Chemicals (Dean Lewis song)

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"Chemicals"
Single by Dean Lewis
from the EP Same Kind of Different
Released23 March 2018
Length3:41
Label
Songwriter(s) Dean Lewis
Producer(s)
  • John Castle
  • Edd Holloway
Dean Lewis singles chronology
"Lose My Mind"
(2017)		"Chemicals"
(2018)		"Be Alright"
(2018)
Music video
"Chemicals" on YouTube

"Chemicals" is a song by Australian singer and songwriter Dean Lewis. Released in March 2018 [1] [2] as the fourth and final single from his debut extended play Same Kind of Different (2017). The song had been streamed more than 12 million times prior to the single's release and has been called a "fan favourite". [2] [3] [4]

Contents

Lewis said "'Chemicals' was one of those songs that kind of fell from the sky. As in one of those songs that you start writing and the words just come down and it feels complete. It's happened a few times and I'm thankful for when it does as it's not too overthought. To me, Chemicals is that feeling of being addicted to someone and them being around you." [2] [5] During a live performance in November 2017, Lewis added "My friends thought this song was about drugs." [6]

Background and release

Lewis first performed "Chemicals" at a house in East London for the renowned UK Mahogany sessions. The YouTube recording received over 100,000 views and it was this recording that led to his signing with Island Records Australia in 2016. [2]

Music video

The music video for "Chemicals" was directed by Mick Jones and released on 22 March 2018. [7] The video tracks the relationship of a young couple who are struggling with the concept of being together, and stars Brayden Dalmazzone and Lana Kington. [8]

Reception

In a review of the EP, Chelsea King from Forte Magazine said "While some of the tracks blur together, "Chemicals" is a song that stands out for its haunting nature. The lyrics "hold me I'm falling apart" are dappled throughout the song, creating an eerie sense." [9]

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [10] Platinum70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada) [11] Gold40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 "DEAN LEWIS Releases Fan Favourite Single & Video 'CHEMICALS'". amnplify. 23 March 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Dean Lewis almost moved our reviewer to tears when he performed in Melbourne". Beat. November 2017. Archived from the original on 5 July 2018. Retrieved 5 July 2018.
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