Alpha's caged love

Release[edit]

MTV News reported the song "Title" (2014) would be released as Trainor's second single, in September 2014.[20] Kadish went to New York to meet with Reid and voiced his regret about not having "Lips Are Movin" ready in time for the release of Trainor's debut extended play Title that month, and its potential release as the follow-up single. Reid announced during the meeting that he was going with it as the second single and scrapping "Title", and was quoted by Kadish as saying, "I think this song will do better."[7]

On October 14, 2014, "Lips Are Movin" was briefly available to stream on mobile application Shazam, and premiered along with its artwork on MTV News the following day.[13][19][21] Epic Records released the song to contemporary hit radio in the United States on October 21,[22] and for digital download in various countries.[23][24][25] British radio station BBC Radio 1 added it to rotation on December 26, 2014, and the record label sent it to radio stations in Italy on January 16, 2015.[26][27] In the UK, "Lips Are Movin" was made available to those who pre-ordered Title, with its digital release as a single being held back until January 18.[12] Sony Music released a CD single exclusively for sale by United States retailer Best Buy on December 30, 2014, and in Germany on February 13, 2015.[28][29]

Critical reception[edit]

"Lips Are Movin" received widespread comparisons to "All About That Bass" from music critics.[14][30][31] Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times considered it one of Title's dozen versions of the latter, which he found as cheerful but also as annoying.[32] Writing for Clash, Alice Levine remarked that the songs have the same "factory-produced sass" and theme of false feminism and empowerment, but being done a second time decreased its novelty.[33] The Boston Globe's Marc Hirsh derided "Lips Are Movin" for following the formula of "All About That Bass", writing that Trainor is a plunderer and "steals from herself" with the song.[34] Spin's Dan Weiss criticized the lyrics and compared them to the age-old joke about lawyers being liars.[35] Toronto Star's Ben Rayner wrote that it is "whitewashed into a fairly anodyne mush", and declared that its "hip-hop bump and plush bassline" are "pure cosmetic window dressing". He considered them an attempt to make Trainor's "old-timey aesthetic" feel contemporary.[36]

Other reviewers were positive of "Lips Are Movin". Billboard's Carl Wilson complimented the lyrics, saying that they proved Trainor had "more going on than a topical trifle", but concluded that the song was risking "coming off as 'Bass, Part 2".[37] Brian Mansfield of USA Today called "Lips Are Movin" the "better record" of the two.[38] Garibaldi described it as an up-beat and catchy "ladies anthem",[19] and a Billboard critic stated that the "upbeat and sassy" song's similarities with "All About That Bass" would lead to "great things" for it.[37] In a favorable review, Andrew Hampp from the same magazine said that "Lips Are Movin" helped solidify Trainor "as the self-proclaimed queen of her own genre, 'she-wop'".[17] Erlewine declared it the best song on the album and wrote that it would help the listener accept Trainor's "pastiche and performance" skills,[18] and Chicago Tribune's Matt Pais considered it a showcase of Trainor's "versatility, confidence, vulnerability and smartness".[39]

Chart performance[edit]

"Lips Are Movin" debuted at number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 issued for November 8, 2014.[40] On December 10, 2014, the song moved from number 13 to number eight and became Trainor's second consecutive top-10 entry, selling 110,000 digital downloads and earning 7.8 million streams.[16] It peaked at number four in its eighth week on the chart, receiving 116,000 sales and 8 million streams during the tracking week. This made Trainor the fifth female artist in Billboard Hot 100 chart history to follow her debut number-one single directly with a second top-five.[41][8] The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single 4× Platinum, which denotes four million units based on sales and track-equivalent on-demand streams.[42] On the Canadian Hot 100, "Lips Are Movin" peaked at number seven and was certified 2× Platinum by Music Canada.[43][44]

