Crush (Zara Larsson song)

"Crush"
Single by Zara Larsson
from the album Midnight Sun
Released15 August 2025 (2025-08-15)
StudioJust for the Record
GenrePop
Length2:58
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • Zhone
  • Margo XS
Zara Larsson singles chronology
"Midnight Sun"
(2025) 		"Crush"
(2025) 		"Stateside + Zara Larsson"
(2025)
Music video
"Crush" on YouTube

"Crush" is a song by Swedish singer and songwriter Zara Larsson from her fifth studio album Midnight Sun (2025). It was released as the album's third single on 15 August 2025, through Sommer House and Epic Records. The song was produced by Zhone and Margo XS; the latter wrote it along with Larsson, Helena Gao and Uzoechi Emenike. A pop track, "Crush" was sent to US radio station after four days of its official release.

Background and recording

Larsson released the single "Crush" as the latest preview of her then upcoming fifth studio album, Midnight Sun.[1] Recorded at Just for the Record,[2] the track was written with Helena Gao and produced by Margo XS alongside Larsson's longtime collaborator MNEK.[1] "Crush" follows the album's title track, "Midnight Sun", which came with a Charlotte Rutherford-directed Y2K-inspired video.[3]

Released as Larsson continued her North American run with Tate McRae, the single also preceded her upcoming European headline tour and further Australasian dates with OneRepublic.[3][4][5]

Composition

Lyrically, "Crush" explores the conflict of developing feelings for someone new while already being in a stable relationship.[1] In the percussive pop track, Larsson sings about experiencing a new infatuation that she describes as a "fantasy" interfering with her existing relationship. The lyrics reflect the tension between excitement and the recognition that it could disrupt what she already has, while also acknowledging the emotional impact of the situation.[6] According to Contactmusic.com, the song starts with subdued instrumentation and a "shuffling" beat before developing into a more insistent rhythmic drive, while the lyrics address the singer's conflict between temptation and loyalty.[7]

Commercial performance

"Crush" peaked at number 32 in Sweden[8] and number 56 in Norway,[9] while also reaching number 34 on the New Zealand Hot Singles chart.[10] In the United States, the song topped the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart,[11] reaching number 11 on the Hot Dance/Pop Songs[12] and number 17 on the Pop Airplay.[13]

Personnel

Credits were adapted from Tidal.[14]

  • Zara Larsson – lead vocal, songwriter, associated performer, background vocal
  • Zhone – producer, drums, keyboards, programmer
  • Helena Gao – songwriter
  • Kevin Hickey – songwriter
  • Margo Wildman – songwriter, producer
  • Uzoechi Osisioma Emenike – songwriter
  • Kaelen Russel – engineer
  • Randy Merrill – mastering engineer
  • Tom Norris – mixing engineer
  • Troy Taylor – vocal producer

Charts

Release history

List of release dates and formats
Region Date Format(s) Label(s) Ref.
Various 15 August 2025
[26]
United States 19 August 2025 Contemporary hit radio Epic [27]

References

  1. ^ a b c Kelly, Tyler Damarah (25 August 2025). "Zara Larsson Presents New Midnight Sun Release, "Crush"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 17 August 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  2. ^ Anon. (26 September 2025). Midnight Sun (CD booklet). Zara Larsson. United States: Epic Records / Sommer House. 19802933212.
  3. ^ a b Taylor, Sam (25 August 2025). "Zara Larsson Has Dropped Her New Single 'Crush', From Upcoming Album Midnight Sun". Dork. The Bunker Publishing Ltd. OCLC 1065354071. Archived from the original on 17 August 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2025.
  4. ^ Stickler, Jon (15 August 2025). "Zara Larsson Teases 'Midnight Sun' With New Single Crush". Stereoboard. United Kingdom: Eyedigit Limited. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  5. ^ "Zara Larsson Previews 'Midnight Sun' with 'Crush'". DIY. 15 August 2025. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  6. ^ Tate, Sarah (15 August 2025). "Zara Larsson Details How New 'Crush' May 'Ruin' Her Life". iHeartRadio. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  7. ^ Baker, Lizzie (15 August 2025). "Zara Larsson Gets Pulses Racing on Sexy Anthem Crush". Contactmusic.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  8. ^ a b "Veckolista Singlar, Vecka 34, 2025". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
  9. ^ a b "Singel 2025 Uke 34". IFPI Norge. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  11. ^ a b "Zara Larsson Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
  12. ^ a b "Zara Larsson Chart History (Hot Dance/Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 8 January 2026.
  13. ^ a b "Zara Larsson Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 15 November 2025.
  14. ^ "Crush". Tidal. 2025. Credits. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
  15. ^ "Top 20 Centroamérica Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  16. ^ "Top Radio Hits Estonia Weekly Chart". TopHit. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  17. ^ "Top Radio Hits Latvia Weekly Chart: Sep 25, 2025". TopHit. 26 September 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2025.
  18. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Weekly Chart: Sep 4, 2025". TopHit. 5 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
  19. ^ "Top 20 Nicaragua música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 28 January 2026.
  20. ^ "Top 20 Venezuela Anglo música". Monitor Latino. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
  21. ^ "Top Radio Hits Estonia Monthly Chart: September 2025". TopHit. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
  22. ^ "Top Radio Hits Latvia Monthly Chart: October 2025". TopHit. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 16 November 2025.
  23. ^ "Top Radio Hits Lithuania Monthly Chart: September 2025". TopHit. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 8 October 2025.
  24. ^ "Top Radio Hits Estonia Annual Chart: 2025". TopHit. 24 December 2025. Retrieved 30 December 2025.
  25. ^ "Top Radio Hits Latvia Annual Chart: 2025". TopHit. 24 December 2025. Retrieved 3 January 2026.
  26. ^ "Crush - Single". Spotify. 15 August 2025. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  27. ^ "A Recap of Radio Add Recaps". Hits. 19 August 2025. Archived from the original on 28 August 2025. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
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