Between the Lines (Robyn song)

"Between the Lines" is a song by Swedish singer-songwriter Robyn, recorded for her eighth studio album Honey. It was released as the third single from the album on 12 April 2019 alongside a remix by Louie Vega.[3] Remixes by The Black Madonna and Preditah followed on April 19 and 26 respectfully.[4][5] A music video was released on 3 April 2019.[6]

"Between the Lines"
Single by Robyn
from the album Honey
B-side	"Beach 2k20"
Released	12 April 2019
Genre	House[1] tropical house[2] minimal techno[2]
Length	4:07
Label	Konichiwa
Songwriter(s)	Robyn Klas Åhlund
Producer(s)	Klas Åhlund
Robyn singles chronology
"Honey" (2018) "Between the Lines" (2019) "Ever Again" (2019)

Music video

The Ssion-directed video, filmed with a camcorder, depicts the singer partying in Ibiza, performing at a festival, and singing in a makeshift ball pit.[6] Inspired by Wham!'s "Club Tropicana" video, Ssion attempted to capture "the aggressive tackiness of tourist culture slapped up against the serene beach vibes" with the "DIY" aesthetic of the video.

Composition

The song features "latin flair, trappy electro-synth and burly AutoTune".[7]

Live performance

Robyn performed the song in a medley with "Love Is Free" on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon on 18 July 2019.[8]

Release

On 20 June 2020, Robyn released "Between the Lines" on a limited edition 12" vinyl featuring remixes of the song along with "Beach 2k20". It was released alongside vinyls of "Honey", "Baby Forgive Me" and "Ever Again", for the Love Record Stores Day 2020 event. Only 500 of each were manufactured.[9]

Track listing

Louie Vega Remix[3]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Between the Lines" (Louie Vega Remix)	8:43

The Black Madonna Remix[4]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Between the Lines" (The Black Madonna Remix / Edit)	3:52
2.	"Between the Lines" (The Black Madonna Remix)	5:06

Preditah Remix[5]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Between the Lines" (Preditah Vocal Mix)	4:17
2.	"Between the Lines" (Preditah Main Mix)	5:48

Limited Edition 12" Vinyl[10]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Between the Lines" (Louie Vega Remix)	8:43
2.	"Beach 2k20" (Yaeji Remix)	4:55
3.	"Between the Lines" (The Black Madonna)	5:06
4.	"Beach 2k20" (Louie Vega Remix)	6:34
Total length:		25:18

Personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Honey.[11]

• Robyn – vocals, vocal arranging, songwriting, co-production, vocal recording
• Klas Åhlund - songwriting, production, programming, vocal recording
• NealHPogue – mixing
• Mike Bozzi – mastering

Charts

Chart (2018)	Peak position
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12]	95

References

1. Phares, Heather. "Honey – Robyn". AllMusic. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
2. Neale, Matthew. "Robyn - Honey Review". Clash. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
3. "Between the Lines (Louie Vega Remix)". Amazon Music. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
4. "Between the Lines (The Black Madonna Remix)". Amazon Music. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
5. "Between the Lines (Preditah Remix)". Amazon Music. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
6. Shaffer, Claire (3 April 2019). "Watch Robyn Party in Ibiza in 'Between the Lines' Video". Retrieved 17 July 2020.
7. Johnson, Ellen (28 October 2018). "Robyn: Honey Review". Paste. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
8. Zemler, Emily (19 July 2019). "Robyn Slays Medley of 'Between the Lines' and 'Love Is Free' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
9. Skinner, Tom (17 June 2020). "Robyn to release limited edition 'Honey' remix series on 12" vinyl". NME. Retrieved 20 June 2020.
10. "Love Record Stores Shop". Retrieved 17 July 2020.
11. Honey (liner notes). Robyn. Konichiwa Records. 2018. KOR057CD.CS1 maint: others (link)
12. "Swedishcharts.com – Robyn – Honey". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 17 July 2020.