Unlovable (Beach Weather song)
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| Single by Beach Weather featuring Pale Waves | ||||
| from the album Pineapple Sunrise | ||||
| Released | August 12, 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:30 | |||
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| "Unlovable" on YouTube | ||||
"Unlovable" is a song by American rock band Beach Weather. It was released on August 12, 2022, as the second single from their debut studio album, Pineapple Sunrise. The song was later re-released on June 2, 2023, featuring English rock band Pale Waves.
Background[edit]
"Unlovable" finds the group exploring themes of loneliness, anxiety and emotional tumult. In a statement, the band revealed:
"'Unlovable' is vulnerable, insecure, and self-deprecating... and that's what makes it so lovable. We had been building all of these ideas in our heads of what we thought we needed to be and whether we could be satisfied with who we actually were. I think in a way it's about questioning your own value. Wondering if you'll ever truly be enough and never completely meeting expectations. At the same time being satisfied knowing that it’s human to feel that way."[2]
It was released as the second single from Pineapple Sunrise on August 12, 2022.[3] On June 2, 2023, they re-released the single, featuring Pale Waves. Sean Silverman spoke about having the band on the track, noting how after listening to their song, "She's My Religion", he "envisioned" collaborating with them.[4] He also felt that "having a contrasting vocal" offered a different perspective, which resonated with them and they began recording with Heather Baron-Gracie.[4]
Composition[edit]
Nick Santino initially wrote the title of the track in 2017. While he was at an airport, he heard the word "unlovable" and decided to write it down. He ended up writing down the line, "How'd I get so damn unlovable?."[5] Santino revealed that the song is about having "moments where we sink into that self-consciousness of feeling unworthy of love" and called it "a spiritual successor" to "Sex, Drugs, Etc.", as they both "come from very similar places."[5] Sean Silverman described the track as "the big brother song to 'Sex, Drugs, Etc'."[6] He also revealed that the song "came together naturally" and was the easiest to put together.[7]
Chart performance[edit]
"Unlovable" peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.[8] The song also reached number 27 on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart.[9] It peaked at number seven on the Czech Republic Singles chart.[10]
Music video[edit]
On August 12, 2022, the group released an official visualizer for "Unlovable".[11] The band premiered the music video for the song on September 14, 2022, and was directed by Alexa San Román.[12]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Unlovable" | 3:30 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Unlovable" (featuring Pale Waves) | 3:30 |
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Unlovable" (stripped down) | 3:41 |
Personnel[edit]
Credits for "Unlovable" per Pineapple Sunrise booklet.[13]
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Beach Weather
Additional musicians
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Production
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Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Release history[edit]
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | August 12, 2022 | Digital download | Original |
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| United States | March 28, 2023 | Alternative radio | [16] | ||
| Various | April 28, 2023 | Digital download | Acoustic | [17] | |
| June 2, 2023 | feat. Pale Waves | [18] |
References[edit]
- ^ Unlovable (Digital liner notes). Beach Weather. Arista Records. 2023.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Alissa Arunarsirakul (August 15, 2022). "Beach Weather Returns with Infectious Alternative Pop Rock in 'Unlovable'". The Hidden Hits. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Beach Weather return from hiatus with new single 'Unlovable'". Beat. Sony Music Australia. September 5, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Victoria Goodwin (June 8, 2023). "Beach Weather has Unveiled a Fresh Version of their Popular Single 'Unlovable,' featuring Pale Waves". Melodic. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Alexander James Schell (November 14, 2022). "How a surprise viral hit during the pandemic helped Beach Weather come back together". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Joe Cingrana (October 18, 2022). "Beach Weather were already back before TikTok had its way with them". Audacy. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
- ^ Nikki Link (April 16, 2024). "Sean Silverman talks Beach Weather tour, new album". West Valley View. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Alternative Airplay: Week of September 23, 2023". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "Pale Waves Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 20248 into search. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Beach Weather - Unlovable (Official Visualizer)". YouTube. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Video Alert: Beach Weather – 'Unlovable'". Alt 105.1. February 13, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Pineapple Sunrise (booklet). Beach Weather. Arista Records. 2023.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Alternative Airplay – Year-End 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Unlovable - Single by Beach Weather". Apple Music. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Lindsey Harren (March 28, 2023). "91X New Song Pick of the Day – Beach Weather, Unlovable". 91x.FM. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Unlovable (Stripped Down) - Single by Beach Weather". Apple Music. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Unlovable (feat. Pale Waves) - Single by Beach Weather". Apple Music. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- Footnotes
- ^ Credited songwriting on Pale Waves version.[1]