Power (Ellie Goulding song)

"Power" is a song by English singer Ellie Goulding, released as the second single from Goulding's fourth studio album Brightest Blue, through Polydor Records on 21 May 2020. It was written by Goulding, Digital Farm Animals, Lucy Taylor, Jack Tarrant, David Paich, and its producers Jonny Coffer and Jamie Scott.[1][2][3] The song interpolates English singer Dua Lipa's song "Be the One" (2015).[4]

"Power"
Single by Ellie Goulding
from the album Brightest Blue
Released21 May 2020 (2020-05-21)
Length3:11
LabelPolydor
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Johnny Coffer
  • Jamie Scott
Ellie Goulding singles chronology
"Worry About Me"
(2020)		 "Power"
(2020)		 "Slow Grenade"
(2020)
Music video
"Power" on YouTube

Background and release

"Power is about relationships in the 21st century, how they can now be dictated by social media, superficiality and material things. The girl in the song is disillusioned by love and the cruel, good looking, self-obsessed people she keeps ending up with."

— Goulding, "Ellie Goulding Releases 'Power' from Upcoming New Album", Press Party[5]

On 19 May, Goulding posted a video on social media with a quote "Are you running out of power?" The video shows a cell phone interface. [6] The following day, she announced the song's title and release date; its cover art was also posted that day.[7] The singer self-shot the song’s accompanying video from her home while in lockdown in London. It features Goulding dressed in various outfits in split screen, full shots and selfies.[3]

Music video

The music video for "Power", directed by Imogen Snell and Riccardo Castano, was released on 21 May 2020.[8] Goulding self-shot the song’s accompanying video from her home while in lockdown in London, which features her dressed in various outfits in split screen, full shots and selfies.[3]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[9] 36
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[10] 31
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[11] 56
Scotland (Official Charts Company)[12] 52
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[13] 86

Release history
Release dates and formats for "Power"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various 21 May 2020
Polydor [14][15]
Australia 22 May 2020 Contemporary hit radio
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United Kingdom 30 May 2020 Adult contemporary radio Polydor [17]
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References
  1. Wass, Mike (20 May 2020). "Ellie Goulding Announces New Single 'Power'". Idolator. United States: Hive Media. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  2. Dresdale, Andrea (21 May 2020). "Ellie Goulding flexes her "Power" in new song and video". abcNewsRadio. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  3. Legaspi, Althea (21 May 2020). "Watch Ellie Goulding Address Superficial 'Power' Dynamics in New Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  4. Mahjouri, Shakiel (21 May 2020). "Ellie Goulding Drops 'Power' Music Video Interpolating Dua Lipa's 'Be The One'". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  5. "Ellie Goulding Releases 'Power' from Upcoming New Album". PressParty. 21 May 2020.
  6. "Sign up for more power. #EG4 (link in stories)". Ellie Goulding. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2020 – via Instagram.
  7. "POWER. Tomorrow. 5pm BST/12pm ET/9am PT. Join the video premiere on YouTube.🔋 (link in stories)". Ellie Goulding. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2020 – via Instagram.
  8. "Ellie Goulding – Power". YouTube. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  9. "Ultratop.be – Ellie Goulding – Power" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved 7 August 2020.
  10. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 1 June 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  11. "Listy bestsellerów, wyróżnienia :: Związek Producentów Audio-Video". Polish Airplay Top 100. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  12. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  13. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
  14. "Power - Single by Ellie Goulding". Apple Music. United Kingdom. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  15. "Power / Ellie Goulding". Tidal. United States. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  16. "SINGLES TO RADIO". The Music Network. Retrieved 3 June 2020.
  17. "Radio 2 New Music Playlist". BBC. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
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