Rooting for You
Alessia Cara
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Got me feelin' like the elephant In every room I'm walking into, yeah We started out innocent 'Til I got pulled right into your issue, yeah I'm tired of sending hugs and kisses, oh I'm tired of all your burnin' bridges It's like, damn Why you gotta be so cold in the summertime, summertime? I was really rooting for ya, yeah I was really rooting for ya, yeah yeah It's like, man Why you gotta be so cold in the summertime, summertime? I was really rooting for ya We were really rooting for ya, yeah yeah yeah Now I see you're havin' so much fun with everyone You had so much fun makin' fun of Did you go and bump your head? Did you forget where you came from? I'm tired of sending my well wishes I'm tired of all your burnin' bridges, yeah It's like, damn Why you gotta be so cold in the summertime, summertime? I was really rooting for ya, yeah I was really rooting for ya, yeah yeah It's like, man Why you gotta be so cold in the summertime, summertime? I was really rooting for ya We were really rooting for ya, yeah yeah yeah I'm not even brokenhearted (nah, nah) I'm just a little disappointed (nah, nah) What a shame, we could've had a good thing You let go of a good thing It's like, damn Why you gotta be so cold in the summertime, summertime? I was really rooting for ya, yeah yeah I was really rooting for ya Oh, I was really rooting for ya It's like, damn, damn Why you gotta be so cold in the summertime, summertime? (In the summertime, in the summertime) I was really rooting for ya, oh no We were really rooting for ya, yeah yeah (we were really rooting for ya) It's like damn Why you gotta be so cold? Why? I was really, I was really rooting for ya
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Written by: Alessia Caracciolo, Jon Levine
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Song Title and Artist"Rooting for You" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter Alessia Cara.
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Album InformationThe song was included in Alessia Cara's extended play (EP) "This Summer", which was released independently in 2019.
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Song Release"Rooting for You" was launched as a single track on August 9, 2019.
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Genre ClassificationIt belongs to the genres of pop and R&B.
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Song DurationThe total length of "Rooting for You" is approximately 2 minutes and 56 seconds.
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Songwriter CreditsThe song was composed by Alessia Cara herself, alongside Jon Levine and Amy Allen.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Jon Levine.
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Music VideoA music video for "Rooting for You" was premiered on YouTube on September 6, 2019.
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Song MeaningThe track is about the disappointment one feels when a friend or lover doesn't meet their expectations and instead exhibits self-destructive behavior.
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Chart Information"Rooting for You" peaked at number 92 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart and number 48 on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart.
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Reviews from CriticsThe song received generally positive reviews from critics, who applauded Alessia Cara's songwriting and memorable pop melodies.
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Live PerformancesAlessia Cara has performed "Rooting for You" at various live events and music festivals, as well as on television shows such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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Song Recognition"Rooting for You" has been praised for its relatability, often described as a feel-good anthem for those who have experienced similar situations.
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Fan ReactionThe song was well received by fans and quickly became one of Alessia Cara's most popular songs.
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Streaming NumbersAs of 2021, the song has amassed millions of streams on popular music streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
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