Normal People Things Explained

Normal People Things
Cover:Lovejoy - Normal People Things.png
Type:single
Artist:Lovejoy
Length:2:44
Label:
Producer:Aleksi Kiiskinen
Prev Title:Call Me What You Like
Prev Year:2023

"Normal People Things" is a song by English indie rock band Lovejoy. It was released independently through Anvil Cat Records and AWAL on 6 October 2023. The song's music video followed a day after its release on 7 October. It debuted at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart, making it Lovejoy's second top 40 and highest-charting song in the UK.[1]

Background

Frontman William Gold stated that the song is about "finding someone who ironically isn't normal and that rare connection you get where you go 'oh damn, You’re different but in a good way'".[2]

Music video

The music video was directed by Ted Nivison and filmed in Los Angeles during the band's US tour. Nivison stated that he wanted to put the band in "old awkward family portraits from the '70s-'90s. I really wanted to have most of the video be like a collection of living portrait photography, with only the final chorus being the moment in which they break out of it."[3]

Personnel

Lovejoy

Production

Charts

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Peak
position
Ireland (IRMA)[4] 55
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] 8

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kenya Grace enters the history books as Strangers climbs to Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. Griffiths. George. 13 October 2023. 14 October 2023.
  2. Web site: Lovejoy on new single 'Normal People Things', long-awaited debut album and connecting with fans. NME. Shutler. Ali. 7 October 2023. 10 October 2023.
  3. Lovejoy have released a new single and video, 'Normal People Things'. Dork. Taylor. Sam. 9 October 2023. 10 October 2023.
  4. Web site: IRMA – Irish Charts. Irish Recorded Music Association. 14 October 2023.
  5. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 16 October 2023. 14 October 2023.