The song debuted at number 89 on the UK Singles Chart issued for December 21, 2014.[45] Following its digital release as a single in the United Kingdom,[12] it rose from number 50 to its peak of number two on January 25, 2015.[46] The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified "Lips Are Movin" Platinum.[47] In Germany, the song reached number 10 and was certified Gold.[48][49] It peaked at number three in Australia and was certified 4× Platinum.[50][51] In New Zealand, the track peaked at number five and was certified Platinum.[52][53] Elsewhere, "Lips Are Movin" charted within the top 10 of national record charts, at number two in Scotland,[54] Venezuela,[55] number three in Czech Republic,[56] Poland,[57] number four in Slovakia,[58] number five in Ireland,[59] Slovenia,[60] Spain,[61] number six in Austria,[62] and number 10 in the Netherlands,[63] South Africa.[64] The song additionally made the top 30, at number 18 in Hungary,[65] Switzerland,[66] number 22 in Norway,[67] number 23 in Denmark,[68] and number 28 in Sweden.[69] It received a Double Platinum certification in Sweden,[70] Platinum in Mexico,[71] Spain[72] and Gold in Denmark[73] and Italy.[74]Release[edit]

MTV News reported the song "Title" (2014) would be released as Trainor's second single, in September 2014.[20] Kadish went to New York to meet with Reid and voiced his regret about not having "Lips Are Movin" ready in time for the release of Trainor's debut extended play Title that month, and its potential release as the follow-up single. Reid announced during the meeting that he was going with it as the second single and scrapping "Title", and was quoted by Kadish as saying, "I think this song will do better."[7]

On October 14, 2014, "Lips Are Movin" was briefly available to stream on mobile application Shazam, and premiered along with its artwork on MTV News the following day.[13][19][21] Epic Records released the song to contemporary hit radio in the United States on October 21,[22] and for digital download in various countries.[23][24][25] British radio station BBC Radio 1 added it to rotation on December 26, 2014, and the record label sent it to radio stations in Italy on January 16, 2015.[26][27] In the UK, "Lips Are Movin" was made available to those who pre-ordered Title, with its digital release as a single being held back until January 18.[12] Sony Music released a CD single exclusively for sale by United States retailer Best Buy on December 30, 2014, and in Germany on February 13, 2015.[28][29]

Critical reception[edit]

"Lips Are Movin" received widespread comparisons to "All About That Bass" from music critics.[14][30][31] Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times considered it one of Title's dozen versions of the latter, which he found as cheerful but also as annoying.[32] Writing for Clash, Alice Levine remarked that the songs have the same "factory-produced sass" and theme of false feminism and empowerment, but being done a second time decreased its novelty.[33] The Boston Globe's Marc Hirsh derided "Lips Are Movin" for following the formula of "All About That Bass", writing that Trainor is a plunderer and "steals from herself" with the song.[34] Spin's Dan Weiss criticized the lyrics and compared them to the age-old joke about lawyers being liars.[35] Toronto Star's Ben Rayner wrote that it is "whitewashed into a fairly anodyne mush", and declared that its "hip-hop bump and plush bassline" are "pure cosmetic window dressing". He considered them an attempt to make Trainor's "old-timey aesthetic" feel contemporary.[36]

Other reviewers were positive of "Lips Are Movin". Billboard's Carl Wilson complimented the lyrics, saying that they proved Trainor had "more going on than a topical trifle", but concluded that the song was risking "coming off as 'Bass, Part 2".[37] Brian Mansfield of USA Today called "Lips Are Movin" the "better record" of the two.[38] Garibaldi described it as an up-beat and catchy "ladies anthem",[19] and a Billboard critic stated that the "upbeat and sassy" song's similarities with "All About That Bass" would lead to "great things" for it.[37] In a favorable review, Andrew Hampp from the same magazine said that "Lips Are Movin" helped solidify Trainor "as the self-proclaimed queen of her own genre, 'she-wop'".[17] Erlewine declared it the best song on the album and wrote that it would help the listener accept Trainor's "pastiche and performance" skills,[18] and Chicago Tribune's Matt Pais considered it a showcase of Trainor's "versatility, confidence, vulnerability and smartness".[39]

Chart performance[edit]

