"Bloodshot" the official debut single by American singer

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, released on September 27, 2019, by Disruptor and Columbia Records. The song was released alongside "

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", as part of Cameron's debut

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Background and release

Cameron hinted at releasing new music in September in an interview with ''

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'' in August 2019. She later confirmed that she would be releasing music at the end of September on September 23, 2019, via her social media. She formally announced the release of both "Bloodshot" and "Waste" on September 25, 2019. It was released on September 27, 2019. Cameron described the song to '' Billboard'', saying: Bloodshot' is less specific. I am very known by my label to say 'I hate a breakup song,' which I don't anticipate changing anytime soon. To me, they're boring and they make me itchy. What I love about 'Bloodshot' is that it's not necessarily about a breakup, but it is definitely about a loss of some kind. For me, it's about loss, which I am always trying to put to lyrics."

Critical reception

Billie Nilles from ''

'' complimented the song, saying "with its woozy synths and haunted vocal, that stands out as our favorite".

Music video

The song's music video was released on October 8, 2019.

Personnel

Credits adapted from

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. * The Orphanage – production * Carly Paige Waldrip – songwriting *

– vocals, songwriting * "Downtown" Trevor Brown – songwriting * William Zaire Simmons – songwriting * Melissa Hayes – assistant engineer *

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– mastering * Mike Malchicoff – mixing

Release history

References

2019 songs 2019 singles Columbia Records singles Disruptor Records singles Dove Cameron songs Songs written by Dove Cameron Songs written by William Zaire Simmons {{2019-single-stub