Lucid (song) explained

Lucid
Cover:Rina Sawayama Lucid.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Rina Sawayama
Album:Sawayama (Deluxe)
Written:2018
Released:25 November 2020
Genre:
Length:3:38
Label:Dirty Hit
Producer:BloodPop
Prev Title:Dance in the Dark
Prev Year:2020
Next Title:Beg for You
Next Year:2022

"Lucid" (stylised in all caps) is a song by Japanese-British singer-songwriter Rina Sawayama, released on 25 November 2020 as the sixth overall and first single from the deluxe edition of her debut studio album Sawayama. Sawayama first teased a collaboration with BloodPop on 2 October 2020, Tweeting out "BloodPop X Rina Sawayama Coming Soon" alongside a Polaroid picture with the words "Lucid Mix" written on it.[2]

Background and composition

The dance-pop song is about "living a different life through dreaming". It was written by Sawayama and Lauren Aquilina in 2018 on the floor of the singer's apartment from a beat sent to them by BloodPop.[3] The song has been described as "Gaga-esque" and garnered comparisons to the singer's 2020 album Chromatica, also produced by BloodPop.[4] [5]

Music video

The video was directed by Dave Ferner and Ksenia Kulakova, and was filmed at MARS Studios, owned by Bild Studios, in London, with all staff observing COVID-19 protocols during production. The video was filmed using a virtual production set, with scenes created in Blender and filmed using an LED projection screen.[6]

In popular culture

The song was used in the third episode of the Netflix series Heartstopper and subsequently appeared on the Heartstopper: Official Mixtape released by Spotify.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rina Sawayama blasts back with new single 'Lucid'. Atkinson. Jessie. Gigwise. 25 November 2020. 26 November 2020.
  2. Rina Sawayama and BloodPop Tease New Collaboration: 'Coming Soon'. Bote. Joshua. Billboard. 2 October 2020. 26 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Rina Sawayama is teasing a deluxe edition of her debut album with new pop hit, 'LUCID'. Dork. 25 November 2020 . 26 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Rina Sawayama Drops New Bop 'Lucid'. DIY. 25 November 2020. 26 November 2020.
  5. Web site: Rina Sawayama – "LUCID" (Prod. BloodPop). Stereogum. DeVille. Chris. 25 November 2020. 26 November 2020.
  6. Web site: Bild Studios / Works / Rina Sawayama - Lucid . 2023-01-15 . www.bildstudios.com.
  7. Web site: Warner . Sam . 2022-04-25 . 'Heartstopper' soundtrack: every song played in the new Netflix drama . 2022-07-29 . NME . en-GB.