Build It Better

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"Build It Better"
Build it Better by Natalie Imbruglia.png
Single by Natalie Imbruglia
from the album Firebird
Released18 June 2021 (2021-06-18)
Length3:23
Label BMG
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • MyRiot
  • Imbruglia
Natalie Imbruglia singles chronology
"Instant Crush"
(2015)
"Build It Better"
(2021)
"Maybe It's Great"
(2021)

"Build It Better" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia, released on 18 June 2021 as the lead single from her sixth studio album Firebird .

Contents

Natalie said the song is about "surrendering to the chaos and seeing what's on the other side of it is a good life lesson. Letting something fall apart, and being okay with that, is something that I have had to do in my life, numerous times, but especially moving into this record and becoming a mum. So, I'm really excited about that song, and about the video, which is total escapist fun – the world needs that right now." [1]

Music video

The music video was released on 18 June 2021. [2] The video brings a touch of La La Land to a petrol station in Gravesend, with Natalie singing about having a positive outlook when things fall apart. [3]

Reception

Jackson Langford from Music Feeds called it "one stomper of a bop, with glory-filled acoustic guitar and electrifying piano that helps radiate the same type of optimism Imbruglia sings about." [4] scenestr described the song as "instantly-catchy". [1] Quentin Harrison from Albumism said "'Build It Better' is a gorgeous kickoff to this new project and confirms that changing industry standards and trends aside, Imbruglia is always en vogue." [5]

Charts

Chart (2021)Peak
position
UK Download (OCC) [6] 66

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