"Lips Are Movin" debuted at number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 issued for November 8, 2014.[40] On December 10, 2014, the song moved from number 13 to number eight and became Trainor's second consecutive top-10 entry, selling 110,000 digital downloads and earning 7.8 million streams.[16] It peaked at number four in its eighth week on the chart, receiving 116,000 sales and 8 million streams during the tracking week. This made Trainor the fifth female artist in Billboard Hot 100 chart history to follow her debut number-one single directly with a second top-five.[41][8] The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single 4× Platinum, which denotes four million units based on sales and track-equivalent on-demand streams.[42] On the Canadian Hot 100, "Lips Are Movin" peaked at number seven and was certified 2× Platinum by Music Canada.[43][44]

The song debuted at number 89 on the UK Singles Chart issued for December 21, 2014.[45] Following its digital release as a single in the United Kingdom,[12] it rose from number 50 to its peak of number two on January 25, 2015.[46] The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified "Lips Are Movin" Platinum.[47] In Germany, the song reached number 10 and was certified Gold.[48][49] It peaked at number three in Australia and was certified 4× Platinum.[50][51] In New Zealand, the track peaked at number five and was certified Platinum.[52][53] Elsewhere, "Lips Are Movin" charted within the top 10 of national record charts, at number two in Scotland,[54] Venezuela,[55] number three in Czech Republic,[56] Poland,[57] number four in Slovakia,[58] number five in Ireland,[59] Slovenia,[60] Spain,[61] number six in Austria,[62] and number 10 in the Netherlands,[63] South Africa.[64] The song additionally made the top 30, at number 18 in Hungary,[65] Switzerland,[66] number 22 in Norway,[67] number 23 in Denmark,[68] and number 28 in Sweden.[69] It received a Double Platinum certification in Sweden,[70] Platinum in Mexico,[71] Spain[72] and Gold in Denmark[73] and Italy.[74]Release[edit]

MTV News reported the song "Title" (2014) would be released as Trainor's second single, in September 2014.[20] Kadish went to New York to meet with Reid and voiced his regret about not having "Lips Are Movin" ready in time for the release of Trainor's debut extended play Title that month, and its potential release as the follow-up single. Reid announced during the meeting that he was going with it as the second single and scrapping "Title", and was quoted by Kadish as saying, "I think this song will do better."[7]

On October 14, 2014, "Lips Are Movin" was briefly available to stream on mobile application Shazam, and premiered along with its artwork on MTV News the following day.[13][19][21] Epic Records released the song to contemporary hit radio in the United States on October 21,[22] and for digital download in various countries.[23][24][25] British radio station BBC Radio 1 added it to rotation on December 26, 2014, and the record label sent it to radio stations in Italy on January 16, 2015.[26][27] In the UK, "Lips Are Movin" was made available to those who pre-ordered Title, with its digital release as a single being held back until January 18.[12] Sony Music released a CD single exclusively for sale by United States retailer Best Buy on December 30, 2014, and in Germany on February 13, 2015.[28][29]

Critical reception[edit]

"Lips Are Movin" received widespread comparisons to "All About That Bass" from music critics.[14][30][31] Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times considered it one of Title's dozen versions of the latter, which he found as cheerful but also as annoying.[32] Writing for Clash, Alice Levine remarked that the songs have the same "factory-produced sass" and theme of false feminism and empowerment, but being done a second time decreased its novelty.[33] The Boston Globe's Marc Hirsh derided "Lips Are Movin" for following the formula of "All About That Bass", writing that Trainor is a plunderer and "steals from herself" with the song.[34] Spin's Dan Weiss criticized the lyrics and compared them to the age-old joke about lawyers being liars.[35] Toronto Star's Ben Rayner wrote that it is "whitewashed into a fairly anodyne mush", and declared that its "hip-hop bump and plush bassline" are "pure cosmetic window dressing". He considered them an attempt to make Trainor's "old-timey aesthetic" feel contemporary.[36]

