Seeing Other People (song)

"Seeing Other People" is a song recorded by Canadian country artist MacKenzie Porter.[1] The track was produced by Joey Moi, and co-written by Matt McGinn, Emily Falvey, and Jason Afable.[2] The song became the third single off Porter's EP Drinkin' Songs: The Collection.[3]

"Seeing Other People"
Single by MacKenzie Porter
from the EP Drinkin' Songs: The Collection
ReleasedFebruary 7, 2020 (2020-02-07)
Genre
Length3:02
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Joey Moi
MacKenzie Porter singles chronology
"These Days"
(2019)		 "Seeing Other People"
(2020)		 "Drinkin' Songs"
(2020)
Music video
"Seeing Other People" on YouTube

Background

Porter stated: "Seeing Other People’ is about the hardest moment after a breakup, seeing that person out with someone who isn't you. Your whole stomach drops when you see your person looking happier with someone else. I know that feeling all too well and I know so many others have felt the same."[1] She told People, "This song means a lot to me. We have all gone through that one breakup that makes us question everything".[4]

Commercial performance

"Seeing Other People" reached a peak of #1 on the Billboard Canada Country chart dated July 25, 2020,[5] becoming Porter's third consecutive and overall number one.[6] This made Porter the first woman to score three consecutive Number One hits on Canadian country radio since Shania Twain in 1998.[7] It also peaked at #92 on the Canadian Hot 100.[8]

Music video

The official music video for "Seeing Other People" premiered on People.com on May 29, 2020, and was directed by Justin Clough.[4][9] The video finds Porter upset after seeing an ex out with another woman.[10] It was shot in New York City to which Porter explained: "We chose to shoot it in New York because we loved the idea of setting against the backdrop of a location where there are millions of people and the likelihood of running into an ex is slim — but somehow, it still happens. Of course you are going to see them out and around in a small town, but the chances in a big city are so small that it almost hurts worse; like it was meant to be rubbed in your face."[4]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 92
Canada Country (Billboard)[5] 1

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[11] Gold 40,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. Furdyk, Brent (February 7, 2020). "MacKenzie Porter Gets Emotional In Powerful New Video For 'Seeing Other People'". ET Canada. Archived from the original on May 6, 2020.
  2. Lorge, Melinda (February 28, 2020). "Country Next: MacKenzie Porter". Country Now.
  3. Zisman, Erica (September 29, 2020). "MacKenzie Porter Releases "Drinkin' Songs"". NY Country Swag.
  4. Harmata, Claudia (May 28, 2020). "MacKenzie Porter Premieres Heartbreaking — and Relatable — 'Seeing Other People' Music Video". People.
  5. "Canada Country Chart: July 25, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  6. Mitz, Roman (November 9, 2020). "MacKenzie Porter – A 90 Proof Collection". The Music Express.
  7. Scott, Jason (March 19, 2021). "Dustin Lynch Revamps "Thinking 'Bout You" With MacKenzie Porter". American Songwriter.
  8. "Chart Search" (Artist: MacKenzie Porter, Chart: Canadian Hot 100, Chart Date: October 10, 2020). Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  9. "MacKenzie Porter - Seeing Other People (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. May 29, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  10. Grave Lenehan Vaughn (June 18, 2020). "MACKENZIE PORTER TAKES FANS BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF 'SEEING OTHER PEOPLE' MUSIC VIDEO". Sounds Like Nashville.
  11. "Canadian single certifications – MacKenzie Porter – Seeing Other People". Music Canada. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
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