"Trampoline" is a song by American

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. It was released on May 18, 2018, as a single from their EP ''Melt''. The song was used in a commercial for the

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in October 2018. It reached number one on the US ''

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chart and number 13 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 in 2019.

Composition

The song has been called a "lush

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head-nodder with a snapping beat and an inspired whistle break". It's written in the key of

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at a moderately slow tempo of 63-66 beats per minute.

Critical reception

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'' called the song a "jazzy electro-jam". ''

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'' described the track as an "exhilarating mix of electronic soundscapes featuring delicately calm clicking and a captivating rush of keyboard". ''

'' named it the 51st best song of 2019.

Zayn remix

A remix from Grammy Winning remixer Dave Audé featuring British singer and songwriter Zayn was released on September 26, 2019. The remix was later included on the deluxe edition of ''Melt'' and on their debut studio album ''High Dive''.

Composition

Critical reception

Zayn remix

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References