Cannonball
Lea Michele
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I?ve got to get out into the world again I won?t hide inside I?ve got to get out Got to get out Lonely inside but I?m going to light the fuse? And now I will start living
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Written by: Sia Furler, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Benjamin Levin
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Cannonball" was performed by Lea Michele Sarfati, better known as Lea Michele, who was famously known for portraying Rachel Berry on the multi-award winning television show 'Glee'.
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Song Release"Cannonball" was released on December 10, 2013, as the lead single from Michele's debut studio album, "Louder."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 75 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking Michele's first entry as a solo artist.
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SongwriterOne of the key people behind the song "Cannonball" is internationally acclaimed singer Sia Furler. Furler co-wrote the song along with Benny Blanco, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen and producers Stargate & Benny Blanco.
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Thematic ElementsThematically, the song is about overcoming adversity and finding strength after a difficult period. It was greatly influenced by the tragic death of Lea Michele’s co-star and boyfriend Cory Monteith.
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Debut PerformanceMichele performed "Cannonball" for the first time on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on December 12, 2013.
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Music VideoThe official music video for "Cannonball" was released on January 9, 2014. The video is a reflection of the song’s theme, featuring Michele emerging from dark and shadowy scenes to brighter and more colorful ones.
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Critical Reception"Cannonball" received a positive critical reception. Critics agreed that the song's personal concept and theme bestowed strength and vulnerability upon Michele's persona, both as an artist and an individual.
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Commercial SuccessApart from its performance in the US, "Cannonball" made it to the charts in other countries as well, including Canada, Australia, and the U.K.
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Album Success"Cannonball" led the way to the success of Michele's debut album "Louder", which debuted at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling over 62,000 copies in its first week.
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