3AM (Pull Up)
"3AM (Pull Up)" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Charli XCX, written for her mixtape Number 1 Angel (2017).[4][5] The song features Danish singer and songwriter MØ.[5][6][7] The song received positive reviews from critics, with some considering it a highlight of the mixtape.
"3AM (Pull Up)" | |
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Song by Charli XCX featuring MØ | |
from the album Number 1 Angel | |
Genre | |
Length | 3:59 |
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Songwriter(s) | |
Producer(s) | Easy FX |
Composition
"3AM (Pull Up)" has been described as a bubbly synth-pop[2], tropical house[3] and dancehall[1] song. According to Pitchfork, the song's lyrical content contains an entire emotional arc.[8] Rolling Stone observed that the lyrics described a "the throes of a so-bad-it's-good relationship."[9] The single also shows XCX resisting the guy she keeps "backsliding" to,[6] and contemplating the feeling of being a "booty call."[4]
Release
"3AM (Pull Up)" was one of three songs (the others being "Lipgloss" and "Dreamer") that were shared preceding the release of Number 1 Angel.[2]
Critical reception
"3AM (Pull Up)" received positive reviews from music critics. Billboard called the song "an album highlight", giving praise to MØ's guest appearance on the song.[6] NME called the song "hugely fun".[7]
Chart performance
Despite not being released as a single, it reached #9 on the New Zealand Heatseekers chart.[10]
Chart (2017) | Peak position |
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New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[10] | 9 |
References
- "Number 1 Angel by Charli XCX on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
- Blistein, Jon. "Charli XCX Unveils Three Bombastic Songs From New Mixtape". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- St. Asaph, Katherine. "Charli XCX: Number 1 Angel Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- "Review: Charli XCX, Number 1 Angel". Pretty Much Amazing. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- "Charli XCX's 'Number 1 Angel': Mixtape Review". idolator. 2017-03-10. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- "Charli XCX Returns for Her 'Number 1 Angel' Spot on New Mixtape: Critic's Take". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- "Charli XCX's 'Number 1 Angel' mixtape is more than just a stopgap between records - NME". NME. 2017-03-10. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- "Charli XCX: Number 1 Angel Album Review | Pitchfork". pitchfork.com. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- "Charli XCX Unveils Three Bombastic Songs From New Mixtape". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2017-06-03.
- "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". THE OFFICIAL NZ MUSIC CHART. Retrieved 2017-06-03.