"Normal People Things" is a song by English indie rock band Lovejoy. It was released independently through Anvil Cat Records and AWAL on 6 October 2023. The song's music video followed a day after its release on 7 October. It debuted at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Lovejoy's second top 40 and highest-charting song in the UK.[1]
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| Single by Lovejoy | ||||
| Released | 6 October 2023 | |||
| Length | 2:44 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Aleksi Kiiskinen | |||
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| "Normal People Things" on YouTube | ||||
Background
editFrontman William Gold stated that the song is about "finding someone who ironically isn't normal and that rare connection you get where you go 'oh damn, You’re different but in a good way'".[2]
Music video
editThe music video was directed by Ted Nivison and filmed in Los Angeles during the band's US tour. Nivison stated that he wanted to put the band in "old awkward family portraits from the '70s-'90s. I really wanted to have most of the video be like a collection of living portrait photography, with only the final chorus being the moment in which they break out of it."[3]
Personnel
editLovejoy
- Ash Kabosu – bass guitar, writing
- Joe Goldsmith – lead guitar, writing
- Mark Boardman – drums, writing
- William Gold – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, writing
Production
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| Ireland (IRMA)[4] | 55 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 8 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[6] | 27 |
| UK Indie (OCC)[7] | 9 |
References
edit- ^ Griffiths, George (13 October 2023). "Kenya Grace enters the history books as Strangers climbs to Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ Shutler, Ali (7 October 2023). "Lovejoy on new single 'Normal People Things', long-awaited debut album and connecting with fans". NME. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ Taylor, Sam (9 October 2023). "Lovejoy have released a new single and video, 'Normal People Things'". Dork. Retrieved 10 October 2023.
- ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 16 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
- ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 13 October 2023.