"Die with You"
Promotional single by Beyoncé
ReleasedApril 4, 2017 (2017-04-04)
GenreR&B
Length3:39
Label
Songwriter(s)Kirby Lauryen Dockery Beyoncé Knowles

"Die with You" is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé. She originally released the song in 2015, for her seventh wedding anniversary, along with a music video of her performing at a piano and wearing a baseball cap. On April 4, 2017, she released another video for the song to commemorate her and Jay-Z's nine-year anniversary.[1][2][3] The second one, available only on Tidal, features home footage.[4][5]

Composition

An R&B ballad, "Die with You" is written in the key of A♭ major with a tempo of 106 beats per minute in 3
4 time. Beyoncé's vocals span from D♭3 to E♭5 in the song.[6][7]

Critical reception

Entertainment Weekly described the song as a "soft, simple ballad" prising "when [Beyoncé] belts the bridge, her powerhouse voice is on full display".[8]

Raisa Bruner of Time reflected about the lyrics, which "seems like a fair statement on their current status" after their studio albums Lemonade and 4:44, stressing that "2017 promises to be especially fruitful for the couple, given that they’re expecting twins this summer".[9]

Alex Hudson of Exclaim! wrote that even if the quality of the audio and video "isn't greateve" Beyoncè's voice "sounds great as usual, and the shaky handheld camerawork adds to the intimacy".[10]

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Die with You"
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[11] 61
France (SNEP)[12] 51
Italy (Musica e dischi)[13] 30
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[14] 9
Scotland (OCC)[15] 15
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[16] 44
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 62
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[18] 21

Release history

Release dates for "Die with You"
Region Date Format Ref.
United States April 4, 2017 Digital download [19]

References

  1. ^ Smith, Shan (April 4, 2017). "Beyonce's 'Die With You' & Playlist Arrive on Tidal in Honor of Jay Z Wedding Anniversary". Billboard. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  2. ^ Brucculieri, Julia (April 4, 2017). "Beyoncé's 'Die With You' Video Is A Celebration Of Her Love For Jay Z". The Huffington Post. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  3. ^ Strauss, Matthew (April 4, 2017). "Beyoncé Shares New "Die With You" Video Celebrating Jay Z Anniversary: Watch". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  4. ^ Dresden, Hilton (April 4, 2017). "Beyoncé Releases New 'Die With You' Video For 9-Year Anniversary with Jay-Z". Out. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
  5. ^ Retting, James (April 4, 2017). "Beyoncé – "Die With You" Video". Stereogum. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  6. ^ Mansfield, Brian (April 6, 2015). "Song of the Week: Beyoncé's 'Die With You'". USA Today. Retrieved August 12, 2017.
  7. ^ Knowles, Beyoncé. "Beyoncé "Die With You" Sheet Music in Ab Major (transposable) - Download & Print". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved 2017-08-10.
  8. ^ Biedenharn, Isabella (April 4, 2015). "Beyonce's new song, 'Die With You,' leaks". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  9. ^ Bruner, Raisa (April 4, 2017). "Watch Beyoncé's New Music Video for "Die With You"". Time. Retrieved April 5, 2017.
  10. ^ Hudson, Alex (April 4, 2015). "Beyoncé "Die with You" (video review)". Exclaim!. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
  11. ^ "ARIA CHART WATCH #416". auspOp. April 15, 2017. Archived from the original on April 15, 2017. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  12. ^ "Le Top de la semaine : Top Singles Téléchargés – SNEP (Week 15, 2017)" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved April 15, 2017.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "Classifiche". Musica e Dischi (in Italian). Retrieved June 7, 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Titolo" field, search "Die with you".
  14. ^ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 17, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  15. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  16. ^ "Beyoncé – Die with You" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved April 23, 2017.
  17. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  18. ^ "Beyoncé Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  19. ^ "Die With You – Single by Beyoncé on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
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