"So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" is a song by American singer Caroline Polachek from her third studio album (and first under her own name) Pang (2019).[1] The song was released on September 16, 2019 through Perpetual Novice.[1] It has been described as a new wave and indie pop track.[2][3] While it did not chart at the time of its release, the song became a sleeper hit after it went viral on TikTok in early 2022.[4]
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| Single by Caroline Polachek | ||||
| from the album Pang | ||||
| Released | September 16, 2019 | |||
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| Length | 3:03 | |||
| Label | Perpetual Novice | |||
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| "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" on YouTube | ||||
Release and promotion
editAn official music video was released on October 2, 2019. On December 18, 2019, an official remix by A. G. Cook of PC Music was released as the lead single from her upcoming remix album Standing at the Gate: Remix Collection.[5] On January 30, 2020, Polachek performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, marking her first solo live television appearance.[6]
A Christmas-themed rework of the song called "So Cold You're Hurting My Feelings" was released in December 2020 as part of the PC Music Pop Carol holiday concert.[7]
Critical reception
editRobin Bacior of Consequence of Sound described "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" as a song with "a little more pep in its step" than her other singles, "Parachute" and "Ocean of Tears".[8] Luke Holland of The Guardian reviewed the song with "I definitely am saying you’re a bad person if you hate this".[9] Amanda Gersten of Paste called the song "bouncy, bright and wouldn’t sound too out of place on a Chairlift album".[10]
American singer Lady Gaga included the song on her "Women of Choice" curated playlist.[11]
Cover versions
editIndie rock artist Waxahatchee performed a live acoustic cover of "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" at SiriusXM’s Los Angeles Studios on April 2, 2020.[12] Indie folk musician Squirrel Flower released her own cover of the song as a single on May 5, 2020.[13] The song was also covered by Black Country, New Road for the vinyl only EP Never Again Part 2.[14] English indie rock band Blossoms covered the song in 2024, on the deluxe edition of their album Gary, the second disc of which featured 8 cover songs. [15]
Track listing
editA. G. Cook Remix – single[16]
- "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" (A. G. Cook Remix) – 3:35
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[17] | 27 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[18] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Hear 'So Hot You're Hurting My feelings', the Latest Single From Caroline Polachek's Upcoming Solo Debut". DIY. September 17, 2019. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ Beaumont-Thomas, Ben (October 18, 2019). "Caroline Polachek: Pang review – pop that hits like a southpaw's hook". The Guardian. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
- ^ MT, Reggie. "Caroline Polcahek - Pang". Tiny Mix Tapes. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
- ^ "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings by Caroline Polachek | Popular sounds on TikTok". TikTok.
- ^ "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings (A. G. Cook Remix)". Amazon Music. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ Yoo, Noah (January 31, 2020). "Watch Caroline Polachek Perform "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" on Kimmel". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ "Pop Caroler's Songbook by PC Music". Bandcamp. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ Bacior, Robin (September 17, 2019). "Caroline Polachek confirms Pang release date, shares "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings": Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ Holland, Luke (September 27, 2019). "Tracks of the week reviewed: Caroline Polacheck, Diplo and Stereophonics". The Guardian. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ Gersten, Amanda (September 16, 2020). "Daily Dose: Caroline Polachek, "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings"". Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ Richards, Will (March 7, 2020). "Listen to Lady Gaga's new curated all-female playlist 'Women of Choice', ft Rosalia, Charli XCX, St Vincent, Rina Sawayama and more". NME. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ Moore, Sam (April 2, 2020). "Listen to Waxahatchee's cover of Caroline Polachek's 'So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings'". NME. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ Rettig, James (May 5, 2020). "Squirrel Flower – "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" (Caroline Polachek Cover)". Stereogum. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
- ^ "Never Again Part 2". Rough Trade. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ^ Duran, Anagricel (2024-07-10). "Blossoms announce 'Covers Edition' of new album 'Gary', including classics by Radiohead and Lady Gaga". NME. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings (A. G. Cook Remix) - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
- ^ "Caroline Polachek Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Caroline Polachek – So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 22, 2024.