ABCDEFU

"ABCDEFU" (stylized in all lowercase) is a single by American singer Gayle, released on August 13, 2021, through Atlantic and Arthouse Records. It was co-written by Gayle with Sara Davis and David Pittenger, and produced by Pete Nappi.[2] "ABCDEFU" has peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside of the United States, "ABCDEFU" has peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Austria, Belgium (Flanders), Canada, Finland, Germany, India, New Zealand, Norway, the Republic of Ireland, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom, the top 20 of the charts in Greece, Hungary, and the Netherlands, and the top 40 of the charts in Denmark and Italy as well as the top 100 of the charts in France and Spain.

"ABCDEFU"
Single by Gayle
ReleasedAugust 13, 2021 (2021-08-13)
GenrePop-punk[1]
Length2:48
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Gayle
  • Sara Davis
  • David Pittenger
Producer(s)Pete Nappi
  • David Pittenger (vocals)
Gayle singles chronology
"Orange Peel"
(2020)		 "ABCDEFU"
(2021)
Music video
"abcdefu" on YouTube

Background and promotion

The song marks the first single release since the 17-year-old Nashville-based singer signed with Atlantic in 2021.[3] According to Gayle, the song "came from a place of trying so hard to be the nice, respectful ex-girlfriend, to the point where it was negatively affecting me".[4] In an interview with Tongue Tied Mag, Gayle explained the inspiration behind the song, saying, "after the breakup, I was trying really really hard to be a nice person. Like overcompensating for it. Like the week after we broke up I called him and was like 'hey bud!' and 'what's up my friend?!".[5] On March 31, 2021, Gayle revealed on Instagram that she had dislocated her middle finger, and the X-ray scan from the hospital was used for the single's album art.[6]

The song achieved mainstream success within a few months after release, surpassing over 100 million global streams, as of December 2021.[7] The singer has since released different versions of the song, including the demo, a "chill version", and an "angrier version".[8]

Composition

Sonically the song is characterized by "minimalistic sonics" and "jagged guitar work", while it "reaches its climax with a massive sing-a-long chorus".[3]

Critical reception

April Bredael of Tongue Tied Magazine thought the song "adds to a growing list of accomplishments" of the singer with tracks that are "authentic, honest, and unapologetic".[5]

Track listing
Digital download and streaming[9]
  1. "ABCDEFU"  – 2:48
Digital download and streaming (Nicer version)[10]
  1. "ABC" (nicer)  – 2:48
Digital download and streaming (Demo version)[11]
  1. "ABCDEFU" (demo)  – 2:35
Digital download and streaming (feat. Royal & the Serpent)[12]
  1. "ABCDEFU" (feat. Royal & the Serpent)  – 2:49
Digital download and streaming (Angrier version)[13]
  1. "ABCDEFU" (angrier)  – 2:39
Digital download and streaming (Chill version)[14]
  1. "ABCDEFU" (chill)  – 2:56

Charts
Chart performance for "ABCDEFU"
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[15] 2
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[16] 2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[17] 8
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[18] 26
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[19] 7
Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] 3
Denmark (Tracklisten)[21] 21
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[22] 2
France (SNEP)[23] 37
Germany (Official German Charts)[24] 3
Global 200 (Billboard)[25] 3
Greece (IFPI)[26] 5
Hungary (Single Top 40)[27] 13
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[28] 4
India (IMI)[29] 10
Ireland (IRMA)[30] 2
Italy (FIMI)[31] 19
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[32] 12
Lithuania (AGATA)[33] 2
Malaysia (RIM)[34] 3
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[35] 9
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[36] 6
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[37] 3
Norway (VG-lista)[38] 2
Portugal (AFP)[39] 10
Singapore (RIAS)[40] 6
Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[41] 5
South Africa (RISA)[42] 22
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[43] 66
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[44] 8
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[45] 4
UK Singles (OCC)[46] 2
US Billboard Hot 100[47] 15
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[48] 2
US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[49] 27

Release history
Release history for "ABCDEFU"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various August 13, 2021
  • Digital download
  • streaming
 Original Atlantic [9]
August 14, 2021 Nicer [10]
September 10, 2021 Demo [11]
September 17, 2021 Chill [14]
September 24, 2021 Angrier [13]
November 19, 2021 Royal & the Serpent Remix [12]
Italy November 26, 2021 Contemporary hit radio Original Warner [50]
United States December 7, 2021 Original Atlantic [51]

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