Rooting for You (Alessia Cara song)
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"Rooting for You" is a song recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter Alessia Cara. It was released on August 9, 2019, as the second single from her 2019 EP This Summer.[1] The song impacted mainstream radio on August 27, 2019.[2]
Background
On August 7, 2019, Cara began teasing the song through her social media accounts.[3] She soon revealed that the song would be released on August 9, 2019. Cara stated that "Rooting for You," along with "October," was her favorite song from This Summer.[4]
Composition
"Rooting for You" is two minutes and fifty-six seconds long.[5] The song's introduction is slow and consists of a guitar; the song's chorus, meanwhile, has a "synth-and-drum combo" that lasts until the end of the song.[6] The song has been repeatedly described as "funky."[6][4] The song also features a distorted saxophone.[7]
The song's lyrics detail a failed summer romance which Cara deems "cold."[6]
Genius Lyrics was told by Alessia Cara that this was actually inspired by the iconic clip of
Music video
The music video was released in September 2019 and has surpassed 3 million views as of January 2021.[8]
Live performances
Cara performed the song live for the first time during her opening gig of Shawn Mendes' self-titled tour on August 10, 2019. The song was also performed live on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on October 7, 2019.[9] She also performed the single at the 45th People's Choice Awards on November 10, 2019.
Charts
| Chart (2019–2020) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 47 |
| Canada | 7 |
| Canada | 9 |
| Canada | 6 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[14] | 31 |
| US | 30 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| United States | August 9, 2019 | Def Jam | [16] | |
| August 27, 2019 | Contemporary hit radio | [2] |
References
- ^ Spanos, Brittany (August 9, 2019). "Alessia Cara Drops Bouncy, Funky New Song 'Rooting for You'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ a b "HITS Daily Double". Hits Daily Double. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
- ^ @alessiacara (August 8, 2019). "Rooting For You. Out Tomorrow.pic.twitter.com/y6OuKEjN8u" (Tweet). Retrieved October 31, 2019 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Ramli, Sofiana. "Listen to Alessia Cara's new song 'Rooting for You'". NME. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ "Rooting for You - Alessia Cara". AllMusic. RhythmOne. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ a b c Spanos, Brittany. "Alessia Cara Drops Bouncy, Funky New Song 'Rooting for You'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ Corcoran, Nina. "Alessia Cara is "Rooting for You" on new song: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ Alessia Cara - Rooting For You, retrieved October 31, 2019 – via YouTube
- ^ "Alessia Cara: Rooting for You". Retrieved October 31, 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Alessia Cara Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
- ^ "Alessia Cara Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2020.
- ^ "Alessia Cara Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
- ^ "Alessia Cara Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 19, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- ^ "Alessia Cara Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "Rooting For You". Spotify. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
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