Other reviewers were positive of "Lips Are Movin". Billboard's Carl Wilson complimented the lyrics, saying that they proved Trainor had "more going on than a topical trifle", but concluded that the song was risking "coming off as 'Bass, Part 2".[37] Brian Mansfield of USA Today called "Lips Are Movin" the "better record" of the two.[38] Garibaldi described it as an up-beat and catchy "ladies anthem",[19] and a Billboard critic stated that the "upbeat and sassy" song's similarities with "All About That Bass" would lead to "great things" for it.[37] In a favorable review, Andrew Hampp from the same magazine said that "Lips Are Movin" helped solidify Trainor "as the self-proclaimed queen of her own genre, 'she-wop'".[17] Erlewine declared it the best song on the album and wrote that it would help the listener accept Trainor's "pastiche and performance" skills,[18] and Chicago Tribune's Matt Pais considered it a showcase of Trainor's "versatility, confidence, vulnerability and smartness".[39]

Chart performance[edit]

"Lips Are Movin" debuted at number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 issued for November 8, 2014.[40] On December 10, 2014, the song moved from number 13 to number eight and became Trainor's second consecutive top-10 entry, selling 110,000 digital downloads and earning 7.8 million streams.[16] It peaked at number four in its eighth week on the chart, receiving 116,000 sales and 8 million streams during the tracking week. This made Trainor the fifth female artist in Billboard Hot 100 chart history to follow her debut number-one single directly with a second top-five.[41][8] The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single 4× Platinum, which denotes four million units based on sales and track-equivalent on-demand streams.[42] On the Canadian Hot 100, "Lips Are Movin" peaked at number seven and was certified 2× Platinum by Music Canada.[43][44]

The song debuted at number 89 on the UK Singles Chart issued for December 21, 2014.[45] Following its digital release as a single in the United Kingdom,[12] it rose from number 50 to its peak of number two on January 25, 2015.[46] The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified "Lips Are Movin" Platinum.[47] In Germany, the song reached number 10 and was certified Gold.[48][49] It peaked at number three in Australia and was certified 4× Platinum.[50][51] In New Zealand, the track peaked at number five and was certified Platinum.[52][53] Elsewhere, "Lips Are Movin" charted within the top 10 of national record charts, at number two in Scotland,[54] Venezuela,[55] number three in Czech Republic,[56] Poland,[57] number four in Slovakia,[58] number five in Ireland,[59] Slovenia,[60] Spain,[61] number six in Austria,[62] and number 10 in the Netherlands,[63] South Africa.[64] The song additionally made the top 30, at number 18 in Hungary,[65] Switzerland,[66] number 22 in Norway,[67] number 23 in Denmark,[68] and number 28 in Sweden.[69] It received a Double Platinum certification in Sweden,[70] Platinum in Mexico,[71] Spain[72] and Gold in Denmark[73] and Italy.[74]Release[edit]

MTV News reported the song "Title" (2014) would be released as Trainor's second single, in September 2014.[20] Kadish went to New York to meet with Reid and voiced his regret about not having "Lips Are Movin" ready in time for the release of Trainor's debut extended play Title that month, and its potential release as the follow-up single. Reid announced during the meeting that he was going with it as the second single and scrapping "Title", and was quoted by Kadish as saying, "I think this song will do better."[7]

On October 14, 2014, "Lips Are Movin" was briefly available to stream on mobile application Shazam, and premiered along with its artwork on MTV News the following day.[13][19][21] Epic Records released the song to contemporary hit radio in the United States on October 21,[22] and for digital download in various countries.[23][24][25] British radio station BBC Radio 1 added it to rotation on December 26, 2014, and the record label sent it to radio stations in Italy on January 16, 2015.[26][27] In the UK, "Lips Are Movin" was made available to those who pre-ordered Title, with its digital release as a single being held back until January 18.[12] Sony Music released a CD single exclusively for sale by United States retailer Best Buy on December 30, 2014, and in Germany on February 13, 2015.[28][29]

Critical reception[edit]

"Lips Are Movin" received widespread comparisons to "All About That Bass" from music critics.[14][30][31] Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times considered it one of Title's dozen versions of the latter, which he found as cheerful but also as annoying.[32] Writing for Clash, Alice Levine remarked that the songs have the same "factory-produced sass" and theme of false feminism and empowerment, but being done a second time decreased its novelty.[33] The Boston Globe's Marc Hirsh derided "Lips Are Movin" for following the formula of "All About That Bass", writing that Trainor is a plunderer and "steals from herself" with the song.[34] Spin's Dan Weiss criticized the lyrics and compared them to the age-old joke about lawyers being liars.[35] Toronto Star's Ben Rayner wrote that it is "whitewashed into a fairly anodyne mush", and declared that its "hip-hop bump and plush bassline" are "pure cosmetic window dressing". He considered them an attempt to make Trainor's "old-timey aesthetic" feel contemporary.[36]

