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"Falling Down" is a song performed by the American band Selena Gomez & the Scene. It was co-written and produced by Ted Bruner and Trey Vittetoe. Gina Schock of the Go-Go's also receives writing credits. The song was released on August 25, 2009, as the lead single from their debut album, Kiss & Tell. The upbeat dance-pop song contains heavy usage of synths has prominent pop rock characteristics and lyrically is a mix of elaboration of a bad relationship and according to Gomez, a ridicule of fame. Most critics complimented Gomez's delivery and catchy lyrics. "Falling Down" received minor commercial success in multiple countries, charting in the lower regions of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Hot 100. The song's accompanying music video features Gomez at a photo-shoot, and she and the band performing on a stage. The band performed the song a number of times, including on the ninth season of Dancing with the Stars.
Background and release
The song was written by Ted Bruner, Trey Vittetoe and Gina Schock of the Go-Go's, who also contributed to other songs on Gomez's debut album. Lyrically, "Falling Down" is said to be in regards to accusations of wrongdoing and has a sense of longing for a non-benefiting relationship.[1] However in an interview, Gomez stated, during an interview that the song ultimately is a ridicule of the Hollywood life and fame, that was the meaning behind "Smile for the camera, 'cause they're all about to trash ya'." Gomez further elaborated on the concept of the song on an interview with Just Jared Jr., saying,
It's basically about Hollywood and what people think about it and essentially how plastic it is sometimes. It's fun and I think girls can relate to it somewhat, for me it was because of Hollywood but it can really relate to a mean girl, an ex-boyfriend, to whoever.[2]
The single was released for digital download in the United States and Canada on August 25, 2009.[3][4] It was also released for digital download in Australia on September 25, 2009.[5] Gomez & the Scene first performed the song live on the ninth season of Dancing with the Stars. During the performance, professional dancers Derek Hough and Karina Smirnoff danced to the song.[6] Tamara Brooks of Zap2it commented "The song's catchy but Selena doesn't look entirely comfortable on stage to me. It's very...rehearsed. But the dancing was faboo."[6] Additionally, they performed the song at numerous concerts in 2009 and 2010, including their House of Blues Tour, the Kiss & Tell Tour and their Fairs & Festivals tour.[7]
Composition and critical reception
"Falling Down" is a pop song that carries characteristics of dance-pop and pop rock.[1] It features "aggressive" guitar and drum lines powered by "bloopy" synths.[1] Bill Lamb of About.com noted that the song seemed to be influenced by Avril Lavgine.[1] Robert Copsey of Digital Spy said the song sounded "suspiciously similar to Pink's 'U + Ur Hand'."[8] The song is set in common time, and has a tempo of 140 beats per minute.[9] It is written in the key of D minor, and Gomez's vocals span from the low note of A3 to high note of D5.[9] It follows the chord progression Dm–C–Dm-C.[9] Bill Lamb of About.com gave the single 4 out of 5 stars, calling the song "catchy" and commending Gomez's "sassy" vocals and its lyrics.[1] Lamb also noted that "The mix leaves in Gomez' [sic] occasional breathless delivery that only conveys more immediacy for the song."[1] A CBBC reviewer complimented the song's "catchy lyrics," stating "you will have them in your head for days!"[10] Rob Perez of NocheLatina called the track one of the best on the album.[11] Robert Copsey of Digital Spy said the song and its lyrics sounded "uninspired."[8]
Chart performance
The song debuted on the September 12, 2009, edition of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 at number ninety-three. It later peaked at eighty-two.[12].It became the band's first and lowest charting single in the United States to date. In the same week, "Falling Down" also appeared on the Canadian Hot 100 Canada, debuting at number sixty-nine.[13] It spent two weeks on the chart, falling to eighty-two in its second week.[13] It re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number ninety-two for the week ending January 9, 2010.[14] The song managed to peak at eleven on the Australian Hitseekers Singles Chart at number eleven.[15] On the Japan Hot 100 "Falling Down" debuted at number twenty-four on the week dated March 6, 2010.[13] A week later, it peaked at number fifteen on the chart.[13]
Music video
The music video to "Falling Down", directed by Chris Dooley, was first seen on Disney Channel, succeeding Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie on August 28, 2009.[16][17] It became available for purchase on iTunes the next day.[18]
The music video commences with shots of Gomez singing the first lines, "whoa, whoa," and bright lights shining upon her; she is wearing a gray shirt, black tights and boots and has long brown hair. Then, the rest of the band, composed of four male members, is seen as Gomez dances and nods her head. The background in the music video is a large projection of patterned geometrical figures that constantly alter to divergent colors. Gomez is then seen in a "photo shoot-like" set wearing a white shirt and a zebra-patterned skirt. As the video progresses Gomez and the rest of the band are seen singing, dancing, playing instruments and using props. Gomez holds a mirror and plastic roses, which she then throws away, in conjunction to the song's lines. The video ends with Gomez taking a quick bow while still holding her microphone.
