Messy in Heaven

"Messy in Heaven" is a song by British singer Venbee and producer Goddard. It was released on 23 September 2022 through Sony and achieved commercial success in Ireland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, peaking at nine, seven and three, respectively.

"Messy in Heaven"
Single by Venbee and Goddard
Released23 September 2022 (2022-09-23)
GenreDrum and bass
Length2:50
LabelSony
Songwriter(s)
  • Andrew Goddard
  • Dan Fable
  • Erin Doyle
  • Matteo Cinti
Producer(s)
Venbee singles chronology
"Low Down"
(2022)		 "Messy in Heaven"
(2022)		 "Gutter"
(2023)
Goddard singles chronology
"Green Light"
(2022)		 "Messy in Heaven"
(2022)		 "Feel Like That"
(2022)
Music video
"Messy in Heaven" on YouTube

Background and reception

The song is the second single release by 21-year-old Chatham singer Venbee, having debuted her first single in May 2022.[1] The lyrics are based on a dream she had of Jesus walking down "High Street looking very intoxicated". She then told the co-writers about the dream and wrote the song. According to her, the song is not meant to offend anyone but about how the "best people put others before themselves".[2] However, she clarified that the song was meant to be an "anti-drug anthem". She realised that the topic at hand is controversial but "also a conversation starter".[3]

The song reached number three on the UK Singles Chart, having simultaneously amassed over 15 million global streams by December 2022.[4]

Composition

"Messy in Heaven" is "thrilling, cathartic drum 'n' bass" that reimagines Jesus "placed into a modern-day situation". The track starts with soft piano chords, that later transcend "into a dance track", characterised by Venbee's "signature sound".[3][5]

Charts
Chart performance for "Messy in Heaven"
Chart (2022–2023) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 76
Ireland (IRMA)[7] 9
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[8] 7
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 3
UK Dance (OCC)[10] 1
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[11] 34
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[12] 40

Certifications
Certifications for "Messy in Heaven"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[13] Gold 35,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[14] Platinum 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[15] Platinum 600,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. von Glahn, Isabel (2 December 2022). "Venbee x Goddard. - "Messy in Heaven", Neu für den Sektor". 1LIVE (in German). Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  2. "Venbee releases her new single with Goddard "Messy In Heaven"". Re-Edition. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  3. Jolley, Ben (2 November 2022). "Venbee: thrilling, cathartic drum 'n' bass from 'Messy In Heaven' hitmaker". NME. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  4. Klepeisz, Laura (2 December 2022). "Venbee: "I saw a lot of rough situations that inspire me to write stories for people that don't have a voice"". Hot Press. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  5. Aitken, Abbie (23 September 2022). "Venbee imagines what it's like to be "Messy In Heaven"". Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  6. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 6 February 2023". The ARIA Report. No. 1718. Australian Recording Industry Association. 6 February 2023. p. 4.
  7. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  8. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 16 January 2023. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  10. "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
  11. "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs: Week of February 18, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 14 February 2023.
  12. "Alternative Airplay Songs: Week of March 4, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  13. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
  14. "New Zealand single certifications – Venbee and Goddard. – Messy in Heaven". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
  15. "British single certifications – Venbee and Goddard. – Messy in Heaven". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 11 March 2023.
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