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) is a song by Swedish singer

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, originally released as a promotional single on 26 April 2019 through

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and

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. It was co-written and produced by

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. The song was featured in the 2020

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movie ''Work It'' and was announced by Larsson to be released as a single on 26 August 2020. It serves as the second single from Larsson's third studio album '' Poster Girl''. A remix of the song featuring Sabrina Carpenter was released on 25 September 2020.

Background

The song was first used in an advertisement for

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in the United States. It was then registered on music recognition app Shazam, and on 10 April 2019, the official verified

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account of Larsson's label TEN Music Group added the song's release date as 26 April 2019, which makes it a month after the release of Larsson's single " Don't Worry Bout Me".

Composition

The song is written in the key of F-sharp minor with a tempo of 155 beats per minute.

Critical reception

Mike Wass of ''

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'' characterised the song as about "feeling sexy in your own skin", calling it an "exciting addition to Zara’s discography" and complimenting its "magnificent post-chorus drop".

Sabrina Carpenter remix

A remix of the song featuring ''Work It'''s lead actress Sabrina Carpenter was released on 25 September 2020. Its music video premiered on 7 October.

Charts

Certifications

References

2020 singles 2019 songs Zara Larsson songs Songs written by Marshmello Songs written by Madison Love {{2020s-single-stub