Die Young
"Die Young" is a song by American recording artist Kesha. Released in the United States on 25 September 2012, it serves as the lead single from her second studio album, Warrior. Written by Lukasz Gottwald, Benjamin Levin, Henry Walter, Nate Ruess, the song is performed in the electropop genre.
Two trailers were released before the official release of the single. A lyric video for the song was posted on YouTube.
Reviews
Contemporary critics gave mixed reviews of the song; MTV, Seventeen, and Rolling Stone were disappointed in it, reflecting on its similarity to Kesha's other songs, while others praised it. The production has been compared to the work of The Cars, Flo Rida, Jessie J, and Katy Perry. "Die Young" charted in several countries, debuting at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In its third week, "Die Young" entered the top ten, becoming Kesha's eighth top-ten hit since her debut on the chart in 2010 with "Tik Tok".[1] The song has also reached the top ten in Canada and Australia.
Music video
The official music video for "Die Young" was also made available for download. In it, she plays the role of a cultist, leading her disciples in a sexual ritual. Music magazine Billboard reported on the symbolism used in the video, documenting the synergy with it and the Illuminati conspiracy theory.
Charts and certifications
Certifications
| Country | Certifications |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA) | 2× Platinum[source?] |
| Canada (CRIA) | Platinum[source?] |
| New Zealand (RIANZ) | Gold[source?] |
Chart succession
| Preceded by "One More Night" by Maroon 5 | Billboard Mainstream Top 40 number one single December, 8 2012 (1 week) | Succeeded by TBA |