Burning (Tems song)
| "Burning" | ||||
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| Single by Tems | ||||
| from the album Born in the Wild | ||||
| Released | 7 June 2024 | |||
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| Length | 2:58 | |||
| Label | RCA Since '93 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Tems | |||
| Tems singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Burning" on YouTube | ||||
"Burning" is a song by Nigerian singer Tems, released on 7 June 2024, via RCA Records.[1][2] The song was written and produced by Tems alongside frequent collaborator GuiltyBeatz, it serves as the third single from her debut studio album, Born in the Wild (2024).[3][4] "Burning" received a nomination at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards for Best R&B Song.[5][6]
Composition
[edit]Burning is a mid-tempo R&B and neo soul record.[7][8] Lyrically, it sees Tems singing about her feelings and emotion when she first gained fame and recognition.[7] In the song, she also further recounts on her experiences about being taken of and deceitful people in the music industry.[3][7]
Speaking in an interview with Apple Music 1, Tems highlighted that "Burning" is about the feelings I felt when I first started getting popular as Tems. I didn't really understand what was happening, and everything was happening so fast.".[9] Tems further explained that "We all have the things that we struggle with, our triggers. And 'Burning' is really about understanding that I have my triggers too, and now I know that I'm not alone."[9]
Music video
[edit]Tems released the official music video on 5 August 2024. Originally scheduled for an earlier release date, it was pushed back due to a End Bad Governance protest in Nigeria.[10][11] Directed by Tems, the visuals sees her walking across the streets of New York, taking a train ride at Canal Street station. Moreover, it contains footage of Tems performing during her Born in the Wild Tour in Paris. The video ends with Tems watching clips of herself ranging from music videos to red carpet appearances on New York's Times Square digital billboards highlighting her musical journey so far.[10][12]
Live performance
[edit]Tems performed the song for the first time on her ongoing Born in the Wild Tour and on the American late-night talk show The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in September 2024, her debut appearance on the series.[1]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Nigeria (TurnTable Top 100)[13] | 72 |
| UK Afrobeats (OCC)[14] | 3 |
| US Hot R&B Songs (Billboard)[15] | 15 |
| US Adult R&B Songs (Billboard)[16] | 11 |
| US R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay (Billboard)[17] | 39 |
| US World Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[18] | 9 |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Paul, Larisha (11 September 2024). "Tems Heats Up 'Late Show' With 'Burning' Live Performance". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Check out the Intimate and Dazzling Visuals for Tems' "Burning"". okayafricasite. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ a b BellaNaija.com (5 August 2024). "Tems Reflects on Fame & Experiences in "Burning" Music Video". BellaNaija. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Francombe, Amy (7 June 2024). "Tems: 'Prison was a once in a lifetime experience that I feel honoured to have had'". The Standard. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Blistein, Jon (8 November 2024). "Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar Lead 2025 Grammy Nominees". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ "Grammy awards 2025: list of nominees | Grammys | The Guardian". amp.theguardian.com. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Okechukwu, Nmesoma (10 June 2024). "Tems – Burning". EUPHORIA. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Check out the Intimate and Dazzling Visuals for Tems' "Burning" - Okayplayer". www.okayafrica.com. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Tems on Born in the Wild on Apple Music". Apple Music - Web Player. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ a b Adebiyi, Adeayo (6 August 2024). "Tems releases music video for her single 'Burning'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "TEMS RELEASES NEW SELF-DIRECTED VISUAL FOR "BURNING"". RCA Records. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; Murray, Robin (6 August 2024). "Tems Hits The Streets Of New York For 'Burning' | Videos". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "TurnTable Nigeria Top 100: June 7, 2024 – June 14, 2024". TurnTable. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "Official Afrobeats Chart Top 20". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 3 December 2024.
- ^ "Tems Chart History (Hot R&B Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Tems Chart History (Adult R&B Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Tems Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
- ^ "Tems Chart History (World Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved 4 November 2024.