"Left Right" is a song by Japanese girl group XG. It was released on January 25, 2023, as a B-side of the single " Shooting Star", by Xgalx. A music video for "Left Right" was released on February 13.

Composition

The song combines elements of 2000s

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and R&B; ''Grungecake'' compared its sound to that of 3LW,

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. ''Billboard'' described it as "bubbly, Y2K-leaning pop and R&B."

Remix

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on stage during his set in order to perform several songs, including a remix of "Left Right." The remix was officially released on May 4.

Critical reception

On February 13, 2023, ''Billboard'' listed the song in its weekly round-up of "stellar pop tunes."

References

{{reflist 2023 songs XG (group) songs English-language Japanese songs