| Like a Robot | |
| Cover: | Like a Robot - Aqua.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Aqua |
| Album: | Megalomania |
| Recorded: | 2011 Electron Studio (Copenhagen, Denmark) |
| Label: | Universal |
| Prev Title: | Playmate to Jesus |
| Prev Year: | 2011 |
| Next Title: | Freaky Friday |
| Next Year: | 2017 |
"Like a Robot" is a song from Danish-Norwegian pop band Aqua's third studio album, Megalomania. Initially released as a promotional single[1] on 5 November 2011 producer Lucas Secon reported that "Like a Robot" would be released as the album's international lead single.[2] and was released in Australia and New Zealand in January 2012.[3] It was their song single to come with an "explicit language" warning, with band member René Dif playing it down, saying: "There’s a million rappers out there who do that too."[4]
Scandipop reviewed the song as; "Amazing, Amazing, Amazing" They added, "...it’s them returning to the clubland from which they came. Squeaky voiced Lene laments a man’s shortcomings in the bedroom department" [5]
Luis Gonzalez of Album Confessions said; “Like A Robot”, a raunchy song that ultimately deals with sex and alcohol. Aqua has forgotten all the past metaphors and innuendos and have decided to be up front with their naughty message. The production is great; the lyrics are fun and get lodged in your brain easily especially the golden chorus.[6]
Jon O'Brien of Allmusic, in a review of Megalomania, said; ""Like a Robot" shows that the band's tongue-in-cheek innuendos have disappointingly been replaced by straightforward explicitness". "[7]
Gaffas Signe Bønsvig Wehding considered the song to be "among the best tracks on the album", along with "Playmate To Jesus", "Dirty Little Pop Song" and "Sucker For A Superstar"".[8]
The Border Mail gave the album a negative review, but complimented "Like A Robot" for being 'punchy'.[9]
Credits adapted from album liner notes.[11]
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavia[12] | 12 September 2011 | Digital download | Universal Music |
| Australia[13] | 27 January 2012 | ||
| New Zealand[14] | 30 January 2012 |