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"Dead"
"Dead"
Single by Madison Beer
from the EP As She Pleases
Released	May 19, 2017
Genre	Indie pop
Length	3:14
Label	Access
Songwriter(s)	Brittany Amaradio; Madison Love; Michael Keenan;
Producer(s)	Michael Keenan
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"Dead" is a song by American singer Madison Beer. It was released on May 19, 2017 by Access, as the lead single from her debut EP As She Pleases (2018). The song was written by Brittany Amaradio, Madison Love, and Michael Keenan, the latter of whom produced the track. Two remixes and an acoustic version of the song were also released.

Composition

Speaking about the song's inspiration, Beer stated "It's about a situation myself and so many others find themselves in when you feel ignored and not loved in a relationship, yet you’re still hearing empty words like 'I can't live without you,' and it tears you up inside so I wanted to make the anthem for staying strong through this moment and not taking any shit!"^[2]

"Dead" is an indie pop^[1] song with a length of three minutes and fourteen seconds. Musically, it features breathy vocals from Beer over a beat that has been described by one music critic as "danceable".^[3] Taylor Weatherby, writing for Billboard, compared the song to the works of Ariana Grande and JoJo.^[3] Lyrically, it has been described as a breakup anthem^[4] where the singer confronts a lying boyfriend.^[1] In the chorus, Beer sings "You say you can't live without me, so why aren't you dead yet?"^[3] Some sources suggested that the lyrics were about Beer's breakup with American singer Jack Gilinsky.^[4]

Critical reception

Mike Wass, writing for Idolator, called the song a "biting kiss-off" that "repositions her as an alt-pop diva".^[1] Mike Nied, also writing for Idolator, wrote the song's chorus "boasted one of the best lyrics of the year".^[5] On behalf of Billboard, Taylor Weatherby described the song as "edgy" and wrote that it "is sure to strike a chord with just about anyone who hears it".^[3]

Music video

The music video for "Dead" was released on August 3, 2017. It was directed by Darren Craig.^[6] The video features the singer singing much of the song in a bathtub, with scenes of Beer and an ex-boyfriend interspersed throughout.^[7] Presley Gerber Mike Wass of Idolator called the video "sexy and emotional".^[6]

Track listing

Digital download^[8]

"Dead" – 3:14

Cedric Gervais Remix^[9]

"Dead" (Cedric Gervais Remix) – 3:19

Acoustic^[10]

"Dead" (Acoustic) – 3:44

Laibert Remix^[11]

"Dead" (Laibert Remix Radio Edit) – 3:59
"Dead" (Laibert Remix Club Edit) – 4:25

Charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
UK Indie (OCC)^[12]	34

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[13]	Platinum	70,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)^[14]	Platinum	80,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)^[15]	Silver	200,000^‡
United States (RIAA)^[16]	Gold	500,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Wass, Mike (19 May 2017). "Madison Beer Reinvents Herself On Indie-Pop Anthem "Dead"". Idolator. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
^ Wass, Mike (14 August 2017). "Madison Beer's "Dead" Gets A Massive Cedric Gervais Remix". Idolator. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Weatherby, Taylor. "Madison Beer Confronts a Game-Playing Ex in New Single 'Dead': Video Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
^ ^a ^b Wiest, Brianna (3 August 2017). "Madison Beer's "Dead" Video Fuels Fan Speculation That the Song Is About Jack Gilinsky". Teen Vogue. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
^ Nied, Mike (14 June 2018). "Madison Beer Hits The Skate Park In Her "Home With You" Video". Idolator. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
^ ^a ^b Wass, Mike (3 August 2017). "Madison Beer Shows Her Ex What He's Missing In "Dead" Video". Retrieved August 13, 2019.
^ "madison beer's 'dead' music video is finally here". MTV. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
^ "Dead – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
^ "Dead (Madison Beer vs. Cedric Gervais) [Cedric Gervais Remix] – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
^ "Dead ((Acoustic) - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
^ "Dead (Madison Beer vs. Cedric Gervais) [Cedric Gervais Remix] – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved August 14, 2019.
^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
^ "Canadian single certifications – Madison Beer – Dead". Music Canada.
^ "British single certifications – Madison Beer – Dead". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
^ "American single certifications – Madison Beer – Dead". Recording Industry Association of America.

