"Cloud 9"
Single by Beach Bunny
from the album Honeymoon
ReleasedJanuary 10, 2020 (2020-01-10)
GenreIndie pop
Length2:27
LabelMom + Pop
Songwriter(s)Lili Trifilio
Beach Bunny singles chronology
"Ms. California"
(2019)		 "Cloud 9"
(2020)		 "Promises"
(2020)

"Cloud 9" is a song recorded by American rock band Beach Bunny. It was released on January 10, 2020 as the third single from their debut studio album Honeymoon. The song went viral on TikTok in March 2021, which caused it to enter charts in the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. A remix featuring Canadian duo Tegan and Sara was released on April 16, 2021.[1]

Composition

"Cloud 9" is the closing track on Honeymoon. It is described as "a surprisingly uptempo and motivational number" and "an undeniably giddy love song."[2][3] The instrumentation is sparse throughout the verses, with guitars mixed low put focus on the drums and the "understated yet danceable bassline". The songs's Strokes-influenced bass solo "demonstrat[es] the band's natural cool even as they throw themselves into passion".[2] In the song, Lili Trifilio sings about the highs of love against a simple indie pop hook, that turns into "a driving force of energy and enthusiasm" when her bandmates come crashing in for the chorus.[3] Trifilo said of the song's lyrics, "I sought out to write a true, gushy, genuine love song when creating 'Cloud 9'. At the time I was at a questionable point in my relationship and I was reflecting on the last few years and how despite the ups and downs, love held us together. I hope that anyone who listens to this song can feel the love in the lyrics and give love a chance, as well as remember to always love themselves first and foremost."[2]

Music video

The song was released with an official animated music video directed by Margaret Bialis. The video features a pink-haired girl who feels down in her luck, until a man appears with flowers, balloons, and "the type of happiness only love can prompt", while also singing to a crowd of snails.[3]

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Cloud 9"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[13] Gold 35,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[14] Silver 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Cloud 9"
Region Date Format(s) Version Label Ref.
Various January 10, 2020
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Original Mom + Pop [3]
United States April 6, 2021 Alternative radio [15]
Various April 16, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Tegan and Sara Remix [1]
United States April 27, 2021 Contemporary hit radio [16]

References

  1. 1 2 "Beach Bunny on Twitter: "i'm SO thrilled to announce that my favs @teganandsara will be joining me on a new version of Cloud 9! Pleading faceTwo hearts out April 16th. be sure to pre-save/pre-add it below. thank you so much for all the love and support on this track over the last couple months"". Twitter. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Hughes, Mia (January 13, 2020). "Beach Bunny will have you dancing on "Cloud 9" in their new single". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Corcoran, Nina (January 10, 2021). "Beach Bunny are on "Cloud 9" in new song: Stream". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Beach Bunny Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Beach Bunny Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Beach Bunny". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  7. ↑ "Beach Bunny | full Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Top 50 Independent Singles Archive – 09 April 2021 - 15 April 2021". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  9. ↑ "Beach Bunny Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Beach Bunny Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Beach Bunny Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2021.
  13. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  14. ↑ "British single certifications – Beach Bunny – Cloud 9". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 4 February 2023.
  15. ↑ "Future Releases on Alternative Radio". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on April 5, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Future Releases on Top 40/Mainstream Radio". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on April 20, 2021. Retrieved April 20, 2021.
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