Track listing
- Digital download[4]
- "Falling Down" — 3:05
Credits and personnel
- Songwriters: Ted Bruner, Trey Vittetoe, Gina Schock
- Production: Ted Bruner, Trey Vittetoe
- Mixing: Clif Norrell
Source[19]
Charts
| Charts (2009–10) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Hitseekers Singles Chart[15] | 11 |
| Canadian Hot 100[13] | 69 |
| Japan Hot 100[13] | 15 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[13] | 82 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Canada[3] | August 25, 2009 | Digital download |
| United States[4] | ||
| Australia[5][20] | September 25, 2009 |
References
- ^ a b c d e f Lamb, Bill. "Selena Gomez and the Scene - "Falling Down"". About.com. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
- ^ Martin, Lara (2009-08-05). "Selena Gomez reveals first single details". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
- ^ a b "Falling Down - Single". iTunes Canada. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2009-08-30.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ a b c "Amazon.com: Falling Down: Selena Gomez and the Scene: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ a b "Falling Down". Apple Inc. September 25, 2009. Retrieved September 25, 2009.
- ^ a b Brooks, Tamara (2009-09-29). "'Dancing with the Stars': Kathy Ireland, Debi Mazar & Louie Vito face elimination in Week 2". Zap2it. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
- ^ Sanders, Helen (2010-04-12). "Selena Gomez Drives Fans Wild In London". EntertainmentWise.com. Giant Digital. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ a b Copsey, Robert (2010-04-19). "Selena Gomez & The Scene: 'Kiss & Tell'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
- ^ a b c "Selena Gomez & The Scene - Falling Down Sheet Music". Musicnotes.com. Universal Music Publishing Group.
{{cite web}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ "Single review: Selena Gomez - Naturally". CBBC. 2010-04-16. Retrieved 2010-11-26.
- ^ Perez, Rob (2010-03-04). "Fresh Beats: Selena Gomez's Kiss & Tell". NocheLatina. Retrieved 2010-12-21.
- ^ "Selena Gomez and The Scene - Falling Down". acharts.us. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ a b c d e f g "Falling Down - Selena Gomez". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ "Ke$ha Controls Hot 100 Summit For A Second Week". Billboard. 2009-12-31. Retrieved 2009-12-31.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ a b "ARIA Hitseekers - Week Commencing 4th January 2010 (Singles)" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association (1036). Pandora Archive: 23. 2010-01-04. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ "Disney Channel to Present World Premiere of Selena Gomez and the Scene'S Music Video "Falling Down," Friday, AUGUST 28" (DOC) (Press release). Disney Channel. August 20, 2009. Retrieved August 26, 2009.
- ^ "Selena Gomez - Falling Down". Disney.com. Retrieved 2010-12-20.
- ^ "Falling Down". iTunes Store. Apple Inc. Retrieved 2010-12-23.
- ^ Gomez, Selena (2009). Kiss & Tell (Liner Notes) (Media notes). Hollywood Records.
{{cite AV media notes}}:|format=requires|url=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameters:|publisherid=,|coauthors=, and|notestitle=(help); Unknown parameter|albumlink=ignored (help); Unknown parameter|artist=ignored (|others=suggested) (help) - ^ "Falling Down". getmusic.com.au. Retrieved 2009-10-02.