Language (Porter Robinson song)

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"Language"
LanguagePorterRobinson.jpg
Single by Porter Robinson
Released
  • April 10, 2012 (US)
  • August 12, 2012 (UK)
Recorded2011
Genre
Length6:08
3:19 (UK radio edit)
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Heather Bright
  • Porter Robinson
Producer(s)Porter Robinson
Porter Robinson singles chronology
"The Wildcat"
(2011) 		"Language"
(2012) 		"Easy"
(2013)
Heather Bright singles chronology
"Don't Blame the Party (Mode)"
(2012) 		"Language"
(2012) 		"We Are the Sun"
(2012)

"Language" is a song by American electronic music producer and DJ Porter Robinson. The song was uploaded on YouTube by Porter Robinson on March 30, 2012. The song was released in the United States on Big Beat Records as a digital download on April 10, 2012. The song was later released in the United Kingdom in an EP package from Ministry of Sound on August 12, 2012. It debuted at number nine on the UK Singles Chart. The song features uncredited vocals from Heather Bright.[4] The song received remixes from producers Kayzo together with Gammer, and from Jauz.[5][6][7][8][9]

Music video[]

A music video to accompany the release of "Language" was first released on YouTube on August 1, 2012, with a total length of three minutes and thirty-three seconds.[10] The music video portrays a young woman (Susannah Hart Jones)[citation needed] running away from wolf-like creatures and befriending a giant-like creature. As of July 2017, the video has over 10.2 million views.

In popular media[]

  • "Language" was included as part of the soundtrack to the game Forza Horizon, and is heard in the main menu of the game.

Track listing[]

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Language" (UK Edit)3:19
2."Language" (Extended Mix)6:08
3."Language" (Instrumental)6:07
4."Language" (Instrumental Edit)3:42

Chart performance[]

Chart (2012) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[11][12] 53
Ireland (IRMA)[13] 63
Scotland (OCC)[14] 4
UK Dance (OCC)[15] 3
UK Indie (OCC)[16] 1
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 9
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[18] 7
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[19] 33

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[20] Gold 35,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[21] Silver 200,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history[]

Region Date Format Label
United States April 10, 2012[22][23] Digital download Big Beat
United Kingdom August 12, 2012[24] Ministry of Sound
Australia September 21, 2012[25] Ministry of Sound

References[]

  1. ^ Sachs, Elliot (2012-08-01). "Porter Robinson – 'Language' (Official Video)". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 2017-09-17. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  2. ^ Dancing Astronaut Staff (2020-01-06). "Dancing Astronaut's Top 100 Songs of the Decade". Dancing Astronaut. Archived from the original on 2020-01-07. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  3. ^ Jones, Connor. "Jauz Takes On Porter Robinson's 'Language' With DnB Remix". We Got This Covered. Archived from the original on 2016-11-22. Retrieved 2018-11-05.
  4. ^ Language feat. Bright Lights - Porter Robinson by Bright Lights on SoundCloud
  5. ^ "Kayzo & Gammer Share Absolutely Beautiful Hardcore Remix of Porter Robinson's "Language" - NEST HQ". NEST HQ. 2016-09-14. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  6. ^ Genosa, Wendel (2016-09-15). "Kayzo & Gammer's remix of Porter Robinson's "Language" is quite the trip - EARMILK". EARMILK. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  7. ^ Piedl, Alana (2016-09-15). "Porter Robinson - Language (Kayzo & Gammer Remix) - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. Archived from the original on 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  8. ^ Robinson, Rain (2016-09-07). "Listen To Sick New Remixes Of Porter Robinson's "Language" From Jauz & More". Your EDM. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  9. ^ Kusnierek, Timmy (2016-09-14). "Porter Robinson's Biggest Hit Just Got An INSANE New Remix You Have To Hear". Your EDM. Retrieved 2017-05-31.
  10. ^ Porter Robinson - Language (Official Video) (Ministry of Sound TV). YouTube
  11. ^ ARIA Music News. "Chartifacts - Wednesday, 19th December 2012".
  12. ^ ARIA Music News. "Chartifacts - Tuesday 19th August 2014". Archived from the original on 2015-06-10.
  13. ^ "Top 100 Singles - Week ending 30th August 2012". Irish Recorded Music Association. Archived from the original on 31 August 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2012.
  14. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  15. ^ "Official Dance Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company.
  16. ^ "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company.
  17. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  18. ^ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard.
  19. ^ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard.
  20. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2013 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  21. ^ "British single certifications – Porter Robinson – Language". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  22. ^ Language on Beatport
  23. ^ Language - Single by Porter Robinson on iTunes (US)
  24. ^ Language (Remixes) - EP by Porter Robinson on iTunes (UK)
  25. ^ Language (Remixes) - EP by Porter Robinson on iTunes (AU)
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