Forgive Me (Chloe x Halle song)

"Forgive Me" is a song by American R&B duo Chloe x Halle from their second studio album Ungodly Hour (2020). It was released as the third single on June 12, 2020, with an accompanying music video for the song being released on the same day of the single's release.[1][2] The song was written by the duo, alongside Nija Charles and Sounwave. It was produced by Sounwave and Jake One.

"Forgive Me"
Single by Chloe x Halle
from the album Ungodly Hour
ReleasedJune 12, 2020
Genre
Length2:37
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Chloe x Halle singles chronology
"Do It"
(2020)		 "Forgive Me"
(2020)		 "Do It (Remix)"
(2020)
Music video
"Forgive Me" on YouTube

Composition

"Forgive Me" is an uptempo trap-pop and R&B song that runs for 2 minutes and 37 seconds.[3][4][5] Lyrically, the song drives the message of being completely unapologetic in who you are and feeling self-empowered, regardless of who accepts or rejects it.[6] "Forgive Me" comes on after the album's intro which opens with an "angelic" choral delivery and serves as the opening for the song.[7][8] It is led into by the album's signature message, "Don't ever ask for permission, Ask for forgiveness", extending upon the moody backdrop first established by the intro.[9] "So forgive me, forgive me, I been goin' too hard in your city", Chloe x Halle sing on the chorus. "So forgive me 'cause I'm not teary, best believe I'll move onto better things".[10] Of the 13 songs, the duo told CBS News that the song defines the entire album.[11]

Music video

The music video for "Forgive Me" was released on June 12, 2020, the same day the album came out.[12] The video is "dark and moody" and features special effects intermixed with choreography.[12][13]

Critical reception

Sidney Madden of NPR said the duo deliver a "scorcher", with harmonizing vocals, calling the track an early album favorite. Madden further described it as "a celebration of maturity matched with sex appeal that comes as a needed break from the severity of life".[14] Jessica McKinney of Complex listed "Forgive Me" among the best new music of the week, stating: the "sultry and soothing melodies over Sounwave's bass-filled beat is what will make this a fan favorite".[15]

Live performances

Chloe x Halle performed "Forgive Me" for the first time on June 29, 2020 at the BET Awards 2020.[16]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[17] 28
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[18] 7
US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)[19] 10

References
  1. "Chloe x Halle drop highly-anticipated album 'Ungodly Hour,' featuring a new visual for "Forgive Me"". ABC News Radio. June 12, 2020.
  2. Wass, Mike. "Chloe x Halle Roll Out Epic "Forgive Me" Video". Idolator. Idolator.com.
  3. "Forgive Me [Explicit] by Chloe x Halle". Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  4. "10 Cool New Pop Songs To Get You Through The Week: Chloe X Halle, Isaac Dunbar & More". Billboard. June 15, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  5. Lipshutz, Jason (June 12, 2020). "First Stream: New Music From Lil Baby, 6ix9ine & Nicki Minaj, Chloe x Halle & More". Billboard. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  6. "Music Monday: 5 New Releases". What's on UK. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  7. Spruill, Ciara. "Chloe x Halle Do It For The Girls with Album 'Ungodly Hour'". Kazi Magazine. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  8. Padin, Malvika (June 16, 2020). "Chloe x Halle – Ungodly Hour". Euphoria. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  9. Faulkner, Brent (June 17, 2020). "Chloe x Halle, Ungodly Hour". Hype.
  10. Chloe x Halle Release Epic Music Video For 'Forgive Me | Creative Disc
  11. McDougle, Jonathan (June 13, 2020). "Chloe x Halle on their new album, "Ungodly Hour," and sharing their gift amid nationwide turmoil". CBS News. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  12. Wass, Mike (June 12, 2020). "Chloe x Halle Roll Out Epic "Forgive Me" Video". Idolator.
  13. Close, Paris (June 28, 2020). "Chloe x Halle Bring Harmonies To BET Awards With 'Forgive Me' & 'Do It'". iHeart Radio.
  14. Madden, Sidney (June 16, 2020). "Heat Check: Bigger Picture". NPR. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  15. McKinney, Jessica (June 12, 2020). "Best New Music This Week: Pop Smoke, Lil Baby, RMR, and More". Complex. Retrieved June 18, 2020.
  16. "Chloe x Halle Debut 'Forgive Me' at the 2020 BET Awards". Billboard. 2020-06-28. Retrieved 2020-06-29.
  17. "Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music New Zealand Limited. Retrieved June 19, 2020.
  18. "Chloe x Halle Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
  19. "Chloe x Halle Chart History (Hot R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
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