Lighter (Galantis, David Guetta and 5 Seconds of Summer song) explained

Lighter
Cover:Lighter Galantis song.jpg
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Galantis, David Guetta and 5 Seconds of Summer
Album:Rx
Genre:Dance pop[1]
Length:2:52
Label:Big Beat
Chronology:Galantis
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Prev Year:2024
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Next Year:2024

"Lighter" is a song by Swedish electronic artist Galantis, French DJ David Guetta and Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. It was released on 1 March 2024, as a single from Galantis' upcoming fourth studio album, Rx, via Big Beat Records.[2]

Background

Speaking about the song, Christian Karlsson stated,

Composition

"Ligher" first came up when a writer of Karlsson's played him a raw recording of the track around two years ago. Though interested, Karlsson almost scrapped the track before finding David Guetta and 5 Seconds of Summer to help work on the song.[1] According to guitarist Michael Clifford, the idea of the collaboration was brought up a year ago.[1]

The track was written by Bloodshy, Henrik Jonback, David Saint Fleur, Aukoustics, David Guetta, Kyle Reynolds, David Brook, Benjamin Samama, Embody, Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood and Ashton Irwin,[3] while production was handled by Karlsson, Guetta, Clifford,[1] Jonback, Fleur, Aukoustics, Misha K and Embody.[3]

Critical reception

"Lighter" was met with positive reviews from music critics. Shannon Garner of EUPHORIA stated, "'Lighter' is a foray into dance music [...] incorporating their distinct styles, the dreamy track is produced in a way that ascends you into another reality with its breezy, danceable beats and infectious sing-along choruses."[4] Hannah Gadd of Redbrick remarked, "The lyrics are on the simpler side, something which is unusual from 5SOS' recent music but works with this genre. The message is clear; the song details the comfort in which time spent with a lover can bring and thus feeling 'lighter'."[5]

Personnel

Musicians

Additional musicians

Production

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Belarus Airplay (TopHit)[6] 49
Estonia Airplay (TopHit)[7] 29
Japan (Japan Hot Overseas)[8] 13
Latvia Airplay (LAIPA)[9] 19
Lithuania Airplay (TopHit)[10] 7
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 7
Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[12] 17
Spain Airplay (TopHit)[13] 95
Sweden Heatseaker (Sverigetopplistan)[14] 1

Notes and References

  1. How Galantis and David Guetta Met Their Match With 5 Seconds of Summer on 'Lighter'. Rolling Stone. Larisha Paul. 1 March 2024. 11 March 2024.
  2. Web site: Galantis Announces New Album, Rx. EDM.com. Niko Sani. 26 April 2024. 9 May 2024.
  3. Lighter. Digital liner notes. Galantis, David Guetta & 5 Seconds of Summer. Big Beat Records. 2024.
  4. Web site: Galantis, David Guetta & 5 Seconds of Summer – Lighter. EUPHORIA. Shannon Garner. 8 March 2024. 11 March 2024.
  5. Web site: Single Review: Galantis, David Guetta & 5 Seconds of Summer - Lighter. Redbrick. Hannah Gadd. 3 March 2024. 24 March 2024.
  6. Web site: Top Radio Hits Belarus Weekly Chart: Apr 4, 2024. TopHit. 23 April 2024.
  7. Web site: Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart: May 2, 2024. TopHit. 9 May 2024.
  8. Billboard Japan Hot Overseas: [2024/03/13 公開]]. Billboard. 4 April 2024.
  9. Web site: Latvijas spēlētāko dziesmu Radio Top 2024. gads – 16. nedēļa. Latvia's most played songs Radio Top 2024 – Week 16. lv. LAIPA. April 22, 2024. April 22, 2024.
  10. Web site: Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Apr 25, 2024. TopHit. 29 April 2024.
  11. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 11 March 2024. 11 March 2024.
  12. Web site: OLiS – oficjalna lista airplay. OLiS. pl. 22 April 2024. Select week 13.04.2024–19.04.2024..
  13. Web site: Top Radio Hits Spain Weekly Chart: May 2, 2024. TopHit. 18 June 2024.
  14. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 10. Sverigetopplistan. 11 March 2024.