Unlovable (Beach Weather song) explained

Unlovable
Cover:Unlovable Beach Weather.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Beach Weather featuring Pale Waves
Album:Pineapple Sunrise
Released:August 12, 2022
Producer:
  • Alex Silverman
  • Sean Silverman
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Prev Year:2022
Next Title:Trouble with This Bed
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"Unlovable" is a song by American rock band Beach Weather. It was released on August 12, 2022, as the second single from their debut studio album, Pineapple Sunrise. The song was later re-released on June 2, 2023, featuring English rock band Pale Waves.

Background

"Unlovable" finds the group exploring themes of loneliness, anxiety and emotional tumult. In a statement, the band revealed:

It was released as the second single from Pineapple Sunrise on August 12, 2022.[1] On June 2, 2023, they re-released the single, featuring vocal contributions from English band Pale Waves. Sean Silverman spoke about having the band on the track, noting how after listening to their song, "She's My Religion", he "envisioned" collaborating with them.[2] He also felt that "having a contrasting vocal" offered a different perspective, which resonated with them and they began recording with Heather Baron-Gracie.[2]

Composition

Nick Santino initially wrote the title of the track in 2017. While he was at an airport, he heard the word "unlovable" and decided to write it down. He ended up writing down the line, "How'd I get so damn unlovable?."[3] Santino revealed that the song is about having "moments where we sink into that self-consciousness of feeling unworthy of love" and called it "a spiritual successor" to "Sex, Drugs, Etc.", as they both "come from very similar places."[3] Sean Silverman described the track as "the big brother song to 'Sex, Drugs, Etc'."[4] He also revealed that the song "came together naturally" and was the easiest to put together.[5]

Chart performance

"Unlovable" peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.[6] The song also reached number 27 on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart. It peaked at number seven on the Czech Republic Singles chart.

Music video

On August 12, 2022, the group released an official visualizer for "Unlovable".[7] The band premiered the music video for the song on September 14, 2022, and was directed by Alexa San Román.[8]

Personnel

Credits for "Unlovable" per Pineapple Sunrise booklet.[9]

Beach Weather

Additional musicians

Production

Charts

Year-end charts

Chart (2023)! scope="col"
Position
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[10] 35

Release history

Region! scope="col"
DateFormatVersionLabel
VariousAugust 12, 2022Digital downloadOriginal[11]
United StatesMarch 28, 2023Alternative radio[12]
VariousApril 28, 2023Digital downloadAcoustic[13]
June 2, 2023feat. Pale Waves[14]

References

Footnotes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Beach Weather return from hiatus with new single 'Unlovable'. Beat. Sony Music Australia. September 5, 2022. May 24, 2024.
  2. Beach Weather has Unveiled a Fresh Version of their Popular Single 'Unlovable,' featuring Pale Waves. Melodic. Victoria Goodwin. June 8, 2023. May 24, 2024.
  3. How a surprise viral hit during the pandemic helped Beach Weather come back together. Alternative Press. Alexander James Schell. November 14, 2022. May 24, 2024.
  4. Web site: Beach Weather were already back before TikTok had its way with them. Audacy. Joe Cingrana. October 18, 2022. May 26, 2024.
  5. Web site: Sean Silverman talks Beach Weather tour, new album. West Valley View. Nikki Link. April 16, 2024. May 24, 2024.
  6. Alternative Airplay: Week of September 23, 2023. Billboard. May 24, 2024. https://archive.today/20230921144124/https://www.billboard.com/charts/alternative-airplay/. September 21, 2023.
  7. Web site: Beach Weather - Unlovable (Official Visualizer). YouTube. May 24, 2024.
  8. Web site: Video Alert: Beach Weather – 'Unlovable'. Alt 105.1. February 13, 2023. May 24, 2024.
  9. Pineapple Sunrise. Beach Weather. 2023. booklet. Arista Records.
  10. Alternative Airplay – Year-End 2023. Billboard. May 24, 2024.
  11. Web site: Unlovable - Single by Beach Weather. Apple Music. May 24, 2024.
  12. Web site: 91X New Song Pick of the Day – Beach Weather, Unlovable. 91x.FM. Lindsey Harren. March 28, 2023. May 24, 2024.
  13. Web site: Unlovable (Stripped Down) - Single by Beach Weather. Apple Music. May 24, 2024.
  14. Web site: Unlovable (feat. Pale Waves) - Single by Beach Weather. Apple Music. May 24, 2024.