Gravity (Embrace song)
| "Gravity" | ||||
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| Single by Embrace | ||||
| from the album Out of Nothing | ||||
| B-side | "Wasted" | |||
| Released | 30 August 2004[1] | |||
| Studio | Olympic (London) | |||
| Genre | Indie rock | |||
| Length | 4:40 | |||
| Label | Independiente | |||
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"Gravity" is a song by English rock band Embrace, released as the lead single from their fourth studio album, Out of Nothing (2004). Written by Coldplay, the song was first performed live by Coldplay in 2002. Ultimately, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin gave the song to Embrace, although Coldplay released their own version in 2005 as a B-side to their single "Talk".[2]
"Gravity" was released in the United Kingdom on 30 August 2004. It subsequently peaked at number seven on the UK Singles Chart and earned a silver sales certification from the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in October 2019. Radio X ranked it among the best indie songs of 2004.[3] The B-side, "Wasted", was originally conceived during the Drawn from Memory (2000) sessions.
Track listings
UK CD1[4]
- "Gravity" – 4:39
- "The Shot's Still Ringing" – 3:39
- "Waterfall" – 5:04
- "Gravity" (video)
UK CD2[5]
- "Gravity" – 4:39
- "Too Many Times" – 3:59
UK limited-edition 7-inch red vinyl single[6]
- A. "Gravity" – 4:39
- B. "Wasted" – 4:24
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[10] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ "Reviews: Singles". Music Week. 21 August 2004. p. 21.
- ^ Coldplay (2005). Talk (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Parlophone. R 6679, 00946 346924 7 2.
- ^ "The 25 Best Indie Songs of 2004". Radio X. 9 May 2024. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Embrace (2004). Gravity (UK CD1 liner notes). Independiente. ISOM87MS.
- ^ Embrace (2004). Gravity (UK CD2 liner notes). Independiente. ISOM87SMS.
- ^ Embrace (2005). Gravity (UK 7-inch single sleeve). Independiente. ISOM87S.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 11/9/2004 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart on 11/9/2004 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ "The Official UK Singles Chart 2004" (PDF). UKChartsPlus. Retrieved 18 May 2018.
- ^ "British single certifications – Embrace – Gravity". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 25 February 2026. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Gravity Embrace in the "Search:" field.