Destiny (Zero 7 song)

"Destiny" is a song by English musical duo Zero 7. It features vocal performances from Australian singer Sia (who performs the verses) and British singer-songwriter Sophie Barker (who performs the choruses with Sia). It was included on Zero 7's debut studio album, Simple Things (2001), as the third track.[2] Its lyrics are about two separated romantics who madly wish to be with each other again.

"Destiny"
Single by Zero 7
from the album Simple Things
Released6 August 2001 (2001-08-06) (UK)[1]
Recorded2001
GenreTrip hop
Length
  • 5:38 (album version)
  • 3:47 (radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Zero 7
Zero 7 singles chronology
"I Have Seen"
(2001)		 "Destiny"
(2001)		 "End Theme"
(2001)
Audio
"Destiny" on YouTube

"Destiny" was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 6 August 2001. On 12 August, it debuted at number 30 on the UK Singles Chart, staying in the top 100 for a total of three weeks. It also received positive reviews from music critics. Two music videos were produced for this song: one directed by Tommy Pallotta interpolating rotoscoping techniques, and another by Howard Greenhalgh.

Composition

"Destiny", a torch song and ballad,[3] is composed in C Phrygian mode,[4] which is the third mode of the A-flat minor scale.[5] Australian musician Sia sings the verses while British singer-songwriter Sophie Barker accompanies her during the choruses.[3] The song tells the story of two lovers who are separated, with the narrator living in isolation while away from home and pining for her partner's company. Bored and homesick, she resorts to watching pornography in her hotel room.[6]

Critical reception

Angelo De Robertis of Italian contemporary hit radio station Radio 105 praised the song, saying, "It's an extraordinary record," and comparing it to the works of French music duo Air.[1] In a review of Simple Things for Billboard magazine, Michael Paoletta said that "Destiny" (along with another album track, "In the Waiting Line") could "comfort those in need of TLC".[7] Robb Patryk of American online magazine SoulTracks said of "Destiny", "The track has a swirling, trip-hoppy vibe, and Sia Furler lays her incredibly supple and soulful voice atop it like whipped cream".[8] Smooth Radio writer Tom Eames ranked it as Zero 7's best track.[9]

Track listings

Charts
Chart (2001) Peak
position
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[15] 99
Scotland (OCC)[16] 35
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 30
UK Indie (OCC)[18] 2

References
  1. Evans, Beverley (18 August 2001). "Airborne" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 19 no. 34. p. 18. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  2. "Zero 7 – Simple Things". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  3. Chadwick, Justin (20 April 2016). "Zero 7's Debut Album 'Simple Things' Turns 15 | Anniversary Retrospective". Albumism. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  4. "Destiny by Zero 7 Chords and Melody". Hook Theory. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  5. "C Phrygian Mode". Online Guitar Books. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  6. Mitchell, Bea (11 April 2018). "People are only just realising Sia was the singer from '00s dance band Zero 7". Digital Spy. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  7. Paoletta, Michael (24 November 2001). "Reviews & Previews – Albums" (PDF). Billboard. Vol. 113 no. 47. p. 24. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  8. Patryk, Robb. "Flashback Soul: Sia and Zero 7 Chart Your "Destiny"". SoulTracks. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  9. Eames, Tom (2 September 2019). "The 10 greatest Zero 7 songs of all time". Smooth Radio. Retrieved 24 January 2021.
  10. Destiny (UK CD1 liner notes). Zero 7. Ultimate Dilemma. 2001. UDRCDS043.CS1 maint: others (link)
  11. Destiny (UK CD2 liner notes). Zero 7. Ultimate Dilemma. 2001. UDRCDSX043.CS1 maint: others (link)
  12. Destiny (UK 12-inch single sleeve). Zero 7. Ultimate Dilemma. 2001. UDR 043.CS1 maint: others (link)
  13. Destiny (US promo CD sleeve). Zero 7. Quango Records, Palm Pictures. 2001. PRCD V50071.CS1 maint: others (link)
  14. Destiny / Give It Away (US promo CD liner notes). Zero 7. Quango Records. 2001. PRCD V50072.CS1 maint: others (link)
  15. "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 19 no. 35. 25 August 2001. p. 10. Retrieved 21 September 2020.
  16. "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  17. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  18. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
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