Insomnia (Daya song)

"Insomnia" is a song by American singer Daya, released as a single on March 8, 2019, through Interscope Records.[2] The song was produced by Oscar Görres, and its music video was released on March 26, 2019.[3] It peaked in top 15 in Czech Republic and Norway.

"Insomnia"
Single by Daya
ReleasedMarch 8, 2019 (2019-03-08)
GenreTrance-pop[1]
Length2:59
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Oscar Görres
Daya singles chronology
"Safe"
(2018)		 "Insomnia"
(2019)		 "Forward Motion"
(2019)

Background

Daya described the song as a "gritty club pop anthem about missing the person you love".[3] She told Billboard that the song is partially about having "serious sleep issues from touring and everything". Along with its meaning of having a "new love interest", the song's "trance music roots are intended to simulate an all-night party and give the song a third meaning", with Daya saying she also wanted to take the song in a "rave direction".[2]

Critical reception

Billboard said the track had "shuddering pop production" and an "oscillating beat",[2] while Idolator called it "one of the best pop songs of 2019" as well as "ruthless catchy and endlessly danceable."[3] Paper described the song as a "nervy, heart-racing bop with a jittery beat (a little reminiscent of "Disturbia") about being unable to sleep without an absent lover".[4]

Music video

The music video was directed by Nick Harwood and released on March 26, 2019. It features Daya sitting on her own in a room of a warehouse while others dance in a different room. Daya is later shown singing in front of the dancing crowd.[3][1]

Track listings
Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Insomnia"3:00
Digital download - Owen Norton Remix
No.TitleLength
1."Insomnia" (Owen Norton Remix)3:36
Digital download - King Arthur Remix
No.TitleLength
1."Insomnia" (King Arthur Remix)2:56
Digital download - Devault Remix
No.TitleLength
1."Insomnia" (Devault Remix)4:26

Charts
Chart (2019) Peak
position
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[5] 10
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[6] 75
Denmark Digital Songs (Billboard)[7] 10
Greece International Digital Singles (IFPI)[8] 75
Ireland (IRMA)[9] 79
Lithuania (AGATA)[10] 27
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 22
Norway (VG-lista)[12] 12

Release history
Region Date Format Label Ref.
United States March 8, 2019
Interscope [2]
June 4, 2019 Top 40 radio [13]

References
  1. Daw, Stephen (March 26, 2019). "Daya Keeps Herself Awake at a Rave in New 'Insomnia' Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  2. Daw, Stephen (March 8, 2019). "Daya Can't Fall Asleep on Pulsating New Song 'Insomnia': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  3. Wass, Mike (March 26, 2019). "Daya Is Miserable At The Club In Her 'Insomnia' Video". Idolator. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  4. Goldfine, Jael (March 8, 2019). "Daya Is Remaking Herself in Her Own Image". Paper. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  5. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 201926 into search. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
  6. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201930,31 into search. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  7. "Denmark Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
  8. "Charts". Archived from the original on 15 April 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  9. "Irish-charts.com – Discography Daya". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  10. "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. April 19, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
  11. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. March 18, 2019. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  12. "Daya – Insomnia". VG-lista. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  13. "Top 40/M Future Releases – Mainstream Hit Songs Being Released and Their Release Dates - AllAccess". AllAccess Music Group. Archived from the original on May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
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