"Sometimes" is a song recorded by Australian indietronica group Miami Horror and released as the lead single from their debut album Illumination on 23 October 2009. Its lyrics primarily revolve around themes of escapism, wonder, and discovery,[1] which carried over to the music video as well.
| "Sometimes" | ||||
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| Single by Miami Horror | ||||
| from the album Illumination | ||||
| Released | 30 October 2009 | |||
| Genre | Indietronica | |||
| Length | 4:13 | |||
| Label | EMI | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Benjamin Plant | |||
| Producer(s) | Benjamin Plant | |||
| Miami Horror singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Miami Horror - Sometimes (official)" at YouTube | ||||
The song placed at number 82 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2009.[2] At the ARIA Music Awards of 2010, it was nominated for Best Dance Release.[3]
Mike Posner sampled the track's instrumental on his song "You Don't Have to Leave Me" from his album One Foot Out the Door. The song was also included as part of the soundtrack of Grand Theft Auto V in 2013, playing on Radio Mirror Park, one of the game's many radio stations.[4]
Music video
editA music video directed by Rhett Wade-Ferrell was made to accompany the song and was released onto the musich3ad YouTube channel on 7 October 2009. At a total length of four minutes and eleven seconds, it displays a young man and woman, presumably a couple, running and swimming outdoors in a coastal setting. The woman finds a necklace and holds on to it, before the two of them come across a futuristic building. The video ends as both hold hands together, and the woman clutching the necklace, as they stare at what they'd discovered. As of 2021, it has over 8 million views.[citation needed]
Track listing
edit- Digital EP [5]
- "Sometimes" – 4:11
- "Sometimes (Gloves Remix)" – 6:55
- "Make You Mine (Fred Falke Extended Mix)" – 6:58
- "Make You Mine (Fred Falke Extended Mix Instrumental)" – 6:57
- "Make You Mine (Death Metal Disco Scene Extended Mix)" – 5:09
- CDr Maxi-Single [6]
- "Sometimes (Radio Edit)" – 3:21
- "Sometimes (Album Version Instrumental)" – 4:18
- "Sometimes (Club Mix)" – 5:40
- "Sometimes (Dub Mix)" – 5:40
- "Sometimes (Gloves Extended Dub)" – 6:57
- "Sometimes (Gloves Extended Mix)" – 6:57
- "Sometimes (Gloves Radio Edit)" – 3:55
- "Sometimes (Shazam Remix)" – 6:58
- "Sometimes (Hook N Sling Remix)" – 6:28
Charts
editWeekly charts
edit| Chart (2009–2010) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 62 |
| Australia Club Tracks (ARIA)[8] | 2 |
| Australia Dance Singles (ARIA)[9] | 13 |
Year-end charts
edit| Chart (2010) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australia Club Tracks (ARIA)[10] | 16 |
| Australia Dance Singles (ARIA)[11] | 49 |
References
edit- ^ Hannon, Christy (30 December 2010). "Interview - Benjamin Plant of Miami Horror". QRO Magazine. Archived from the original on 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Countdown | Hottest 100 - 2009". Triple J. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "2010 ARIA Awards Winners". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Grand Theft Auto V Reveals Expanded Radio Station Tracklists for Game Relaunch". Pitchfork. 17 November 2014. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "Sometimes - EP by Miami Horror". iTunes Store (Australia). 20 November 2009. Archived from the original on 6 March 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "Miami Horror – Sometimes (2009, CDR)". Discogs.
- ^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles - Week Commencing 24th May 2010" (PDF). The ARIA Report. No. 1056. Australian Recording Industry Association. 24 May 2010. p. 4. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 June 2010. Retrieved 24 April 2022 – via Trove.
- ^ "ARIA Club Tracks - Week Commencing 7th June 2010" (PDF). The ARIA Report. No. 1058. Australian Recording Industry Association. 7 June 2010. p. 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 June 2010. Retrieved 24 April 2022 – via Trove.
- ^ "ARIA Dance - Week Commencing 31st May 2010" (PDF). The ARIA Report. No. 1057. Australian Recording Industry Association. 31 May 2010. p. 17. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 June 2010. Retrieved 24 April 2022 – via Trove.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Top Club Tracks 2010" (PDF). The ARIA Report. No. End of Year 2010. Australian Recording Industry Association. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 January 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2022 – via Trove.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Highest Selling Dance Singles 2010" (PDF). The ARIA Report. No. End of Year 2010. Australian Recording Industry Association. p. 15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 January 2011. Retrieved 24 April 2022 – via Trove.