Not Thinkin' Bout You Explained

Not Thinkin' Bout You
Cover:	Not_Thinkin'_Bout_You_by_Ruel.jpg
Caption:	The single cover used the full spelling of "thinking"
Border:	yes
Type:	single
Artist:	Ruel
Ep:	Ready
Label:	RCA/Sony Music Australia
Prev Title:	Younger
Prev Year:	2018
Next Title:	Say
Next Year:	2019

"Not Thinkin' Bout You" is a song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. The song was released on 2 November 2018 as the fourth single from Ruel's debut extended play, Ready. A GoldLink remix and an acoustic version, featuring Billy Davis was later released.^{[1] [2]}

Ruel says the song is about getting over a breakup and denial; saying you're not thinking about someone, when you obviously are.^[3]

Music video

The music video for "Not Thinkin' Bout You" was directed by Grey Ghost^[4] and released on 30 October 2018.^[5] The clip was filmed whilst on tour between the locations of Seoul, Tokyo and Los Angeles and shows Ruel amongst fans, in photoshoots and exploring the streets.

Track listing

Radio

1. "Not Thinkin' Bout You" – 3:08

Digital download – Remix^[6]

1. "Not Thinkin' Bout You" (Remix) (featuring GoldLink) – 3:50

Digital download – Acoustic version^[7]

1. "Not Thinkin' Bout You" (featuring Billy Davis) - Acoustic Version – 4:54

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label	version
Australia	2 November 2018^[8]	radio		EP version
	9 November 2018^[9]	Digital download, streaming		GoldLink Remix
	1 February 2019^[10]			acoustic (featuring Billy Davis)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ruel Teams Up With Goldlink For NTBY Remix. U Music Pub. 9 November 2018. 11 May 2019.
2. Web site: Ruel Releases 'Not Thinkin' Bout You' (Acoustic Version) Feat. Billy Davis. Sony Music. 4 February 2019. 11 May 2019.
3. Web site: Ruel Breaks Down "Not Thinkin' Bout You" Lyrics. The Daily Shuffle. 4 April 2019 . 11 May 2019.
4. Web site: 'NOT THINKIN' BOUT YOU' VIDEO LANDS FOR RUEL. auspOp. 1 November 2018. 11 May 2019.
5. Web site: Ruel - Not Thinkin' Bout You (Official Video) . YouTube. 30 October 2018 . 11 May 2019.
6. Web site: Not Thinkin' Bout You (feat. GoldLink) [Remix] - Single]. 2019-11-09. Apple Music. 2019-08-16.
7. Web site: Not Thinkin' Bout You (Acoustic Version) [feat. Billy Davis] - Single]. 2019-02-01. Apple Music. 2019-08-16.
8. Web site: Ruel Drops Video For 'Not Thinkin' Bout You' . U Music Pub. 1 November 2018. 9 November 2018.
9. Web site: "Not Thinkin' Bout You" - Goldlink Remix . iTunes Australia. 9 November 2018. 11 May 2019.
10. Web site: "Not Thinkin' Bout You" featuring Billy Davis - acoustic . iTunes Australia. 9 November 2018. 11 May 2019.