Other reviewers were positive of "Lips Are Movin". Billboard's Carl Wilson complimented the lyrics, saying that they proved Trainor had "more going on than a topical trifle", but concluded that the song was risking "coming off as 'Bass, Part 2".[37] Brian Mansfield of USA Today called "Lips Are Movin" the "better record" of the two.[38] Garibaldi described it as an up-beat and catchy "ladies anthem",[19] and a Billboard critic stated that the "upbeat and sassy" song's similarities with "All About That Bass" would lead to "great things" for it.[37] In a favorable review, Andrew Hampp from the same magazine said that "Lips Are Movin" helped solidify Trainor "as the self-proclaimed queen of her own genre, 'she-wop'".[17] Erlewine declared it the best song on the album and wrote that it would help the listener accept Trainor's "pastiche and performance" skills,[18] and Chicago Tribune's Matt Pais considered it a showcase of Trainor's "versatility, confidence, vulnerability and smartness".[39]

Chart performance[edit]

"Lips Are Movin" debuted at number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 issued for November 8, 2014.[40] On December 10, 2014, the song moved from number 13 to number eight and became Trainor's second consecutive top-10 entry, selling 110,000 digital downloads and earning 7.8 million streams.[16] It peaked at number four in its eighth week on the chart, receiving 116,000 sales and 8 million streams during the tracking week. This made Trainor the fifth female artist in Billboard Hot 100 chart history to follow her debut number-one single directly with a second top-five.[41][8] The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single 4× Platinum, which denotes four million units based on sales and track-equivalent on-demand streams.[42] On the Canadian Hot 100, "Lips Are Movin" peaked at number seven and was certified 2× Platinum by Music Canada.[43][44]

The song debuted at number 89 on the UK Singles Chart issued for December 21, 2014.[45] Following its digital release as a single in the United Kingdom,[12] it rose from number 50 to its peak of number two on January 25, 2015.[46] The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified "Lips Are Movin" Platinum.[47] In Germany, the song reached number 10 and was certified Gold.[48][49] It peaked at number three in Australia and was certified 4× Platinum.[50][51] In New Zealand, the track peaked at number five and was certified Platinum.[52][53] Elsewhere, "Lips Are Movin" charted within the top 10 of national record charts, at number two in Scotland,[54] Venezuela,[55] number three in Czech Republic,[56] Poland,[57] number four in Slovakia,[58] number five in Ireland,[59] Slovenia,[60] Spain,[61] number six in Austria,[62] and number 10 in the Netherlands,[63] South Africa.[64] The song additionally made the top 30, at number 18 in Hungary,[65] Switzerland,[66] number 22 in Norway,[67] number 23 in Denmark,[68] and number 28 in Sweden.[69] It received a Double Platinum certification in Sweden,[70] Platinum in Mexico,[71] Spain[72] and Gold in Denmark[73] and Italy.[74]Release[edit]

MTV News reported the song "Title" (2014) would be released as Trainor's second single, in September 2014.[20] Kadish went to New York to meet with Reid and voiced his regret about not having "Lips Are Movin" ready in time for the release of Trainor's debut extended play Title that month, and its potential release as the follow-up single. Reid announced during the meeting that he was going with it as the second single and scrapping "Title", and was quoted by Kadish as saying, "I think this song will do better."[7]

On October 14, 2014, "Lips Are Movin" was briefly available to stream on mobile application Shazam, and premiered along with its artwork on MTV News the following day.[13][19][21] Epic Records released the song to contemporary hit radio in the United States on October 21,[22] and for digital download in various countries.[23][24][25] British radio station BBC Radio 1 added it to rotation on December 26, 2014, and the record label sent it to radio stations in Italy on January 16, 2015.[26][27] In the UK, "Lips Are Movin" was made available to those who pre-ordered Title, with its digital release as a single being held back until January 18.[12] Sony Music released a CD single exclusively for sale by United States retailer Best Buy on December 30, 2014, and in Germany on February 13, 2015.[28][29]

