Sofia (Clairo song)

"Sofia" is a song by American singer Clairo. Fader Label released it as the third single from her debut studio album Immunity on July 26, 2019. The song was written by Clairo and Rostam Batmanglij, who also produced the song, and features drums from Danielle Haim.

"Sofia"
Single by Clairo
from the album Immunity
ReleasedJuly 26, 2019 (2019-07-26)
Genre
Length3:08
LabelFader Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Clairo singles chronology
"Closer to You" / "Bags"
(2019)		 "Sofia"
(2019)
Clairo in Los Angeles in April 2019

Background

In a Facebook post, Clairo explained that "Sofia" was inspired by her first experiences having crushes on older women that she saw in the media.[1] She named Sofia Vergara and Sofia Coppola as examples, and claimed that writing "Sofia" was her way of celebrating her discovery whilst "maintaining the cheesy/corny lyrics you'd normally find in songs where you profess your love." She continued by writing that the song "captures a moment in [her] life but instead of hiding it, it's expressed in an almost 'explosive' manner."[1][2]

Critical reception

Carolyn Droke of Uproxx described the electro-pop song as an "anthem for the actualization of [Clairo's] sexuality", saying that the lyrics and rhythm "encapsulate feelings of exhilaration and trepidation at the threshold of a new relationship."[3] Harry Todd of Paste compared the production of the song to that of The Strokes and Sleigh Bells, with its "heavily processed guitars and crunchy drums". He continued to praise Batmanglij for "peppering [the song] with arpeggiated synths and vocoder melodies that recall Daft Punk's lovelorn slow-burns," and Clairo for "selling" the song with her vocal performance.[4] Katherine St. Asaph of Pitchfork compared the synths in "Sofia" to that of "Dancing on My Own" by Robyn.[5]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[6]

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak

position

Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[7] 45
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 36
US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[9] 38
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References
  1. D'Souza, Shaad (July 26, 2019). "Clairo drops new track "Sofia"". The FADER. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  2. Cottrill, Claire (July 27, 2019). "sofia explanation". Facebook. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  3. Droke, Carolyn (July 26, 2019). "Clairo Explore Her Sexuality On The Punchy New Single 'Sofia'". UPROXX. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  4. Todd, Harry (July 26, 2019). "Listen to Clairo's New Song "Sofia," the Final Single from Her Debut Album Immunity". Paste. Retrieved October 25, 2019.
  5. St. Asaph, Katherine (August 2, 2019). "Clairo: Immunity". Pitchfork. Retrieved October 26, 2019.
  6. "Sofia - Clairo". Tidal.
  7. "Ultratop.be – Clairo – Sofia" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved October 24, 2019.
  8. "NZ Top 40 Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 5 August 2019. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  9. "Hot Rock Songs | Week of 17 August 2019". Billboard. Retrieved 24 October 2019.
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