Peer Pressure
Julia Michaels, James Bay
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Seven texts, 2AM Halfway dressed, all saying, "Call me up" You can't sleep, you're testing me Bad but sweet and I'm just tryna keep it together, oh And now you're sayin' Put your hands on my body just like you think you know me Want your heart beating on me, don't leave me hot and lonely I don't usually give in to peer pressure But I'll give in to yours When we met, innocent Now I'm dead every time you're touchin' me You're dancing around on my mind every second I'm under control till you're in front of me Maybe I'm scared, I don't care, I'm addicted I'm in it And you say Put your hands on my body just like you think you know me Want your heart beating on me, don't leave me hot and lonely I don't usually give in to peer pressure But I'll give in to yours So I give you my everything and you keep on teasing With that look in your eyes 'cause you know I believe it I don't usually give in to peer pressure But I'll give in to yours Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh Oh, I'll give in to yours Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh When we met, innocent Now I'm dead and you're sayin' Put your hands on my body just like you think you know me Want your heart beating on me, don't leave me hot and lonely I don't usually give in to peer pressure But I'll give in to yours So I give you my everything and you keep on teasing With that look in your eyes 'cause you know I believe it I don't usually give in to peer pressure Oh, but I'll give in to yours Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh Mmm, yeah, I'll give in to yours Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh (oh, oh You're dancing around on my mind every second I'm under control till you're in front of me Maybe I'm scared, I don't care, I'm addicted I'm in it
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Written by: James Michael Bay, Julia Carin Cavazos
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Creation and Release"Peer Pressure" is a charming duet between British singer-songwriter James Bay and American pop star Julia Michaels. It was released on February 22, 2019, as a standalone single.
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CollaborationThis track signifies the first time James Bay and Julia Michaels have worked together formally on a released song.
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ThemeThe song is a conversational ballad heavy on acoustic guitars that takes a deep look into a relationship affected by the opinions of others. It's about defying societal expectations and standing up to the external pressure that tries to influence personal decisions and relationships.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Peer Pressure" did not chart in the UK or US, it did reach number 88 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe associated music video was directed by Mathy & Fran and released on YouTube in April 2019.
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ReceptionCritics positively reviewed the song. It was praised for its emotionally vulnerable lyrics and the seamless blend of Bay’s husky tone with Michaels’ delicate voice.
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Live PerformanceBay and Michaels have performed the song live together, including at the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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SongwritingThe beautifully composed "Peer Pressure" was written by James Bay and Julia Michaels along with their co-songwriters Joel Little and Natalie Hemby.
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ProductionThe song was produced by James Bay himself along with Joel Little, known for his works with Lorde and Taylor Swift.
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Personal TouchIn a personal touch, Bay opened up saying the song was born from a feeling of self-acceptance and recognition that being yourself is enough.
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StreamingAs of September 2022, the song has amassed over 50 million streams on Spotify alone.
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