Humongous (song)

"Humongous" is a song by English singer, songwriter, and musician Declan McKenna. It was released as the sixth single from McKenna's debut studio album, What Do You Think About the Car? on 9 June 2017 through Columbia Records.[1][2] The song was written by Declan McKenna and produced by James Ford.

"Humongous"
Single by Declan McKenna
from the album What Do You Think About the Car?
Released9 June 2017
Length5:12
LabelColumbia Records
Songwriter(s)Declan McKenna
Producer(s)James Ford
Declan McKenna singles chronology
"The Kids Don't Wanna Come Home"
(2017)		 "Humongous"
(2017)		 "Why Do You Feel So Down"
(2017)

Background

Talking about the song, McKenna said, "This was the last song I wrote for the record. Not to pick a favourite child but I think this might be, definitely a step in the direction I'm heading in, I love big powerful choruses that you can just scream, and I wanted this to be one of those. I remember writing it just sat home alone with my sister’s guitar in complete euphoria with only a chorus written and nothing else, just shouting the words which are super vague but just summed up all the confusion and frustration I’ve had the last two years."[3]

Live performances

On 11 April 2017, McKenna performed the song live on live on the late-night talk show Conan, which was shown on TBS.[4][5]

Music video

A music video to accompany the release of "Humongous" was first released onto YouTube on 9 June 2017.[6]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[7]

  • James Ford – producer, drums
  • Declan McKenna – composer, lyricist, associated performer, vocal
  • Max Prior – assistant engineer
  • Jimmy Robertson – engineer
  • Barry Grint – mastering engineer
  • Craig Silvey – mixing engineer

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Mexico (Billboard Ingles Airplay)[8] 44

Release history
Region Date Format Label
Various 9 June 2017 Digital download Columbia Records

References
  1. "Humongous - Single by Declan McKenna on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  2. "Declan McKenna's New Track Will Make You Feel 'Humongous'". out.com. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  3. "Declan McKenna's latest single is 'Humongous'". Dork. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  4. "Watch Declan McKenna and Declan McKenna's Big Sunglasses do 'Humongous' on Conan". Dork. 13 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  5. "Declan McKenna "Humongous" 04/11/18 - CONAN on TBS". YouTube. 12 April 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  6. "Declan McKenna - Humongous (Official Video)". YouTube. 9 June 2017. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  7. "Credits / Humongous (Single Version) / Declan McKenna – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
  8. "Declan McKenna – Mexico Ingles Airplay". Billboard. Billboard. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
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