3AM (Pull Up)


"3AM " is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Charli XCX, written for her mixtape Number 1 Angel. The song features Danish singer and songwriter MØ. The song received positive reviews from critics, with some considering it a highlight of the mixtape.

Composition

"3AM " has been described as a bubbly synth-pop, tropical house and dancehall song. According to Pitchfork, the song's lyrical content contains an entire emotional arc. Rolling Stone observed that the lyrics described a "the throes of a so-bad-it's-good relationship." The single also shows XCX resisting the guy she keeps "backsliding" to, and contemplating the feeling of being a "booty call."

Release

"3AM " was one of three songs that were shared preceding the release of Number 1 Angel.

Critical reception

"3AM " received positive reviews from music critics. Billboard called the song "an album highlight", giving praise to MØ's guest appearance on the song. NME called the song "hugely fun".

Chart performance

Despite not being released as a single, it reached #9 on the New Zealand Heatseekers chart.
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New Zealand Heatseekers 9