Naïve (song) explained

Naïve
Cover:	Naive_cover.jpg
Type:	single
Artist:	the Kooks
Album:	Inside In/Inside Out
B-Side:	"Tea and Biscuits" "Hiding Low"
Genre:	Indie rock^[1]
Length:	3:24
Label:	Virgin
Producer:	Tony Hoffer
Prev Title:	You Don't Love Me
Prev Year:	2006
Next Title:	She Moves in Her Own Way
Next Year:	2006

"Naïve" is a song by British indie rock band the Kooks. It was released on 27 March 2006 as the fourth single from their debut studio album, Inside In/Inside Out (2006). "Naïve" charted at number five on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the UK's 19th-best-selling single of 2006 and earning a quadruple platinum certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in 2022. The song additionally reached number 15 in Flanders and New Zealand as well as number 22 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. It placed at number 87 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of the Past 20 Years, being one of a few songs to debut in the countdown without having made a yearly list beforehand.

Music video

The official music video features Luke Pritchard singing the song whilst walking around "The Welly" nightclub in Hull, reminiscing on memories of him and his girlfriend.

Track listings

UK 7-inch single^[2]

A. "Naïve"

B. "Tea and Biscuits"

UK limited-edition Minimax CD single^[3]

1. "Naïve"
2. "Hiding Low"

European CD single^[4]

1. "Naïve"
2. "I Love That Girl"
3. "Naïve" (video)
4. "You Don't Love Me" (live from Fopp tour video)

Australian CD single^[5]

1. "Naïve"
2. "Tea and Biscuits"
3. "I Love That Girl"

Seeb remix^[6]

1. "Naïve" (Seeb remix) – 3:08

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2006–2007)	Peak position
Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade)^[7]	86
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)^[8]	22

Year-end charts

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)
United Kingdom	27 March 2006	CD	Virgin	^[10]
Australia	21 August 2006			^[11]

Covers

• Lily Allen—for a live session on The Jo Whiley Show. Allen's version was featured on the soundtrack for the film Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging.
• Former Sugababes member Mutya Buena—as a B-side for her debut single "Real Girl".
• Amie J—for Aldo Vanucci Presents / Good Living Records

In popular culture

"Naïve" was featured on the soundtrack for the film 17 Again (2009) and the One Tree Hill episode "Resolve", as well as on the show's third soundtrack, The Road Mix and the 2009 video game Lego Rock Band.

Actress Jodie Comer stated in a 2018 interview that "Naïve" was her favourite song as a teenager, and that she considered having the song's title tattooed across the back of her neck before realising it was a bad idea.

Notes and References

1. https://singersroom.com/w3/10-best-the-kooks-songs-of-all-time/
2. Naïve. The Kooks. 2006. UK 7-inch single vinyl disc. Virgin Records. VS 1911.
3. Naïve. The Kooks. 2006. UK limited Minimax CD single liner notes. Virgin Records. VSCDT1911, 0094635611724.
4. Naïve. The Kooks. 2006. European CD single liner notes. Virgin Records. 0094635611700.
5. Naïve. The Kooks. 2006. Australian CD single liner notes. Virgin Records. 3737982.
6. Web site: Naive – Single by The Kooks & Seeb. Apple Music (US).
7. Web site: Schweizer Airplay Charts – Woche 33/2006. hitparade.ch. de. 11 July 2022.
8. Alternative Airplay. Billboard. 24 February 2007. subscription. 16 August 2023.
9. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2006. Official Charts Company. 24 December 2020.
10. New Releases: Singles. Music Week. 27. 25 March 2006.
11. Web site: The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 21st August 2006. ARIA. 28. 21 August 2006. dead. https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20060919140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20060920-0000/issue859.pdf. 19 September 2006. 30 October 2021.