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" | ||||
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Single by MacKenzie Porter | ||||
from the EP Drinkin' Songs: The Collection | ||||
Released | February 7, 2020 | |||
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Length | 3:02 | |||
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Producer(s) | Joey Moi | |||
MacKenzie Porter singles chronology | ||||
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"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] It also peaked at #92 on the Canadian Hot 100.[7]
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][8] The video finds Porter upset after seeing an ex out with another woman.[9] 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 |
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Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[10] | 92[7] |
Canada Country (Billboard)[11] | 1[5] |
References
- Furdyk, Brent (February 7, 2020). "MacKenzie Porter Gets Emotional In Powerful New Video For 'Seeing Other People'". ET Canada.
- Lorge, Melinda (February 28, 2020). "Country Next: MacKenzie Porter". Country Now.
- Zisman, Erica (September 29, 2020). "MacKenzie Porter Releases "Drinkin' Songs"". NY Country Swag.
- Harmata, Claudia (May 28, 2020). "MacKenzie Porter Premieres Heartbreaking — and Relatable — 'Seeing Other People' Music Video". People.
- "Canada Country Chart: July 25, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
- Mitz, Roman (November 9, 2020). "MacKenzie Porter – A 90 Proof Collection". The Music Express.
- "Chart Search" (Artist: MacKenzie Porter, Chart: Canadian Hot 100, Chart Date: October 10, 2020). Billboard. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
- "MacKenzie Porter - Seeing Other People (Official Music Video)" (video). YouTube. May 29, 2020. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- Grave Lenehan Vaughn (June 18, 2020). "MACKENZIE PORTER TAKES FANS BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF 'SEEING OTHER PEOPLE' MUSIC VIDEO". Sounds Like Nashville.
- "MacKenzie Porter Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
- "MacKenzie Porter Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved January 6, 2021.