Chillin' Like a Villain

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"Chillin' Like a Villain"
Single by Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart and Mitchell Hope
from the album Descendants 2
ReleasedMay 9, 2017
Recorded2016
Genre Pop
Length3:13
Label Walt Disney
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Armato
  • James
Music video
Chillin' Like a Villain on YouTube

"Chillin' Like a Villain" is a song from the 2017 Disney Channel television film Descendants 2 . The music and lyrics were composed by Antonina Armato, Tim James, Tom Sturges, and Adam Schmalholz. The song was performed by the cast members Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, and Mitchell Hope, in their vocal roles as Evie (daughter of the Evil Queen), Carlos (son of Cruella de Vil), Jay (son of Jafar), and Ben (son of Belle and Beast).

Contents

Lyrics

<lyrics> Let me tell you something you can really trust Everybody's got a wicked side I know you think that you could never be like us Watch and learn so you can get it right

You need to drag your feet You need to nod your head You need to lean back Slip through the cracks You need to not care You need to not stare You need a whole lotta help You need to not be yourself

You wanna be cool? Let me show you how You break the rules I can show you how And once you catch this feeling Yeah, once you catch this feeling You'll be chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain Chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain

Hey! Chillin' like Chillin' like Hey! Villain

You draw attention when you act like that Let us teach you how to disappear You look like you would lose a fight to an alley cat Gotta be wrong to get it right 'round here

You need to watch your back You need to creep around You need to slide real smooth Don't make a sound And if you want it, take it And if you can't take it, break it If you care about your health Seriously, you need to not be yourself

You wanna be cool? Let me show you how You break the rules I can show you how And once you catch this feeling Yeah, once you catch this feeling You'll be chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain Chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain

Chillin' Chillin' like a villain

Villains gotta hide Hide your heart Don't let it show But I'm not that kinda guy Not that kinda guy Villains gotta hide Keep it smooth Gotta let it go But I'm not that kinda guy Not that kinda guy

You wanna be cool? Let me show you how You break the rules I can show you how And once you catch this feeling Yeah, once you catch this feeling You'll be chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain Chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain Chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain Chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain </lyrics>

Reception

"Chillin' Like a Villain" achieved commercial success, reaching number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This feat reflects the song's popularity and the broad appeal of the Descendants franchise. The series, known for combining elements of fantasy and musical genres, has captivated a diverse audience of Disney fans. "Chillin' Like a Villain" stands out as a key musical number in the film, contributing to the overall narrative and entertainment value.

Performance in the Film

In the film, the song is performed as the characters try to teach Ben how to fit in with the villain kids from the Isle of the Lost. The upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics of the song convey the mischievous yet fun nature of the characters' backgrounds and their attempts to navigate their complex identities.

Charts

Chart (2017)Peak
position
US Billboard Hot 100 [1] 95
US Kid Digital Songs ( Billboard ) [2] 2

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [3] Platinum1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Christmas version

"Chillin' Like a Snowman"
Single by Sofia Carson
ReleasedDecember 1, 2017 (2017-12-01)
Recorded2017
Genre
Length2:29
Label Walt Disney
Songwriter(s)
Descendants singles chronology
"What's My Name"
(2017)
"Chillin' Like a Snowman"
(2017)
"Stronger"
(2018)

"Chillin' Like a Snowman" is a song performed by Sofia Carson. It was released on December 1, 2017 by Walt Disney Records. The song is the holiday version of "Chillin' Like a Villain" from Disney Channel's Descendants 2 . [4]

Track listing

  1. "Chillin' Like a Snowman" — 2:29

Release history

CountryDateFormatLabel
United States [5] December 1, 2017 Digital download Walt Disney

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