Swine (Demi Lovato song)
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| Single by Demi Lovato | ||||
| Released | June 22, 2023 | |||
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| Length | 2:46 | |||
| Label | Island | |||
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"Swine" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song by American singer-songwriter Demi Lovato. It was released as a charity single through Island Records on June 22, 2023. The song was written by Lovato along with Laura Veltz, Upsahl and its producers Warren "Oak" Felder, Alex Niceforo and Keith "Ten4" Sorrells. A music video directed by Meriel O'Connell was released alongside it.
Background and composition
When surprise-releasing the song on June 22, 2023, Lovato explained its origin on social media: "It's been one year since the Supreme Court's decision to dismantle the constitutional right to a safe abortion, and although the path forward will be challenging, we must continue to be united in our fight for reproductive justice."[1]
The song was released as a protest song two days before the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.[2] Over a one-year period, Lovato's net profits from "Swine" will be donated to the Demi Lovato Foundation's Reproductive Justice Fund, which will go to three nonprofit organizations: NARAL Pro-Choice America, Plan C, and the National Network of Abortion Funds.[3]
"Swine" was described as a pop-punk song[2] and a "rock and nu metal anthem."[4] Billboard described the song as "Lovato at her most furious", and "fueled by righteous indignation".[5]
Music video
The music video was directed by Meriel O'Connell and produced by Jagger Corcione and Becca Standt.[6]
Charts
| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US Alternative Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[7][8] | 12 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | June 22, 2023 | Island | [9] |
References
- ^ @ddlovato (June 22, 2023). "It's been one year since the Supreme Court's decision to dismantle the constitutional right to a safe abortion, and although the path forward will be challenging, we must continue to be united in our fight for reproductive justice. I created 'SWINE' to amplify the voices of those who advocate for choice and bodily autonomy. I want this song to empower not only the birthing people of this country, but everyone who stands up for equality, to embrace their agency and fight for a world where every person's right to make decisions about their own body is honored. http://demilovato.lnk.to/SWINE" (Tweet). Retrieved June 24, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Paul, Larisha (June 22, 2023). "Demi Lovato Wages War to Protect Reproductive Rights on Protest Single 'Swine'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Denis, Kyle (June 22, 2023). "Demi Lovato Drops New Song 'Swine' Inspired by 1-Year Anniversary of 'Roe v. Wade' Reversal". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Kiley, Rachel (June 23, 2023). "Demi Lovato Releases Bold Pro-Choice Rock Anthem". Pride. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ Daw, Stephen (June 23, 2023). "Queer Jams of the Week: New Music from Kim Petras, Demi Lovato, Boyish & More". Billboard. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ de Carvalho, Matheus (June 22, 2023). "Demi Lovato aniquila o patriarcado e empodera mulheres no clipe surpresa de "SWINE"" [Demi Lovato annihilates patriarchy and empowers women in surprise video for "SWINE"]. Popline (in Portuguese). Retrieved June 24, 2023.
- ^ "Demi Lovato Chart History (Alternative Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ "Alternative Digital Song Sales - Week of July 8, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
- ^ Lovato, Demi. "SWINE - Single". Apple Music (US). Retrieved June 24, 2023.
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