE BRIDGERS SHARES A NEW VIDEO FOR 'MOTION SICKNESS'". August 23, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ a b "Songs from 2017: the best of the year". NME. November 27, 2017.
- ^ Modell, Josh (September 27, 2017). "One of this year's best debut albums is also one of its saddest". The A. V. Club. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ Barber-Way, Mish. "Cover Story: Phoebe Bridgers". The Fader. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ Roberts, Christopher (August 23, 2017). "Watch: Phoebe Bridgers - "Motion Sickness"". Under the Radar. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ Thompston, Stephen (November 27, 2017). "Phoebe Bridgers: Tiny Desk Concert". NPR. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ Smith, Thomas (December 7, 2017). "Watch Phoebe Bridgers' stunning performance of 'Motion Sickness' in our NME Basement Session". NME. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ Bentley, Jason (January 11, 2018). "Phoebe Bridgers, 'Motion Sickness' (Live)". NPR. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "KEXP Sessions". KEXP. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ Hackett, Andrew (September 27, 2017). "Song of the Day: Phoebe Bridgers - Motion Sickness". KEXP. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Phoebe Bridgers - Stranger in the Alps". Under the Radar. September 18, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "The 100 Best Songs Of 2017". NPR. December 13, 2017. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "Phoebe Bridgers Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 3, 2021.
- ^ "British single certifications – Phoebe Bridgers – Motion Sickness". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Phoebe Bridgers – Motion Sickness". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 19, 2022.