Joke's on You
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| Single by Charlotte Lawrence | ||||
| from the album Birds of Prey | ||||
| Released | January 17, 2020 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:04 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| Birds of Prey singles chronology | ||||
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| "Joke's on You" on YouTube | ||||
"Joke's on You" is a song by American singer-songwriter Charlotte Lawrence. It was released on January 17, 2020, through Atlantic Records, as the second single from the soundtrack Birds of Prey. The music video of the song was released on February 7, 2020.[1]
Critical reception
[edit]The Line of Best Fit described "Joke's on You" as a catchy and dramatic pop track, noting its insistent intro reminiscent of Supertramp's "The Logical Song" and the haunting choir throughout. The review praised Lawrence's vocals as "irreproachable" and highlighted the contrast between organic strings and electronic elements in the production. The song was also seen as capturing the empowered tone of the Birds of Prey soundtrack, calling it "a timeless song for the modern pop fan."[2] Nylon noted that the song showcases Lawrence's signature style of pairing dark moods with strong pop melodies.[3]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2020) | Peak position |
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| UK Singles Sales Chart (OCC)[4] | 85 |
| UK Singles Downloads Chart (OCC)[5] | 85 |
References
[edit]- ^ Mamo, Heran (February 7, 2020). "Charlotte Lawrence Boldly Declares 'Joke's On You' in New Video For 'Birds of Prey' Single: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ Skaarup, Nikoline (January 17, 2020). "Taken from the Birds of Prey soundtrack, rising star Charlotte Lawrence shares "Joke's On You"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ Valentine, Claire (January 8, 2021). "Charlotte Lawrence Breaks Down Her New Single "Talk You Down"". Nylon. Retrieved January 9, 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 23, 2025.