Timebomb (Tove Lo song)

"Timebomb"
Single by Tove Lo
from the album Queen of the Clouds
Released 12 August 2015 (2015-08-12)
Format Digital download
Length 3:34
Label Universal
Writer(s)
Producer(s) Klas Åhlund
Tove Lo singles chronology
"Come Back to Me"
(2015)		 "Timebomb"
(2015)		 "Moments"
(2015)

"Timebomb" is a song by Swedish singer and songwriter Tove Lo from her debut studio album, Queen of the Clouds (2014). Initially released as a promotional single,[1] the song was released as the third single from the album.[2] However, its release at US contemporary hit radio was cancelled.[3]

Music video

On 18 June 2015 the official lyric video was uploaded to her Vevo account. The lyric video shows two people "naked" hugging and touching each other's bodies, while the lyrics are shown on their skin. The lyric video was directed by Bror Bror.[4] On 19 June 2015, a preview for the music video was uploaded to Tove Lo's Facebook page and giving the date of release for the music video, "#TIMEBOMB! Get ready. 3 days". The music video shows different couples fighting and arguing but at the same time they hug and kiss.[5] The music video premiered on 22 June and was directed by Emil Nava.[6]

With the release of the music video, Lo released: #weareatimebomb and launched its website.[7] People all over the world can stream the music video at the "weareatimebomb"'s website with other fans universally.

Synopsis

Tove Lo appears in the middle while the couples (from varied age, ethnicity and sexual orientation) fight, push, and grab each other. Midway of the video, Tove Lo dances around with black strips and incorporates the same interactions of the couples with a man. When the songs is at its bridge, Lo starts releasing emotions out by moving with immense power, while appearing completely naked on the sand.[8]

Track listings

  1. "Timebomb" – 3:34
  1. "Timebomb" (Lucas Nord Remix) – 3:30
  2. "Timebomb" (Sonny Alven Remix) – 4:07
  3. "Timebomb" (Kateboy Remix) – 3:42

Charts

Chart (2015) Peak
position
Sweden (Veckolista Heatseeker)[11] 4

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide 9 September 2014 Digital download (promotional single) Universal [9]
Ireland 12 August 2015 Digital download [10]
Spain [12]
Sweden [13]
United Kingdom [14]
Canada 16 September 2015 [15]
United States [16]

References

  1. ↑ "Idolator premieres Tove Lo "Timebomb"". Republic Records. 17 September 2014. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  2. ↑ Cullen, Abby (26 May 2015). "BOSTON CALLING 2015 – CITY HALL PLAZA, BOSTON, MA 5/22-5/24/15 (FESTIVAL RECAP)". Boston Calling Music Festival. Retrieved 31 May 2015.
  3. ↑ Cantor, Brian (5 August 2015). "Tove Lo's "Timebomb" Won't Be Next Single; "Moments" Apparently Will Be". Headline Planet. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  4. ↑ Chavez, Brayan (18 June 2015). "Timebomb Lyric Video". Vevo. Retrieved 18 June 2015.
  5. ↑ Chavez, Brayan (19 June 2015). "#TIMEBOMB! Get ready. 3 days". Tove Lo's Facebook Page. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
  6. ↑ Forrester, Katy (12 March 2015). "Swedish pop star Tove Lo frolicks on a beach completely NAKED in sexy new music video". The Mirror. Retrieved 16 June 2015.
  7. ↑ Chavez, Brayan (22 June 2015). "WE ARE A TIMEBOMB". WE ARE A TIMEBOMB. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  8. ↑ Williott, Carl (22 June 2015). "Watch Tove Lo’s Emotional "Timebomb" Video". Idolator. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  9. 1 2 "Tove Lo". Universal Music Norway. Archived from the original on 11 October 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2015.
  10. 1 2 "Timebomb (Remixes) – Single by Tove Lo". iTunes Store (IE). Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  11. ↑ "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 29, 17 juli 2015" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 14 January 2016.
  12. ↑ "Timebomb (Remixes) – Single by Tove Lo". iTunes Store (SP). Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  13. ↑ "Timebomb (Remixes) – Single by Tove Lo". iTunes Store (SE). Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  14. ↑ "Timebomb (Remixes) – Single by Tove Lo". iTunes Store (GB). Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  15. ↑ "Timebomb (Remixes) – Single by Tove Lo". iTunes Store (CA). Archived from the original on 26 October 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.
  16. ↑ "Timebomb (Remixes) – Single by Tove Lo". iTunes Store (US). Archived from the original on 26 December 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2015.

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