Bubble (G.E.M. song)
| "Bubble" | ||||
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 Remix cover | ||||
| Single by G.E.M. | ||||
| from the album Xposed | ||||
| Language | Mandarin | |||
| Released | 14 October 2012 | |||
| Recorded | 2012 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | G.E.M. | |||
| Producer(s) | Lupo Groinig | |||
| G.E.M. singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Bubble" on YouTube | ||||
"Bubble" (Chinese: 泡沫; pinyin: Pào mò) is a song recorded by Hong Kong singer-songwriter G.E.M., taken from her third studio album, Xposed (2012). It was released as one of the singles from the album by Hummingbird Music on 14 October 2012. Written by G.E.M. and produced by Austrian songwriter Lupo Groinig, "Bubble" is a power ballad with lyrics exploring themes of love and heartbreak. The song compares relationships to bubbles, using them as a metaphor to illustrate both their beauty and their delicate yet fragile nature.
"Bubble" received critical acclaim from music critics, who praised the song's composition and G.E.M.'s vocal performance. The song surged in popularity after she performed it during season two of I Am a Singer in mainland China in January 2014.[1] It has since garnered over 100 million streams on Xiami Music and over 70 million views on YouTube. The song's accolades include the Popularity Golden Song Award at the 2014 Migu Music Awards and the Popularity Search Award at the 2015 QQ Music Awards.
Background and development
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In an interview, G.E.M. said the song was written in 2011 after her breakup. She felt depressed and escaped to New York City to stay for a week. One day, she walked down a crowded street and saw some clowns blowing bubbles.[2] It was a beautiful scene but in her eyes, although the bubbles were beautiful, they were also fragile.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]The song received acclaim from music critics. Radio DJ Zheng Yang noted that the appeal of the song's melody, while music professor Mr. Shanhe observed that G.E.M. demonstrated her full vocal range with ease and acknowledged her strong vocal performance.[4]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "Bubble" was directed by Tan Chang.[5] The video was filmed in a single take, requiring the crew to dedicate an entire day to rehearsals beforehand. The shoot required precise coordination of lighting, camera work, bubbles, and G.E.M.'s movements. Producers who worked on the video commented that even the slightest misstep, such as turning the lights on too early, blowing the bubbles too late, or a minor deviation in G.E.M.'s actions, meant that the video and to be reshot.[6]
To stay hidden as the camera moved, the on-set staff had to wear black clothing and remain concealed in the shadows. A particularly difficult scene to shoot involved scooping water from a shallow pool, catching a bubble, and keeping it intact on her hand.[6]
Live performances
[edit]With "Bubble" being one of G.E.M.'s most popular and acclaimed songs, she has performed it several times, including at the 13th Global Chinese Music Chart Awards Ceremony on October 5, 2013, in Kuala Lumpur.[7] In January 2014, G.E.M. performed "Bubble" on the first episode of I Am a Singer (season 2),[8] which led to a significant surge in the song's popularity in mainland China. On February 16, 2018, she performed it at the Spring in the East 2018 Dragon TV Spring Festival Gala in Shanghai.[9]
Accolades
[edit]| Organization | Year | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Chinese Pop Chart | 2013 | Top 20 Most Popular Songs of the Year | Won | [7] |
| Migu Music Awards | 2014 | Popularity Golden Song Award | Won | [10] |
| QQ Music Awards | 2015 | Peak Chart Popularity Search Award | Won | [11] |
Track listing
[edit]- Digital download and streaming – Remix
- "泡沫 (Pào Mò Remix)" – 4:59
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | 14 October 2012 | Original |
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| 29 March 2016 | Remix |
References
[edit]- ^ "G.E.M. became trending artist after performed in I Am A Singer 2" (in Chinese).
- ^ "邓紫棋与高晓攀说相声 拒和林宥嘉合作". Sina Entertainment (in Chinese). 17 October 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "邓紫棋曝《泡沫》是失恋情歌 曾剃半边头发" [Deng Ziqi revealed that "Bubble" is a love song about a broken heart and she once shaved half of her hair]. People's Daily (in Chinese). 24 April 2014. Archived from the original on 28 April 2014.
- ^ "我是歌手-第二季-第1期-鄧紫棋《泡沫》- 樂評人評價" (in Chinese). HunanTV Official Channel. 7 January 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2019 – via YouTube.
- ^ "G.E.M.Bubble Music Video". KKBox (in Chinese). 17 October 2012.
- ^ a b "邓紫棋催泪歌《泡沫》MV首播 一镜到底催人泪下_音乐频道_凤凰网" [Deng Ziqi's tear-jerking song "Bubble" MV premiered in one take and made people cry]. yue.ifeng.com (in Chinese). 16 October 2012. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ a b "G.E.M.邓紫棋马来西亚获奖 露腰长裙闪耀红毯_音乐频道_凤凰网" [GEM Deng Ziqi won the award in Malaysia with a waist-baring long dress that shines on the red carpet]. yue.ifeng.com (in Chinese). 9 October 2013. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "邓紫棋自信冲刺半决赛 巨肺天后更是百变女王" [Deng Ziqi confidently sprints to the semi-finals. The queen of giant lungs is also a queen of variety.]. Sohu Entertainment (in Chinese). 24 March 2014. Archived from the original on 28 July 2018.
- ^ "卫视春晚蓄势待发 电视"年夜饭"拼阵容不如拼创意" [Satellite TV Spring Festival Gala is ready to go; TV "New Year's Eve dinner" is more about creativity than lineup]. media.people.com.cn (in Chinese). 16 February 2018. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "年度最强音！第八届无线音乐盛典咪咕汇完美绽放-搜狐娱乐" [The strongest voice of the year! The 8th Wireless Music Festival Miguhui was a perfect success]. yule.sohu.com (in Chinese). 19 December 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "QQ音乐2015年度盛典全场精彩回顾" [2015 QQ Music Annual Ceremony]. y.qq.com (in Chinese). Retrieved 18 March 2025.