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. The official remix features the vocals of American singer-songwriter

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. The song appears on Maeson's debut album, ''Bank on the Funeral'' (2019).

Background

Released on March 30, 2018, the song was written by Maeson and James Flannigan and produced by Flannigan, Simone Felice and David Baron. A music video directed by Cody LaPlant was released on March 30, 2018. The song had success on alternative radio, reaching the top spot on several American ''Billboard'' charts.

Remixes

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Upon its release, the song was followed by several remixes including a stripped version and dance/electronic remixes by Vallis Alps,

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, Ookay, Petey, and Andrelli. Additionally, Lana Del Rey appeared on a remix of the song in 2020.

Lana Del Rey remix

On September 24, 2020, Atlantic Records issued a remix of the song featured additional vocals by

. The duo had previously performed the song together a year before on Del Rey's The Norman Fucking Rockwell! Tour in Oklahoma.

Critical reception

The remix was met with positive reception. Rania Aniftos of ''Billboard'' magazine praised the song's pairing, adding "Del Rey's ethereal vocals fit perfectly into the song's acoustic nature, trading lines with Maeson before they come together for the chorus." Wongo Okon of Uproxx gave a positive review of the remix, stating "the duo's vocals roar as they send proclamations of 'tripping on hallucinogenics' into the skies. Pushed by the breezy strings of a guitar on the track's production, the duo close out the track and bring it to a smooth and comforting end." Jon Blistein of ''

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'' wrote "Del Rey slips easily into the song, which begins as a soft acoustic folk number before leveling up several notches with the arrival of some big drum hits and atmospheric synth touches", adding that "Del Rey and Maeson split vocal duties throughout the song and come together in harmony on the hook."

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

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