Natalie Don't
| "Natalie Don't" | ||||
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| Single by Raye | ||||
| from the EP Her Heart Beats in 4/4 | ||||
| Released | 10 July 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2020 | |||
| Length | 3:14 | |||
| Label | Polydor | |||
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"Natalie Don't" is a song by British singer-songwriter Raye released on 10 July 2020 as the second single from her upcoming fifth extended play, Her Heart Beats in 4/4.[1][2] The track was written by Raye, John Blanda and John Hill and produced by the two latter. An accompanying music video was released alongside the song on 10 July 2020.
Background and composition
The track is about that feeling of panic you have when you know you’re losing someone. The song is beautifully hopeless because you know Natalie will do what she wants regardless.
—Raye talking of Natalie Don't[3]
Raye discussed the song's subject matter stating that the song "is my modern day Jolene" after experiencing a situation where her friend came between Raye and her partner at the time. She goes onto say; "This is why I love music because you can spin something really ugly and negative into something fabulous. I'm almost glad that it happened because now I have a great song to tell my story."[4] Before the release of the single, Raye stated that the song was her favourite song she has ever released.[5]
Music video
A music video directed by Fiona Jane Burgess was premiered alongside the single's release on 10 July 2020.[6] The video consists of Raye in a pink, vintage bedroom acting out her own guide of how to get over a relationship.
Critical reception
Philip Logan of CelebMix praised the song calling the track "brooding, introspective and confessional" and adding "this is RAYE at her most frank and honest, delivering the songs relatable and conversational lyrics with delicate fragility, and blunt candour – yet still with a hint of that trademark “Rachel Agatha Keen” sass that we’ve all grown to love! As whilst there’s a genuine and tangible feeling of vulnerability that runs through the track, underneath all of the hurt, we uncover RAYE’s steely determination and willingness to forsake her own broken heart, to go into battle to try and win back the affection of her man."[6]
Mark Savage of BBC News expressed similar praises stating that the track was "a funky, modern successor to [Dolly] Parton's classic, [Jolene].[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Natalie Don't" | 3:14 |
Charts
| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| CIS (TopHit)[8] | 44 |
| Russia Airplay (TopHit)[9] | 33 |
References
- ^ Natalie Don’t, retrieved 2020-07-17
- ^ a b Savage, Mark (2020-07-15). "How updating Dolly Parton helped Raye find her voice". BBC News. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "RAYE Returns With Brand New Single & Music Video For 'Natalie Don't'". CelebMix. 2020-07-12. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "Raye: I lost my man to a modern Jolene". Metro Newspaper UK. 2020-07-09. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ "Raye". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "RAYE Returns With Brand New Single & Music Video For 'Natalie Don't'". CelebMix. 2020-07-12. Retrieved 2020-07-17.
- ^ https://tidal.com/browse/album/147434569
- ^ Raye — Natalie Don't. TopHit. Retrieved 14 August 2020.
- ^ "Russia Airplay Chart for 2020-08-07." TopHit. Retrieved 14 August 2020.