[Idolator_Review-1] Wass, Mike (19 May 2017). "Madison Beer Reinvents Herself On Indie-Pop Anthem "Dead"". Idolator. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

[2] Wass, Mike (14 August 2017). "Madison Beer's "Dead" Gets A Massive Cedric Gervais Remix". Idolator. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

[Billboard-3] Weatherby, Taylor. "Madison Beer Confronts a Game-Playing Ex in New Single 'Dead': Video Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

[TV-4] Wiest, Brianna (3 August 2017). "Madison Beer's "Dead" Video Fuels Fan Speculation That the Song Is About Jack Gilinsky". Teen Vogue. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

[5] Nied, Mike (14 June 2018). "Madison Beer Hits The Skate Park In Her "Home With You" Video". Idolator. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

[Idolator_Video-6] Wass, Mike (3 August 2017). "Madison Beer Shows Her Ex What He's Missing In "Dead" Video". Retrieved August 13, 2019.

[7] "madison beer's 'dead' music video is finally here". MTV. Retrieved August 13, 2019.

[8] "Dead – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

[9] "Dead (Madison Beer vs. Cedric Gervais) [Cedric Gervais Remix] – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

[10] "Dead ((Acoustic) - Single". Apple Music. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

[11] "Dead (Madison Beer vs. Cedric Gervais) [Cedric Gervais Remix] – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved August 14, 2019.

[sc_UKindie_-12] "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2019.

[AustraliaMadison_BeerDeadsingleCertRef-13] "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2021 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 17, 2021.

[CanadaMadison_BeerDeadsingleCertRef-14] "Canadian single certifications – Madison Beer – Dead". Music Canada.

[United_KingdomMadison_BeerDeadsingleCertRef-15] "British single certifications – Madison Beer – Dead". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 27, 2020.

[United_StatesMadison_BeerDeadsingleCertRef-16] "American single certifications – Madison Beer – Dead". Recording Industry Association of America.

