"Find U Again" is a song by English record producer

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featuring American singer

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. It was released on 30 May 2019, as the fourth single from Ronson's fifth studio album ''

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'' (2019). The song contains elements of

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and

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, and is accompanied by

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s and

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ed vocals. It was compared to

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songs by

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and

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from the

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. The lyrics describe the process of searching for a new relationship after a previous heartbreak. The song was written by Cabello,

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, and the producers Ronson and Kevin Parker. "Find U Again" received generally positive reviews from

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, who praised Ronson's production and Cabello's vocal delivery. The song peaked at number one on the US

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chart after several remixes were made, and charted at number 27 on the UK Singles Chart where it received a silver

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. An accompanying

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was directed by Bradley & Pablo and depicts Ronson rescuing Cabello from

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s. The video was compared to the

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and

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movie genres, in addition to

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-directed films such as ''

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'' (2003).

Background and release

In 2017,

and

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musician Kevin Parker collaborated on the

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of "Find U Again" while they were on tour. Ronson offered to finish the song for his next album when Parker needed to return to

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, stating that he needed "the perfect person whose voice is just gonna cut through, and it's gonna be the right person to write the lyrics". He decided to include

after hearing her 2017 song " Never Be the Same" on the radio, stating that it "cuts so hard, but she delivers a lot of emotion". She immediately accepted when he texted her about the concept of his fifth studio album ''

'' (2019), particularly about the theme of heartbreak. During the recording session, Cabello contributed her own lyrics to the song's

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, some of which she had had since the age of 16. According to other sources, however, she thought of the lyrics the night before entering the recording studio. Ronson was surprised by how fast Cabello formulated the lyrics, admitting that writing lyrics to a pre-existing melody can be challenging. Describing Cabello's vocals, he compared them to a laser which "cuts through," acknowledging that not many artists have that capability. In January 2019, Ronson, Cabello, and songwriter

shared a picture from a recording studio and hinted at a possible collaboration. While Ronson was on the

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at the

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, he confirmed that Cabello would appear on a track titled "Find U Again". Prior to its release, Cabello posted a video of herself singing the song in a car, while Ronson posted a teaser on

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. "Find U Again" premiered on

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station on 30 May 2019. It was distributed to

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and made available for

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on the same day.

Composition

"Find U Again" is a

and

song, accompanied by a 1980s

and

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d vocals. According to the

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published at Musicnotes.com by

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, the song is based on common time, with a

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of 104 beats per minute, and is played in the key of

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. Cabello's vocal range spans from the low note of B₃ to the high note of C₅. She croons throughout the song over twinkling

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and synth-bass, which was described as an

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sonic track compared to

bedroom songs by

and

. The instrumentation challenged Cabello's vocals, as they deviated from her previous pop songs, which consisted of a trap drum kit and

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sounds. Writing for ''

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'', Andrew Unterberger stated that Cabello's versatile vocals were similar to that of

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and

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, noting that both artists had songs which were included on

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playlist the same week. The song's

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contains a mellifluous

, as Cabello transitions from singing in a

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-style manner in the chorus, to each verse in a "sing-speak-y

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" with a

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. She despairingly sings the lyric in the second verse with an increased pitch, "Have mercy on me please / I messed up to the third degree". Brittany Spanos of ''

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'' compared her vocodered vocals on the ramped up second verse to

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's 2018 song " Delicate".

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s are used in the lyric, "this crush is kind-of crushing me / I do therapy at least twice a week", which is described as a "breathy falsetto plea for patience". Cabello modulates her voice when she sings the lyric, "tears in your eyes". The lyrics describe the process of finding a new relationship while recovering from heartbreak, as Cabello sings about losing a person that she would never see again. She attempts to forget the memories by seeking new lovers and reacquainting with past haunts. Lyrically, "Find U Again" portrays the intense emotions of breakup sadness similar to the

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' 1999 song "

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", which accentuates "soul-destroying sadness". Amanda Mitchell of ''

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'' suggested that the song was written about Ronson's divorce from French actress

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Critical reception

Kat Bein of ''Billboard'' described "Find U Again" as a "a sugary-sweet, vocoded crush song". ''

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'' staff member Jem Aswad stated that it was "the most pop-friendly track" on ''Late Night Feelings'', commending the "sultry melody" and "comfortable

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". Writing for ''Bandwagon'', Indran Paramasivam stated that "Find U Again" is a "mood-perfect herald" for ''Late Night Feelings'', describing it as "high-gloss, bass-forward pop with a tear-stained heft". Mitchell described "Find U Again" as "dance floor magic". Spanos praised Ronson's light and fresh production, which "never overshadows Cabello's effectively minimalistic delivery" and acknowledged that she has the "innate ability to add that extra, inexplicably something to anything she touches". Writing for

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, Chloe Gilke stated that Cabello's vocals perfectly matched the song's "moody melancholy" theme, which she similarly compared to her debut 2018 studio album '' Camila'' in "finding the beauty in distress and ugly feelings". ''

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'' staff member Brendan Wetmore acknowledged that "Find U Again" "far exceeded expectations", commending the drastic shift in tone from Cabello's previous ventures such as

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and ''Camila''. Shaad D'Souza of ''

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'' noted that the song displayed an emotional intensity of breakup sadness despite containing lyrical clichés and generic phrases, praising Cabello's lyrical depth in the track that was disguised as "wide-reaching simplicity".

