Moonlit Floor
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| Single by Lisa | ||||
| Language | English | |||
| Released | October 4, 2024 | |||
| Genre | Dance-pop | |||
| Length | 2:35 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Rykez | |||
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| "Moonlit Floor" on YouTube | ||||
"Moonlit Floor" is a song by Thai rapper and singer Lisa. It was released through Lloud and RCA Records on October 4, 2024, as the third single from her upcoming solo album. It is a dance-pop track whose chorus interpolates Sixpence None the Richer's "Kiss Me". Lisa debuted the song with a surprise performance before its release at the Global Citizen Festival.
Background
[edit]After not renewing her contract with her label YG Entertainment for individual activities, Lisa founded her own artist management company called Lloud in February 2024.[1][2] She subsequently signed with RCA Records in April to release solo music in partnership with Lloud.[3] She released "Rockstar" and "New Woman" featuring Rosalía as the first two singles from her upcoming solo album through Lloud and RCA Records in June and August, respectively; "Moonlit Floor" serves as the third single from the album following "New Woman".[4]
Composition
[edit]"Moonlit Floor" is a dance-pop track about being in love. Lisa sings about how a "green-eyed, French boy got me trippin'" and praises his soft skin, the kisses he gives, and the "tricks" that his tongue does.[5] The song's chorus interpolates American band Sixpence None the Richer's 1998 single "Kiss Me" with the original lyrics of "Kiss me beneath the milky twilight/ Lead me out on the moonlit floor" tweaked to "Kiss me, under the Paris twilight / Kiss me out on the moonlit floor," matching the storyline about a French lover.[6]
Promotion and live performances
[edit]Lisa began teasing "Moonlit Floor" with TikTok videos posted on September 15 and 20 with snippets of the track. On September 25, she posted a video of herself stepping up to a microphone and singing the words "so kiss me," blowing a smooch to the camera. Fans speculated that Sabrina Carpenter would feature on the track due to the frilly pink crop top and skirt Lisa wears in the video matching Carpenter's aesthetic from her Short n' Sweet Tour. The video's caption, which read "🌙🎤💋", was regarded as a possible reference to the lipstick kiss theme of her Short n' Sweet album era as well.[7] Fans noticed the track's interpolation of Sixpence None the Richer's "Kiss Me", which Carpenter then covered during a concert in Detroit on September 26, further stirring rumors of a possible collaboration.[8] On September 28, Lisa performed as a headliner for the Global Citizen Festival. During the set, she surprised audiences by performing the upcoming single for the first time, which ultimately did not feature Carpenter. Following the live performance, she officially announced the track's release on her social media accounts for October 3, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET or October 4, 2024 at 7 a.m. ICT.[9][10]
Personnel
[edit]Adapted from the credits on Tidal[11]
- Lisa – vocals
- Rykez – production, bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer
- Sarah Troy – background vocals
- Serban Ghenea – mixing
- Randy Merrill – mastering
- Bryce Bordone – engineering assistance
- Jelli Dorman – vocal engineering
- Kuk Harrell – vocal production
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | October 4, 2024 | [12] | ||
| Italy | October 11, 2024 | Radio airplay | Sony Italy | [13] |
References
[edit]- ^ "블랙핑크, 팀 활동만 YG서…지수·제니·리사·로제 개별 계약 않기로(종합)". Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 29, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Ziwei, Puah (February 8, 2024). "BLACKPINK's Lisa launches her own management company, LLOUD". NME. Archived from the original on February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (April 10, 2024). "Blackpink's Lisa and Her Company Lloud Co. Partner With RCA Records". Variety. Archived from the original on April 10, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
- ^ Mier, Tomás (September 19, 2024). "LISA Breaks Down The Meaning of "New Woman"". Genius. Archived from the original on September 19, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (September 28, 2024). "LISA of BLACKPINK Debuts New Song 'Moonlit Floor' at Global Citizen Fest 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 29, 2024. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ Molloy, Laura (September 29, 2024). "BLACKPINK's Lisa debuts new song 'Moonlit Floor' at Global Citizen Fest". NME. Archived from the original on September 29, 2024. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (September 26, 2024). "Here's Why Fans Think LISA of BLACKPINK & Sabrina Carpenter Are Collaborating". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 26, 2024. Retrieved September 26, 2024.
- ^ Molloy, Laura (September 27, 2024). "Fans think that Sabrina Carpenter is collaborating with BLACKPINK's Lisa". NME. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ Saulog, Gabriel (September 30, 2024). "LISA Announces New Single "Moonlit Floor" Following Global Citizen Music Festival Performance". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on September 30, 2024. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
- ^ "Blackpink's Lisa to release new single on Oct. 4". koreajoongangdaily.joins.com. September 30, 2024. Retrieved October 3, 2024.
- ^ "Credits / Moonlit Floor / LISA". Tidal. October 3, 2024. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024.
- ^ Aniftos, Rania (October 4, 2024). "LISA Drops 'Moonlit Floor': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Sisti, Sara (October 4, 2024). "LISA - Moonlit Floor (Radio Date: 11-10-2024)". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved October 4, 2024.