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-"'''Dead'''" is a song by American singer [[Madison Beer]], recorded for her debut extended play, ''[[As She Pleases]]'' (2017). It was released to digital retailers on May 19, 2017 as the lead single from the EP, alongside a lyric video. The song was written by Brittany Amaradio, [[Madison Love]], and Michael Keenan, the latter of whom produced the track. It was promoted by two remixes and an acoustic version of the song.
+"'''Dead'''" is a song by American singer [[Madison Beer]]. It was released on May 19, 2017 by [[FAE grp|Access]], as the lead single from her debut EP  ''[[As She Pleases]]'' (2018). The song was written by Brittany Amaradio, [[Madison Love]], and Michael Keenan, the latter of whom produced the track. Two remixes and an acoustic version of the song were also released.
 ==Composition==
-Speaking about the song's inspiration, Beer stated "It's about a situation myself and so many others find themselves in when you feel ignored and not loved in a relationship, yet you’re still hearing empty words like 'I can't live without you,' and it tears you up inside so I wanted to make the anthem for staying strong through this moment and not taking any shit!"<ref>{{cite web |last=Wass |first=Mike |title=Madison Beer’s “Dead” Gets A Massive Cedric Gervais Remix |url=https://www.idolator.com/7667548/madison-beer-dead-cedric-gervais-remix?view-all |website=Idolator |accessdate=August 14, 2019}}</ref>
+Speaking about the song's inspiration, Beer stated "It's about a situation myself and so many others find themselves in when you feel ignored and not loved in a relationship, yet you’re still hearing empty words like 'I can't live without you,' and it tears you up inside so I wanted to make the anthem for staying strong through this moment and not taking any shit!"<ref>{{cite web |last=Wass |first=Mike |title=Madison Beer's "Dead" Gets A Massive Cedric Gervais Remix |url=https://www.idolator.com/7667548/madison-beer-dead-cedric-gervais-remix?view-all |website=Idolator |date=14 August 2017 |accessdate=August 14, 2019}}</ref>
-"Dead" is an [[indie pop]]<ref name="Idolator Review"/> song with a length of three minutes and fourteen seconds. Musically, it features breathy vocals from Beer over a beat that has been described by one music critic as "danceable".<ref name="Billboard">{{cite web |last=Weatherby |first=Taylor |title=Madison Beer Confronts a Game-Playing Ex in New Single 'Dead': Video Premiere |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7800229/madison-beer-new-song-dead-lyric-video |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=August 14, 2019}}</ref> Taylor Weatherby, writing for ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', compared the song to the works of [[Ariana Grande]] and [[JoJo (singer)|JoJo]].<ref name="Billboard"/> Lyrically, it has been described as a breakup anthem<ref name="TV">{{cite web |last=Wiest |first=Brianna |title=Madison Beer's "Dead" Video Fuels Fan Speculation That the Song Is About Jack Gilinsky |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/madison-beers-dead-video-fan-speculation-jack-gilinsky |website=[[Teen Vogue]] |accessdate=August 14, 2019}}</ref> where the singer confronts a lying boyfriend.<ref name="Idolator Review"/> In the chorus, Beer sings "You say you can't live without me, so why aren't you dead yet?"<ref name="Billboard"/> Some sources suggested that the lyrics were about Beer's breakup with American singer [[Jack & Jack|Jack Gilinsky]].<ref name="TV"/>
+"Dead" is an [[indie pop]]<ref name="Idolator Review"/> song with a length of three minutes and fourteen seconds. Musically, it features breathy vocals from Beer over a beat that has been described by one music critic as "danceable".<ref name="Billboard">{{cite magazine |last=Weatherby |first=Taylor |title=Madison Beer Confronts a Game-Playing Ex in New Single 'Dead': Video Premiere |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/7800229/madison-beer-new-song-dead-lyric-video |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=August 14, 2019}}</ref> Taylor Weatherby, writing for ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', compared the song to the works of [[Ariana Grande]] and [[JoJo (singer)|JoJo]].<ref name="Billboard"/> Lyrically, it has been described as a breakup anthem<ref name="TV">{{cite web |last=Wiest |first=Brianna |title=Madison Beer's "Dead" Video Fuels Fan Speculation That the Song Is About Jack Gilinsky |url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/madison-beers-dead-video-fan-speculation-jack-gilinsky |website=[[Teen Vogue]] |date=3 August 2017 |accessdate=August 14, 2019}}</ref> where the singer confronts a lying boyfriend.<ref name="Idolator Review"/> In the chorus, Beer sings "You say you can't live without me, so why aren't you dead yet?"<ref name="Billboard"/> Some sources suggested that the lyrics were about Beer's breakup with American singer [[Jack & Jack|Jack Gilinsky]].<ref name="TV"/>
