Elliot's Song

"Elliot's Song"
Single by Dominic Fike and Zendaya
from the album Euphoria Season 2 (An HBO Original Series Soundtrack)
ReleasedMarch 4, 2022 (2022-03-04)
Length2:30
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Labrinth
Dominic Fike singles chronology
"The Kiss of Venus"
(2021) 		"Elliot's Song"
(2022) 		"Dancing in the Courthouse"
(2023)
Zendaya singles chronology
"I'm Tired"
(2022) 		"Elliot's Song"
(2022)

"Elliot's Song" is a song by American singers Dominic Fike and Zendaya, released as a single from the season two soundtrack and score album of American TV series Euphoria on March 4, 2022. It was written by Labrinth, his girlfriend Muzhda "Muz" Zemar-McKenzie, and Zendaya. The song was included in a longer version in the season two finale of Euphoria.[1] At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, the song was nominated for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.

Background

The ballad was performed on acoustic guitar by Fike's character Elliot in the season two finale of Euphoria, in which he "serenaded" Rue (Zendaya). The scene received criticism and was made into a meme due to its length. The single version of the track includes lines sung by Zendaya.[2]

The single release uses the same photograph of Zendaya for its cover art as "I'm Tired", a song also used in the finale released as a single the week prior.[3]

Charts

Chart performance for "Elliot's Song"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[4] 66
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 77
Global 200 (Billboard)[6] 147
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 51
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8] 3
Portugal (AFP)[9] 165
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[10] 92
UK Singles (OCC)[11] 91
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[12] 6
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[13] 10

References

  1. ^ Richards, Will (March 5, 2022). "Dominic Fike shares new track 'Elliot's Song' with Zendaya from 'Euphoria' finale". NME. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ Blistein, Jon (March 4, 2022). "Dominic Fike's 'Euphoria' Song Is Here — And Yes, It's Shorter Than It Was on the Show". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ Etienne, Vanessa (March 3, 2022). "Dominic Fike to Release 'Elliot's Song' from Euphoria, Jokes 'It's Shorter' After Fans Troll Him". People. Archived from the original on March 15, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  4. ^ "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 14 March 2022". The ARIA Report. No. 1671. Australian Recording Industry Association. March 14, 2022. p. 4.
  5. ^ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  6. ^ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  7. ^ "Irish Singles Chart: 11 March 2022". Irish Recorded Music Association. Archived from the original on August 7, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  8. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 14, 2022. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  9. ^ "Dominic Fike & Zendaya – Elliot's Song". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved March 18, 2022.
  10. ^ "Dominic Fike & Zendaya – Elliot's Song". Singles Top 100. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  11. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  12. ^ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  13. ^ "Dominic Fike Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 15, 2022.