Girls (Rita Ora song)

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"These past few years I've been so inspired by all the strong women I've seen who aren't afraid to be themselves. For those who aren't afraid to rule the world, this is our anthem. A celebration of love. And of course, thank you to all the fellow boss women who so kindly graced this song with me — each representing who they are and where they are from [...]" [4]

In an interview with People, Ora revealed that the song was inspired by Katy Perry's "I Kissed a Girl", which she described as: "just such a statement; it was so fun". [5]

Composition

"Girls" is a pop song that comprises a hip hop-influenced beat, with lyrics exploring themes of same-sex attraction. [6] [7] [4] [8] [2]

Music video

The music video for "Girls" was released on 6 June 2018. [9] It was directed by Helmi.

Live performances

Ora performed the song live for the first time at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend on 28 May 2017, with Charli XCX and Raye, one year before its release as an official single. [10] Her first televised performance was on the season finale of Germany's Next Topmodel on 24 May 2018. [11]

Reception

American singers Hayley Kiyoko and Kehlani, both of whom identify as lesbians, criticized the song for being "harmful" to the LGBTQ community. Kiyoko referred to the song in a tweet she posted as being "tone-deaf", stating that the song "fueled the male gaze while marginalizing the idea of women loving women." [12] Kehlani voiced her opinion in a series of tweets, "I have an incredible song out with one of the artists, and would love to work with the other three as well. I have met them all and respect them. There. Were. Harmful. Lyrics." She concluded her tweets with: "Every artist on the song is fantastic, and very much loved and supported by me... by all of us. But this isn't about talent, it's about choice." [13]

In 2019, Billboard included the song in its list of the "30 Lesbian Love Songs". [14]

Singers' responses to backlash

Ora responded to criticism, as she wrote: "'Girls' was written to represent my truth and is an accurate account of a very real and honest experience in my life... I have had romantic relationships with women and men throughout my life and this is my personal journey". [15] Nonetheless, she apologized following the controversy. [16]

Cardi B insisted on Twitter that she and the others "never [tried] to cause harm or had bad intentions with the song", referencing her own bisexuality and prior experiences with women. [17] Charli stated in an interview with Rolling Stone that she had read the criticisms, including Kiyoko and Kehlani's posts, regarding the song's lyrics, continuing: "... the intention of the song was never to hurt anybody. None of the artists on this song would ever want to upset or hurt anyone." She further mentioned that she wants to "learn from this experience" and hoped to continue dialogue without upsetting queer communities. [18]

Rexha opted for a more defensive response, telling Entertainment Weekly , "My sexual life is nobody's business... but we're singing a song about kissing girls and that remains true to who I am. It's the life that I live and it's honest to me." She went on to say "People automatically went for the negative instead of saying: 'Well maybe these girls do kiss girls, maybe Bebe is bi.' You don't know about my sexual orientation, so I felt disrespected." [19]

Track listing

  1. "Girls" (featuring Cardi B, Bebe Rexha and Charli XCX) – 3:41
  1. "Girls" (featuring Cardi B, Bebe Rexha and Charli XCX) (Martin Jensen Remix) – 4:20
  1. "Girls" (featuring Cardi B, Bebe Rexha and Charli XCX) (Steve Aoki Remix) – 3:45

Charts

"Girls"
Girls (Official Single Cover) by Rita Ora.png
Single by Rita Ora featuring Cardi B, Bebe Rexha and Charli XCX
from the album Phoenix
Released11 May 2018
Genre Pop
Length3:41
Label Atlantic
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
Producer(s)
Rita Ora singles chronology
"For You"
(2018)
"Girls"
(2018)
"Let You Love Me"
(2018)
Cardi B singles chronology
"Be Careful"
(2018)
"Girls"
(2018)
"Dinero"
(2018)
Chart performance for "Girls"
Chart (2018)Peak
position
Australia (ARIA) [22] 52
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40) [23] 62
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders) [24] 33
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia) [25] 1
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [26] 72
Croatia Airplay (HRT) [27] 24
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100) [28] 59
Europe (Euro Digital Songs) [29] 20
France (SNEP Sales Chart) [30] 138
Germany (Official German Charts) [31] 69
Greece Digital Singles (IFPI Greece) [32] 33
Hungary (Single Top 40) [33] 38
Hungary (Stream Top 40) [34] 37
Ireland (IRMA) [35] 26
Mexico Ingles Airplay ( Billboard ) [36] 42
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40) [37] 19
Netherlands (Single Top 100) [38] 73
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ) [39] 1
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100) [40] 27
Portugal (AFP) [41] 72
Romania (Airplay 100) [42] 50
Scotland (OCC) [43] 15
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100) [44] 31
Spain Digital Songs (PROMUSICAE) [45] 42
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) [46] 66
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) [47] 54
UK Singles (OCC) [48] 22
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC) [49] 11
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [50] 3
US Dance Club Songs ( Billboard ) [51] 6
US Pop Digital Songs ( Billboard ) [52] 14

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [53] Gold35,000
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil) [54] 2× Platinum80,000
Norway (IFPI Norway) [55] Gold30,000
Poland (ZPAV) [56] Gold10,000
United Kingdom (BPI) [57] Gold400,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

RegionDateFormatVersionLabelRef.
Various11 May 2018Original Atlantic [ citation needed ]
Italy Contemporary hit radio Warner [58]
United States22 May 2018 Rhythmic contemporary radio
  • Warner Bros.
  • Atlantic
[59]
United Kingdom8 June 2018Digital downloadSteve Aoki RemixAtlantic [21]
15 June 2018Martin Jensen Remix [20]

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