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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name= On Somebody
| cover = Ava Max - On Somebody.png
| alt = Max's logo is colored yellow and placed in front of a black background. On the bottom-left is a broken red heart with the words "On Somebody" written in cursive.
| type = promo
| artist = Ava Max
| album =
| released =
| recorded =
| genre = Electropop
| length =
| label = Atlantic
| writer =
* Amanda Ava Koci
* Henry Walter
* Jason Evigan
* Lisa Scinta
* Nate Cyphert
| producer =
* Cirkut
* Jason Evigan
| misc =
}}
"'On Somebody'" is a song by American singer Ava Max, released on December 30, 2019, through Atlantic Records as a promotional single. The song was written by Max, Lisa Scinta, Nate Cyphert, and producers Cirkut and Jason Evigan. "On Somebody" is an electropop song which consists of a harpsichord. The lyrics depict the difficult nature of moving on from a relationship. The song received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who praised the production. It peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart.
Background and composition
"On Somebody" was released on December 30, 2019, prior to Max's performance on 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' the next day. The song was written by Max, Lisa Scinta, Nate Cyphert, and producers Cirkut and Jason Evigan. It is an electropop song, with lyrics describing a person struggling to move on from a failed relationship. "On Somebody" begins with Max singing the opening line, "Heartbreak. Heartbreak is a motherfucker", which is accompanied by a harpsichord with fuzzed-out vocal treatment throughout the duration of the song.
Reception
India McCarty from 'Soundigest' described "On Somebody" as "interesting", based on how Max details a relationship. Idolator staff Mike Nied listed the song as one of his favorite tracks by Max, which he described the chorus as "relateable". Writing for 'Paper', Michael Love wrote that while the song's lyrics were a "tried-and-true narrative", he commended the production for containing surprises which kept the song interesting. "On Somebody" peaked at number 35 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart dated January 13, 2020.
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Apple Music metadata.
* Amanda Ava Kocivocals, songwriting
* Henry Walterproduction, songwriting
* Jason Eviganproduction, songwriting
* Lisa Scintasongwriting
* Nate Cyphertsongwriting
Charts
References
Category:2019 singles
Category:2019 songs
Category:Ava Max songs
Category:Songs written by Ava Max
Category:Songs written by Jason Evigan
Category:Song recordings produced by Cirkut (record producer)
Category:Song recordings produced by Jason Evigan
Category:Songs written by Cirkut (record producer)
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