Commercial performance

"Find U Again" topped the US

chart on the ''Billboard'' chart dated 9 October 2019, after it was remixed by MK, Robert Eibach and The Scene Kings. It was Cabello's first number one song on the chart, while it was Ronson's fourth after "

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" (2018), "

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" (2018), and "

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" (2014). The song ranked at number 32 on the Dance Club Songs 2019 year-end chart in the United States. "Find U Again" peaked at number 67 on the

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chart dated 15 June 2019, where it remained for nine weeks. The song was certified gold by

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(MC) on 3 September 2019, for selling 40,000 units in Canada. On the UK Singles Chart, "Find U Again" debuted at number 41 on the chart dated 13 June 2019. It peaked at number 27 on the chart dated 26 July 2019, and charted for 13 weeks. The song was certified silver by the

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(BPI) on 27 September 2019, for track-equivalent sales of 200,000 units in the United Kingdom. In Australia, "Find U Again" peaked at number 53 on the

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on the chart dated 8 June 2019, and was certified platinum by the

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(ARIA) for sales of 70,000 track-equivalent units in Australia. The song was certified gold by the

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(ZPAV) on 10 February 2021, for selling 10,000 units in Poland.

Music video

Background and development

On 8 July 2019, Ronson announced the release date of the

on his social media accounts with a promotional poster, while

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released a trailer. Cabello also shared an image on Instagram, which showed her with blonde hair and a fringe, pink lips, and kohl surrounding her eyes. She is seen wearing a silver dress with embellished sleeves, while holding a coffee cup. The music video was officially released on 9 July 2019. It was directed by

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, and filmed in Los Angeles. Scenes filmed outside were shot in

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while scenes filmed inside contained "pops of colour", with an emphasis on blue.

Synopsis

In a motel, a

called the Duke receives a call to pursue Cabello after learning that there is a bounty placed on her. Other bounty hunters were notified, including a duo named as the Twins. Ronson is also offered a $5,000 bounty to capture her "dead or alive". Cabello is disguised as a

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performer at Club Heartbreak, wearing a blonde wig and rhinestone-encrusted sequined bodysuit, while performing the song alongside two backup dancers. Ronson is the first person to arrive, but decides to watch her performance instead. A line of text is displayed with the sentence, "he has no idea he is about to fall in love". The Duke is seen driving a

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and wearing a cowboy hat, while the Twins share a motorcycle. A truck driver by the name Nova Mercedes follows after them, who is stated to be a "curious opportunist" by the accompanying text. Club Heartbreak is raided and ripped apart by various bounty hunters led by the Duke, as they search for Cabello. The lights continuously flicker as Cabello is missing from the stage; she is seen crouching beside Ronson in the dark. Both artists drive off in Ronson's car when Cabello rips off her wig, revealing her natural brunette hair. She begins to smile as they make a getaway into the night.

Reception

Writing for ''Billboard'', Kirsten Spruch stated that the music video's retro and vintage atmosphere matched Ronson's production, which reminded her of old

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. Shakiel Mahjouri of ''

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'' noted that it contained "an Old Western vibe". Karen Gwee of ''

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'' opined that the music video contained

elements. Spanos compared it to 2003

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''.

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staff also considered the video to be similar in style to

-directed films. Israel Daramola of ''

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'' thought that it was complete with a car chase and the evocative presence of people, while Gilke considered the music video to be "strikingly cinematic".

Other cover versions

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performed a

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of "Find U Again" on

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segment, which was uploaded to its official

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account on 7 August 2019.

Track listing

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the

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of ''

''. Recording * Recorded at Zelig Studios, Los Angeles, California and Diamond Mine,

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* Mixed at MixStar Studio,

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* Mastered at

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, New York City, New York Personnel * Mark Ronson – production, songwriting, programming, synthesizer * Camila Cabello – vocals, background vocals, songwriting * Kevin Parker – production, songwriting, background vocal, guitar, synth bass, programming, recording engineering, synthesizer * Ilsey Juber – songwriting *

Nick Movshon Nicholas Anthony Movshon (born March 17, 1982) is an American bass guitarist, drummer and songwriter, best known for his considerable contributions to the New York funk and soul revival. A frequent contributor to the recorded output of Brooklyn- ...

– bass *

Homer Steinweiss Homer Steinweiss (born March 25, 1982) is an American drummer, songwriter, and producer known as a prominent drummer in the New York soul revival scene. He is a founding member and drummer of groups including Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Lee ...

– drums *

Leon Michels Leon Marcus Michels () (born 1982) is an American Record producer, music producer, Music executive, record executive, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist best known as the leader of the eclectic soul project El Michels Affair and co-founder of ...

– synthesizer * Phil Joly – engineering * Randy Merrill – mastering engineering *

Serban Ghenea Serban Ghenea () is a Canadian audio engineer and mixer. He has been nominated for a Grammy Award a total of 45 times and has won 21 times. Early life and education Ghenea was born in Romania, and in 1976 he moved to Montreal with his family. H ...

– mixing engineering * Riccardo Damian – programming, recording engineering * Beatriz Artola – recording engineering * Jens Jungkurth – recording engineering * Todd Monfalcone – recording engineering * Abby Echiverri – assistant engineering * John Hanes – assistant engineering

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