Knock Yourself Out XD
"Knock Yourself Out XD" is a song recorded by the American musician Porter Robinson. It was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop as the second single from his third studio album, Smile! :D. It was accompanied by a music video.
Composition
On the song's sounds and melody, Alex Rigotti of NME said that "Knock Yourself Out XD" shows Robinson going towards a pop direction. Rigotti called it "euphoric". Robin Murray of Clash described the song as "a pop trailblazer, a rock of future-facing production and incredible energy." Paul Simpson of AllMusic described how "the song's sunny, guitar-driven melody eventually gives way to a drum'n'bass-influenced coda". Clash Robin Murray described it as "quite upbeat a playful, Y2K sound". Eric Torres from Pitchfork described the song as "fizzy synthpop" and wrote that the song "circles restlessly around the producer's earnest, unvarnished vocal delivery and an earworm 8-bit melody."The song's lyrics were touched on by numerous reviewers. Dan Harrison of Dork noted that they "indulg in playful self-awareness" through "pop culture references and personal anecdotes". Pitchfork reviewer Anna Gaca noted the satirical and tongue-in-cheek approach Robinson takes towards celebrity-worship culture, highlighting his irreverent and humorous treatment of being a celebrity. The Independent reviewer Carla Feric also commented on the tongue-in-cheek nature of the lyrics, describing it as "fun" and "adding brightness" to Smile! :D. Writing for Billboard, Jason Lipshutz remarked that Robinson "jump between sardonic one-liners and hooks that could satisfy stadiums" in the song. Simpson described the lyrics as an example of Smile! :D "goofy, often self-deprecating humor". Murray said that the song is "honest and personal".
Release and reception
"Knock Yourself Out XD" was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop. It accompanied by a music video directed by Uncanny and creatively directed by Bradley & Pablo. Murray described the video as "some wicked visuals".Murray said that the track "is definitely a strong opener and one of favorite tracks from the album".
Gaca praised the catchy melody and clever lyrics, framing the song as an enjoyable critique of both celebrity status and fan expectations.
Harrison wrote that the song "encapsulates ability to be both deeply introspective and unabashedly fun".
On May 1, 2025, "Knock Yourself Out XD", alongside "Cheerleader", was added to Dance [Dance Revolution World].
Year-end lists
| Publication | List | Rank | |
| The Fader | The 50 Best Songs of 2024 | 41 | |
| Paste | The 100 Best Songs of 2024 | 48 |
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
Release history
| Version | Region | Date | Format | Label |
| Original | Worldwide | April 24, 2024 | Mom + Pop | |
| - | Worldwide | - | Mom + Pop | |
| - | Worldwide | - | Mom + Pop | |
| - | Worldwide | - | Mom + Pop | |
| - | Worldwide | - | Mom + Pop |