"People" is a song by Cameroonian-American singer Libianca, released on December 5, 2022. The lyrics of the song are inspired by Libianca's personal experience with depression. The song has had particular success in the UK,

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, and

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, where it reached number two, and in the

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and

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, where it topped the chart. It has also peaked within the top five in

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and

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. A large number of remixes of the song were released featuring different artists. Some of them were released under the title "People (Check On Me)".

Description

The song deals with topics such as

drinking alcohol Alcohol, sometimes referred to by the chemical name ethanol, is the active ingredient in alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, and distilled spirits (hard liquor). Alcohol is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant, decreasing electrical ...

interpersonal relationships In social psychology, an interpersonal relation (or interpersonal relationship) describes a social association, connection, or affiliation between two or more people. It overlaps significantly with the concept of social relations, which ar ...

, emotional wellbeing, and group dynamics. It includes Cameroonian slang and reflects some of the culture.

Music video

The sparse music video, directed by NYC artist Ceojay, depicts a depressed Libianca alone in her apartment, forcing herself to get out of bed. She prepares pizza and snacks for expected guests, only for all of them to text that they cannot make it.

Track listings

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

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References

{{reflist 2022 songs 2022 singles Becky G songs Dutch Top 40 number-one singles Number-one singles in Suriname Songs about alcohol Songs about depression Songs about loneliness