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Trigger (song)

"Trigger" is a song by American band Major Lazer and American singer-songwriter Khalid. It was released on October 24, 2019, through Third Pardee and RCA Records as the fourth single of the soundtrack Death Stranding: Timefall and the third single from Major Lazer's fourth studio album Music Is the Weapon.[1][2][3] The song is the latest single of the soundtrack.[4][5][6] The song was firstly announced on October 1, 2019, at the same time as the announcement of the track listing of the game soundtrack.[7]

"Trigger"
Single by Major Lazer and Khalid
from the album Death Stranding: Timefall and Music Is the Weapon
ReleasedOctober 24, 2019 (2019-10-24)
Length2:51
Label
  • Third Pardee
  • RCA
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Major Lazer singles chronology
"Que Calor"
(2019) 		"Trigger"
(2019) 		"Evapora"
(2019)
Khalid singles chronology
"Hurts 2B Human"
(2019) 		"Trigger"
(2019) 		"Up All Night"
(2019)
Music video
"Trigger" on YouTube

Critical reception

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Ryan Reed of Rolling Stone noted that the two artists used "a gunshot as a breakup metaphor on their reflective song". He described it as "a brief track", with two verses, two choruses, which "builds to a wordless hook of trendy, pitch-shifted vocals and a stuttering dance beat".[8] Kat Bein of Billboard deemed the song "a ballad beat with muted dancehall influence".[9] Phil Scilippa of EDM.com wrote that "Trigger" looks like "a low key love song, with the classic [Major Lazer's] dancehall-inspired themes, sprinkled in throughout a more R&B-centric production. According to him, the track is "a lot more chilled-out than the amped-up vibe of a game like Death Stranding", justified by when "Khalid lays down the vocals just as well as ever, tying together the warm atmosphere of the track".[10] Chris Stack of Dancing Astronaut noted the presence of "lush synths for Khalid’s crooning vocals to rest upon and flourish", accompanied by "soft chords [which] caress the verse and lead into another keynote from Major Lazer". According to him, the combination of wind instruments and vocal melody hook the listener after Khalid succeeds in seducing them with his emotive incandescence". Concerning the lyrics, he affirmed that they "arrive as reflective poetry" and "run deep, alluding to a gunshot as a metaphor for a breakup".[11] Matthew Meadow of Your EDM wrote that the track "features a soft, soothing melody that sets itself apart from the usual raucous tone of Major Lazer’s typical fare".[12] Writing for Complex, Joe Price called the track "an arena-ready production with Khalid's forlorn vocals", "both hopeful and decidely [sic] melancholy" like the previous songs of the soundtrack, and which "offers an indication of the solemn mood Death Stranding strives for". Concerning the composition, he wrote that the song "pushes its futuristic synthpop into a club setting by the time the chorus hits".[13] Mitch Findlay of HowNewHipHop said, "As the up-tempo drums kick in, and questions as to what this has to do with Death Stranding become more and more prevalent, Khalid dulls the cognitive dissonance with his dulcet tones".[14] Clara C. of French radio NRJ described the rhythm of the song as "relatively slow". She noted that the song seaks about loneliness and abandonment by the singer, according to his vocals.[15] Spanish radio Planeta FM felt the song endowed with "rather slow beats, a soft sound that is the perfect accompaniment to its lyrical content". They noted the lyrics "worthy of a ballad" which are "about the separation of a great love".[16]

Credits and personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[17]

  • Alvaro – production, composition, lyrics
  • Bas van Daalen – production, composition, lyrics
  • Diplo – production, composition, lyrics
  • Jr Blender – production, composition, lyrics
  • Khalid – composition, lyrics
  • Andrew Wyatt – composition, lyrics
  • Michael Romero – assistant engineer
  • Dale Becker – master engineering
  • Denis Kosiak – mix engineering, record engineering

Charts

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Chart performance for "Trigger"
Chart (2019) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[18] 46
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[19] 37
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[20] 75
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[21] 95
Greece International Digital (IFPI Greece)[22] 58
Ireland (IRMA)[23] 55
Lithuania (AGATA)[24] 50
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[25] 11
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[26] 62
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[27] 57
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[28] 96
UK Singles (OCC)[29] 95

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[30] Gold 20,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Khalid, Major Lazer Join Forces On 'Death Stranding' Track 'Trigger'". WVOK-FM. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  2. ^ Shepard, Ryan (October 25, 2019). "New Music: Khalid - Trigger (Featuring Major Lazer)". Def Pen. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  3. ^ Tzouvaras, Dimitris (October 26, 2019). "Major Lazer και Khalid συνεργάζονται στο "Trigger"" [Major Lazer and Khalid collaborate on Trigger]. Hit Channel (in Greek). Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  4. ^ TV News Desk (October 24, 2019). "Major Lazer and Khalid Unveil 'Trigger'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  5. ^ Heidt, Dustin (October 24, 2019). "Hear Major Lazer & Khalid team up for new song 'Trigger'". Variance. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  6. ^ Team ARTISTdirect (October 24, 2019). "Major Lazer x Khalid release new track "Trigger"". Artistdirect. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  7. ^ Bain, Katie (October 1, 2019). "Major Lazer and Khalid, Alan Walker & More to Appear on the Soundtrack for 'Death Stranding' Video Game". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  8. ^ Reed, Ryan (October 24, 2019). "Major Lazer, Khalid Team Up for Heartbroken New Song 'Trigger'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  9. ^ Bein, Kat (October 24, 2019). "Major Lazer & Khalid Team Up On 'Death Stranding' Ballad 'Trigger': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  10. ^ Scilippa, Phil (October 24, 2019). "Major Lazer and Khalid Team Up for New Single "Trigger"". EDM.com. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  11. ^ Stack, Chris (October 24, 2019). "Major Lazer and Khalid collaborate for poignant new production, 'Trigger'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  12. ^ Meadow, Matthew (October 24, 2019). "Major Lazer Drop A Major, Unexpected Collab for this Video Game Soundtrack". Your EDM. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  13. ^ Price, Joe (October 24, 2019). "Major Lazer and Khalid Team for "Trigger" From 'Death Stranding' Soundtrack". Complex. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  14. ^ Findlay, Mitch (October 24, 2019). "Khalid & Major Lazer Drop "Death Stranding" Inspired "Trigger"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  15. ^ C., Clara (October 24, 2019). "Major Lazer et Khalid dévoilent leur hit "Trigger"" [Major Lazer and Khalid unveil their hit "Trigger"]. NRJ (in French). Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  16. ^ "Major Lazer lanza nueva colaboración con Khalid" [Major Lazer launches new collaboration with Khalid]. Radio Planeta (in Spanish). October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  17. ^ "Trigger / Major Lazer". Tidal. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
  18. ^ "Major Lazer & Khalid – Trigger". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  19. ^ "Major Lazer & Khalid – Trigger" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  20. ^ "Major Lazer Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  21. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 44. týden 2019 in the date selector. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  22. ^ "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 44/2019". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on November 11, 2019. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
  23. ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Major Lazer". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  24. ^ "2019 44-os savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. November 4, 2019. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  25. ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 4, 2019. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  26. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 44. týden 2019 in the date selector. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  27. ^ "Major Lazer & Khalid – Trigger". Singles Top 100. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  28. ^ "Major Lazer & Khalid – Trigger". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  29. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
  30. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Major Lazer & Khalid – Trigger" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
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