Critical reception[edit]

"Lips Are Movin" received widespread comparisons to "All About That Bass" from music critics.[14][30][31] Mikael Wood of the Los Angeles Times considered it one of Title's dozen versions of the latter, which he found as cheerful but also as annoying.[32] Writing for Clash, Alice Levine remarked that the songs have the same "factory-produced sass" and theme of false feminism and empowerment, but being done a second time decreased its novelty.[33] The Boston Globe's Marc Hirsh derided "Lips Are Movin" for following the formula of "All About That Bass", writing that Trainor is a plunderer and "steals from herself" with the song.[34] Spin's Dan Weiss criticized the lyrics and compared them to the age-old joke about lawyers being liars.[35] Toronto Star's Ben Rayner wrote that it is "whitewashed into a fairly anodyne mush", and declared that its "hip-hop bump and plush bassline" are "pure cosmetic window dressing". He considered them an attempt to make Trainor's "old-timey aesthetic" feel contemporary.[36]

Other reviewers were positive of "Lips Are Movin". Billboard's Carl Wilson complimented the lyrics, saying that they proved Trainor had "more going on than a topical trifle", but concluded that the song was risking "coming off as 'Bass, Part 2".[37] Brian Mansfield of USA Today called "Lips Are Movin" the "better record" of the two.[38] Garibaldi described it as an up-beat and catchy "ladies anthem",[19] and a Billboard critic stated that the "upbeat and sassy" song's similarities with "All About That Bass" would lead to "great things" for it.[37] In a favorable review, Andrew Hampp from the same magazine said that "Lips Are Movin" helped solidify Trainor "as the self-proclaimed queen of her own genre, 'she-wop'".[17] Erlewine declared it the best song on the album and wrote that it would help the listener accept Trainor's "pastiche and performance" skills,[18] and Chicago Tribune's Matt Pais considered it a showcase of Trainor's "versatility, confidence, vulnerability and smartness".[39]

Chart performance[edit]

"Lips Are Movin" debuted at number 93 on the US Billboard Hot 100 issued for November 8, 2014.[40] On December 10, 2014, the song moved from number 13 to number eight and became Trainor's second consecutive top-10 entry, selling 110,000 digital downloads and earning 7.8 million streams.[16] It peaked at number four in its eighth week on the chart, receiving 116,000 sales and 8 million streams during the tracking week. This made Trainor the fifth female artist in Billboard Hot 100 chart history to follow her debut number-one single directly with a second top-five.[41][8] The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the single 4× Platinum, which denotes four million units based on sales and track-equivalent on-demand streams.[42] On the Canadian Hot 100, "Lips Are Movin" peaked at number seven and was certified 2× Platinum by Music Canada.[43][44]

The song debuted at number 89 on the UK Singles Chart issued for December 21, 2014.[45] Following its digital release as a single in the United Kingdom,[12] it rose from number 50 to its peak of number two on January 25, 2015.[46] The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) certified "Lips Are Movin" Platinum.[47] In Germany, the song reached number 10 and was certified Gold.[48][49] It peaked at number three in Australia and was certified 4× Platinum.[50][51] In New Zealand, the track peaked at number five and was certified Platinum.[52][53] Elsewhere, "Lips Are Movin" charted within the top 10 of national record charts, at number two in Scotland,[54] Venezuela,[55] number three in Czech Republic,[56] Poland,[57] number four in Slovakia,[58] number five in Ireland,[59] Slovenia,[60] Spain,[61] number six in Austria,[62] and number 10 in the Netherlands,[63] South Africa.[64] The song additionally made the top 30, at number 18 in Hungary,[65] Switzerland,[66] number 22 in Norway,[67] number 23 in Denmark,[68] and number 28 in Sweden.[69] It received a Double Platinum certification in Sweden,[70] Platinum in Mexico,[71] Spain[72] and Gold in Denmark[73] and Italy.[74]