"Ain't My Fault" is a song by Swedish singer Zara Larsson from her second studio album So Good (2017). It was released on 2 September 2016 through TEN Music Group and Epic Records as the third single from the album.[2] The song received positive reviews from critics upon its release and peaked at number one in Sweden, the top ten in Norway and Romania, and the top 20 in ten additional countries. It is certified Gold or higher in sixteen countries. The remix version of the song features American rapper Lil Yachty.[3][4]
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| Single by Zara Larsson | ||||
| from the album So Good | ||||
| Released | 2 September 2016 | |||
| Genre | Pop[1] | |||
| Length | 3:44 | |||
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| "Ain't My Fault" on YouTube | ||||
Background
In an interview with Shazam, Larsson said about the first version of the song: "The topic is me talking to a girl about her man, and I basically stole her man, and I'm like, 'It's not my fault that I'm better than you'."[5][6] The song was written in a few hours with MNEK for fun and never intended as a single, but when the studio loved it, her reaction was, "Whoa whoa whoa I can't sing this." So she changed the lyrics of the song to reflect her values: "I would never be proud of stealing a girl's man and sing about it, it would be very not me."[7]
Music video
The music video was released on 30 September 2016 via Larsson's official Vevo account. It was directed by Emil Nava and primarily features Larsson performing dance moves with backup dancers.[8]
Critical reception
Robbie Daw of Idolator stated the song is "a sexy departure from the somber dulcet tones of 'Never Forget You' and the sassy pop swagger of 'Lush Life'" and went on to call it a "Rihanna-esque banger" and a "saucy gem".[9] Entertainment Weekly's Nolan Feeney called the song "bold" and "club-ready".[6]
Track listing
- Digital download
- "Ain't My Fault" – 3:44
- Digital download[10]
- "Ain't My Fault" (J Hus & Fred VIP Mix) – 3:31
- Digital download[11]
- "Ain't My Fault" (R3hab Remix) – 2:38
- Digital download[12]
- "Ain't My Fault" (Remix) (featuring Lil Yachty) – 3:58
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[51] | 2× Platinum | 140,000‡ |
| Belgium (BEA)[52] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[53] | 2× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[54] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[55] | Platinum | 90,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[56] | Gold | 66,666‡ |
| Germany (BVMI)[57] | Gold | 200,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[58] | Platinum | 50,000‡ |
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[59] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[60] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| Norway (IFPI Norway)[61] | 2× Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[62] | Platinum | 20,000‡ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[63] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| Sweden (GLF)[64] | 3× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[65] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[66] | Platinum | 600,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[67] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | 2 September 2016 | Digital download | [68] | |
| United States | 20 September 2016 | Top 40 radio | Epic | [69] |