Not Strong Enough (Boygenius song)
2023 single by Boygenius / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Not Strong Enough" is a song by the American supergroup Boygenius. It was released through Interscope Records on March 1, 2023, as the second single from the band's debut studio album The Record, where it appears as the sixth track. Written by all three members of Boygenius—Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus—"Not Strong Enough" is an indie rock and folk rock song about mental illness and resultant relationship dysfunction.
"Not Strong Enough" | ||||
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Single by Boygenius | ||||
from the album The Record | ||||
Released | March 1, 2023 (2023-03-01) | |||
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Length | 3:54 | |||
Label | Interscope | |||
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"Not Strong Enough" on YouTube | ||||
Commercially, the song spent seven weeks at number one on Billboard's Adult Alternative Airplay chart, where it was ranked as the biggest hit of 2023; it was moderately successful on several other rock-oriented charts in the United States, while also having a minor chart presence in Ireland and Japan. The song was acclaimed by music critics, many of whom lauded the lyrics and the band's synergy. It appeared on multiple year-end lists and was named the best song of the year by Spin, the Los Angeles Times, and Uproxx. The song's music video chronicles the band spending a day together in various locations around Los Angeles County; it received praise for its candid depiction of the three musicians' friendship, and for what was perceived by critics as an uplifting aura that contrasted with the relatively dark subject matter of the lyrics.
At the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, "Not Strong Enough" received nominations for Record of the Year, Best Rock Song, and Best Rock Performance, winning the latter two.