 ==Critical reception==
-Mike Wass, writing for ''[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]'', called the song a "biting kiss-off" that "repositions her as an alt-pop diva".<ref name="Idolator Review"/> Mike Nied, also writing for ''Idolator'', wrote the song's chorus "boasted one of the best lyrics of the year".<ref>{{cite web |last=Nied |first=Mike |title=Madison Beer Hits The Skate Park In Her “Home With You” Video |url=https://www.idolator.com/7681430/madison-beer-home-with-you-video?view-all |website=Idolator |accessdate=August 14, 2019}}</ref> On behalf of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', Taylor Weatherby described the song as "edgy" and wrote that it "is sure to strike a chord with just about anyone who hears it".<ref name="Billboard"/>
+Mike Wass, writing for ''[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]'', called the song a "biting kiss-off" that "repositions her as an alt-pop diva".<ref name="Idolator Review"/> Mike Nied, also writing for ''Idolator'', wrote the song's chorus "boasted one of the best lyrics of the year".<ref>{{cite web |last=Nied |first=Mike |title=Madison Beer Hits The Skate Park In Her "Home With You" Video |url=https://www.idolator.com/7681430/madison-beer-home-with-you-video?view-all |website=Idolator |date=14 June 2018 |accessdate=August 14, 2019}}</ref> On behalf of ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', Taylor Weatherby described the song as "edgy" and wrote that it "is sure to strike a chord with just about anyone who hears it".<ref name="Billboard"/>
 ==Music video==
-The music video for "Dead" was released on August 3, 2017. It was directed by Darren Craig.<ref name="Idolator Video">{{cite web |last=Wass |first=Mike |title=Madison Beer Shows Her Ex What He's Missing In "Dead" Video |url=https://www.idolator.com/7667142/madison-beer-dead-video?chrome=1 |accessdate=August 13, 2019}}</ref> The video features the singer singing much of the song in a bathtub, with scenes of Beer and an ex boyfriend played by model interspersed throughout.<ref>{{cite web |title=madison beer's 'dead' music video is finally here |url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/madison-beer/news/madison-beers-dead-music-video-is-finally-here |website=[[MTV]] |accessdate=August 13, 2019}}</ref> Presley Gerber  Mike Wass of ''[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]'' called the video "sexy and emotional".<ref name="Idolator Video"/>
+The music video for "Dead" was released on August 3, 2017. It was directed by Darren Craig.<ref name="Idolator Video">{{cite web |last=Wass |first=Mike |title=Madison Beer Shows Her Ex What He's Missing In "Dead" Video |date=3 August 2017 |url=https://www.idolator.com/7667142/madison-beer-dead-video?chrome=1 |accessdate=August 13, 2019}}</ref> The video features the singer singing much of the song in a bathtub, with scenes of Beer and an ex-boyfriend interspersed throughout.<ref>{{cite web |title=madison beer's 'dead' music video is finally here |url=https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/miyqkv/madison-beers-dead-music-video-is-finally-here |website=[[MTV]] |access-date=August 13, 2019}}</ref> Presley Gerber  Mike Wass of ''[[Idolator (website)|Idolator]]'' called the video "sexy and emotional".<ref name="Idolator Video"/>
 ==Track listing==
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+==Certifications==
+{{Certification Table Top}}
+{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|award=Platinum|type=single|artist=Madison Beer|title=Dead|relyear=2017|certyear=2021|access-date=February 17, 2021}}
+{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|award=Platinum|type=single|artist=Madison Beer|title=Dead|relyear=2017|certyear=2020}}
+{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|award=Silver|type=single|artist=Madison Beer|title=Dead|relyear=2017|certyear=2020|accessdate=March 27, 2020|id=16294-5214-1}}
+{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|award=Gold|type=single|artist=Madison Beer|title=Dead|relyear=2017|certyear=2020}}
+{{Certification Table Bottom|streaming=true | nosales=true | noshipments=true}}
 ==References==
 {{Reflist}}
+{{Madison Beer}}
 [[Category:2017 singles]]
 [[Category:Indie pop songs]]
 [[Category:Songs written by Madison Love]]
+[[Category:Madison Beer songs]]

v t e Madison Beer
Discography
Studio albums	Life Support (2021) Silence Between Songs (2023)
EPs	As She Pleases
Concert tours	As She Pleases Tour The Life Support Tour The Spinnin Tour
Singles	"Dead" "Home with You" "Pop/Stars" "Hurts Like Hell" "All Day and Night" "Selfish" "More" "Reckless" "Showed Me (How I Fell in Love with You)" "Spinnin" "Make You Mine"
Featured singles	"I Won't Let You Walk Away"