Mrs Magic

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"Mrs Magic"
Strawberry Guy - Mrs Magic.jpg
Single by Strawberry Guy
from the album There I Go
ReleasedJuly 23, 2019
Genre Psychedelic pop
Length3:28
Label Melodic
Songwriter Alexander Stephens
Producer Stephens
Strawberry Guy singles chronology
"What Would I Do?"
(2019)		"Mrs Magic"
(2019)		"Sun Outside My Window"
(2019)

"Mrs Magic" is a single by Welsh singer Strawberry Guy, released on July 23, 2019. It was a sleeper hit, gaining traction on the video-sharing app TikTok in 2021.

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Background

Strawberry Guy stated that the song was inspired by his first experience with magic mushrooms, which happened about a year prior and terrified him, contrary to his positive expectations. In particular, he felt like he had forgotten who or where he was, what he is doing, or how to act. [1] [2] [3] The lyrics in the chorus refer to this feeling. [2]

Composition

"Mrs Magic" is a psychedelic pop song. Robin Murray of Clash described it as "Gloopy pop music with an analogue fixation" and reminiscent of Sir Was' early music. It consists of synths, [4] orchestral instruments and pop hooks, with the sound conveying a sense of uncertainty in new beginnings. [5]

Promotion

In late 2021, the song became a viral sensation on TikTok, where it was used in over 70,000 videos. [3] By then, it had also garnered over 50 million streams on Spotify. [1] Strawberry Guy attributed its surge in popularity to the COVID-19 lockdowns, believing people had the urge to listen to music that was calm or would make them feel better. [3]

Strings version

On October 4, 2023, Strawberry Guy released a strings version of the song. He recorded it that same year at Real World Studios. [6]

Charts

Chart performance for "Mrs Magic"
Chart (2026)Peak
position
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 ( Billboard ) [7] 17

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ) [8] Platinum30,000‡
United States (RIAA) [9] Platinum1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. 1 2 Thirlwell, Elvis (September 26, 2021). "Strawberry Guy // Interview". What the Funk. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  2. 1 2 Lochrie, Conor (October 26, 2021). "Get To Know: Strawberry Guy, the romantic and refined bedroom pop star". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Balmont, James (October 27, 2021). "Strawberry Guy: TikTok-conquering songwriter with joyful, retro charm". NME . Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Murray, Robin (July 23, 2019). "Strawberry Guy's 'Mrs Magic' Is A Gloopy Piece Of Surreal Pop Music". Clash . Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  5. ↑ Marbles, Stella (July 23, 2019). ""Mrs. Magic" by Strawberry Guy". Notion . Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  6. ↑ Pearis, Bill (October 4, 2023). "Strawberry Guy shares "strings" version of viral hit "Mrs Magic," touring North America". BrooklynVegan . Retrieved 16 January 2026.
  7. ↑ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of January 31, 2026". Billboard . Retrieved January 28, 2026.
  8. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Strawberry Guy – Mrs Magic". Radioscope. Retrieved January 25, 2026.Type Mrs Magic in the "Search:" fieldand press Enter.
  9. ↑ "American single certifications – Strawberry Guy – Mrs Magic". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved January 16, 2026.
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