Cloud 9 (Beach Bunny song)

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"Cloud 9"
Cloud 9 beach bunny.jpeg
Single by Beach Bunny
from the album Honeymoon
ReleasedJanuary 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)
Genre Indie pop
Length2:27
Label Mom + Pop
Songwriter(s) Lili Trifilio
Beach Bunny singles chronology
"Ms. California"
(2019)		"Cloud 9"
(2020)		"Promises"
(2020)

"Cloud 9" is a song recorded by American rock band Beach Bunny. It was released on January 10, 2020 as the third single from their debut studio album Honeymoon . The song went viral on TikTok in March 2021, which caused it to enter charts in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. A remix featuring Canadian duo Tegan and Sara was released on April 16, 2021. [1]

Contents

Composition

"Cloud 9" is the closing track on Honeymoon. It is described as "a surprisingly uptempo and motivational number" and "an undeniably giddy love song." [2] [3] The instrumentation is sparse throughout the verses, with guitars mixed low put focus on the drums and the "understated yet danceable bassline". The songs's Strokes-influenced bass solo "demonstrat[es] the band's natural cool even as they throw themselves into passion". [2] In the song, Lili Trifilio sings about the highs of love against a simple indie pop hook, that turns into "a driving force of energy and enthusiasm" when her bandmates come crashing in for the chorus. [3] Trifilo said of the song's lyrics, "I sought out to write a true, gushy, genuine love song when creating 'Cloud 9'. At the time I was at a questionable point in my relationship and I was reflecting on the last few years and how despite the ups and downs, love held us together. I hope that anyone who listens to this song can feel the love in the lyrics and give love a chance, as well as remember to always love themselves first and foremost." [2]

Music video

The song was released with an official animated music video directed by Margaret Bialis. The video features a pink-haired girl who feels down in her luck, until a man appears with flowers, balloons, and "the type of happiness only love can prompt", while also singing to a crowd of snails. [3]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Cloud 9"
RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [13] Gold35,000Double-dagger-14-plain.png
United Kingdom (BPI) [14] Silver200,000Double-dagger-14-plain.png

Double-dagger-14-plain.png Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Cloud 9"
RegionDateFormat(s)VersionLabelRef.
VariousJanuary 10, 2020
  • Digital download
  • streaming
Original Mom + Pop [3]
United StatesApril 6, 2021 Alternative radio [15]
VariousApril 16, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
Tegan and Sara Remix [1]
United StatesApril 27, 2021 Contemporary hit radio [16]

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  1. 1 2 "Beach Bunny on Twitter: "i'm SO thrilled to announce that my favs @teganandsara will be joining me on a new version of Cloud 9! Pleading faceTwo hearts out April 16th. be sure to pre-save/pre-add it below. thank you so much for all the love and support on this track over the last couple months"". Twitter. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
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