All for Us
"All for Us" is a song originally written, produced, and performed by English singer Labrinth,[4] released as a single from his album Imagination & the Misfit Kid on 30 June 2019 through Syco Music. A reworked version of the song was featured heavily in the American teen drama Euphoria with vocals from star Zendaya, where it appeared on the first season's soundtrack and won Labrinth the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.
"All for Us" | ||||
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Single by Labrinth featuring Zendaya | ||||
from the album Imagination & the Misfit Kid and Euphoria Season 1 (An HBO Original Series Soundtrack) | ||||
Released | 30 June 2019 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 3:32 (single version) 3:13 (album version)[3] | |||
Label | Syco | |||
Songwriter(s) | Timothy McKenzie | |||
Producer(s) | Labrinth | |||
Labrinth singles chronology | ||||
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Zendaya singles chronology | ||||
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Background and composition
"All for Us" comprises "vocal choruses and gritty synths to create a dreadful atmosphere that's quickly contrasted with a lovesick chorus".[5] It depicts him as "determined to make things work between him and his partner" as he "reflects on his parents' poor marriage".[5] A reworked version, which features American actress and singer Zendaya, was released in August.[6] The reworked version appeared on Labrinth's second studio album, Imagination & the Misfit Kid.[7] It has been described as "dark and epic, with a buzzing bass and chanting vocals".[8]
Appearances in other media
"All for Us" appeared during the season 1 finale of the American teen drama series Euphoria.[1] Zendaya, who stars in the series, performed the song during the episode.[9] It is set to a scene in which her character is "transported to another world", "propped up by a crowd of dancers", and "rises, then falls into their arms".[8][10] For this scene, the song won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics in 2020.[11]
Live performances
On April 22, 2023, Labrinth and Zendaya performed the song on the second day of Coachella 2023.[12][13]
Charts
Chart (2019–2022) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[14] | 49 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[15] | 58 |
Greece International (IFPI)[16] | 9 |
Iceland (Plötutíðindi)[17] | 28 |
Ireland (IRMA)[18] | 24 |
Lithuania (AGATA)[19] | 40 |
Portugal (AFP)[20] | 66 |
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[21] | 9 |
UK Singles (OCC)[22] | 52 |
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[23] | 40 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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France (SNEP)[24] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
Poland (ZPAV)[25] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[26] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
Streaming | ||
Greece (IFPI Greece)[27] | Gold | 1,000,000† |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- D'Alessandro, Anthony (19 August 2020). "'Euphoria': Two-Time Emmy-Nominated Composer Labrinth On Capturing The Highs & Hot Mess Lows Of Teenage Excess – Crew Call Podcast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 22 September 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- Gibson "D-Money", Dante. "Zendaya & Labrinth Give Us A Taste Of 'Euphoria' With 'All For Us'". Soulbounce. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- "All For Us (from the HBO Original Series Euphoria) / Labrinth". Tidal. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- "Credits / All For Us / Labrinth". Tidal. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- Caraan, Sophie (3 July 2019). "Labrinth Drops Dark & Gritty Track "All For Us"". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on 22 October 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- Nied, Mike (5 August 2019). "Zendaya Links Up With Labrinth On "All For Us" For 'Euphoria' Finale". Idolator. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- Saponara, Michael (22 November 2019). "Labrinth Unleashes 'Imagination & the Misfit Kid' Album Featuring Sia & Zendaya: Stream it Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on 26 November 2019. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- Spruch, Kirsten (5 August 2019). "'Euphoria' Season Finale Featured a New Song by Zendaya and Labrinth: Listen to 'All For Us'". Billboard. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- Renshaw, David (5 August 2019). "Listen to Zendaya and Labrinth's Euphoria song, "All For Us"". The Fader. Archived from the original on 23 November 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- Yang, Rachel (5 August 2019). "Euphoria season finale ends on cliffhanger with new song by Zendaya and Labrinth". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on 19 August 2020. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- Hipes, Patrick (17 September 2020). "Creative Arts Emmy Awards: 'Big Mouth', '#FreeRayshawn' Lead Night 4 – Winners List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 18 September 2020. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- Rosenbloom, Alli (23 April 2023). "Zendaya and Sia join Labrinth on stage for surprise Coachella performance". CNN. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 24 April 2023.
- Shutler, Ali (23 April 2023). "Watch Zendaya's first live performance in 8 years as she joins Labrinth onstage at Coachella 2023". NME. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 7 March 2022. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- "Labrinth Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 March 2022.
- "IFPI Charts". ifpi.gr. Archived from the original on 24 February 2022. Retrieved 5 September 2022.
- "Tónlistinn – Lög" [The Music – Songs] (in Icelandic). Plötutíðindi. Archived from the original on 6 March 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- "2022 7-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. 18 February 2022. Archived from the original on 23 April 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- "Labrinth – All for Us". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 25 September 2022.
- "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 5". Sverigetopplistan. Archived from the original on 4 February 2022. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
- "Labrinth Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- "French single certifications – Labrinth & Zendaya – All for Us" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 2020 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 December 2022.
- "British single certifications – Labrinth – All for Us". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- "IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Εβδομάδα: 14/2022" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Retrieved 28 March 2023.