Ain't My Fault

For other uses, see Ain't My Fault (disambiguation).

"Ain't My Fault" is a song by Swedish singer Zara Larsson from her second studio album So Good (2017). It was released on 2 September 2016 through TEN Music Group and Epic Records as the third single from the album.^[2] The song received positive reviews from critics upon its release and peaked at number one in Sweden, the top ten in Norway and Romania, and the top 20 in ten additional countries. It is certified Gold or higher in sixteen countries. The remix version of the song features American rapper Lil Yachty.^[3][4]

"Ain't My Fault"
Single by Zara Larsson
from the album So Good
Released	2 September 2016 (2016-09-02)
Genre	Hip hop pop[1]
Length	3:44
Label	TEN Epic
Songwriter(s)	Uzoechi Emenike Zara Larsson Markus Sepehrmanesh
Producer(s)	MNEK Mike Spencer
Zara Larsson singles chronology
"This One's for You" (2016) "Ain't My Fault" (2016) "I Would Like" (2016)
Music video
"Ain't My Fault" on YouTube

Background

In an interview with Shazam, Larsson said about the first version of the song: "The topic is me talking to a girl about her man, and I basically stole her man, and I'm like, 'It's not my fault that I'm better than you'."^[5][6] The song was written in a few hours with MNEK for fun and never intended as a single, but when the studio loved it, her reaction was, "Whoa whoa whoa I can't sing this." So she changed the lyrics of the song to reflect her values: "I would never be proud of stealing a girl's man and sing about it, it would be very not me."^[7]

Music video

The music video was released on 30 September 2016 via Larsson's official Vevo account. It was directed by Emil Nava and primarily features Larsson performing dance moves with backup dancers.^[8]

Critical reception

Robbie Daw of Idolator stated the song is "a sexy departure from the somber dulcet tones of 'Never Forget You' and the sassy pop swagger of 'Lush Life'" and went on to call it a "Rihanna-esque banger" and a "saucy gem".^[9] Entertainment Weekly's Nolan Feeney called the song "bold" and "club-ready".^[6]

Track listing

• Digital download

1. "Ain't My Fault" – 3:44

• Digital download^[10]

1. "Ain't My Fault" (J Hus & Fred VIP Mix) – 3:31

• Digital download^[11]

1. "Ain't My Fault" (R3hab Remix) – 2:38

• Digital download^[12]

1. "Ain't My Fault" (Remix) (featuring Lil Yachty) – 3:58

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2016–2017) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[13] 17 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[14] 20 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[15] 26 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[16] 44 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[17] 46 Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[18] 41 CIS Airplay (TopHit)[19] 29 Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[20] 20 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[21] 21 Denmark (Tracklisten)[22] 15 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[23] 13 France (SNEP)[24] 110 France Airplay (SNEP)[25] 31 Germany (GfK)[26] 16 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[27] 32 Ireland (IRMA)[28] 17 Italy (FIMI)[29] 50 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[30] 18 Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[31] 42 Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[32] 10 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[33] 21 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[34] 28 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[35] 19 Norway (VG-lista)[36] 8 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[37] 54 Portugal (AFP)[38] 28 Romania (Media Forest)[39] 8 Scotland (OCC)[40] 12 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[41] 50 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[42] 19 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[43] 58 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[44] 1 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[45] 43 UK Singles (OCC)[46] 13 US Billboard Hot 100[47] 76 US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[48] 26

Year-end charts Chart (2016) Position Australia (ARIA)[49] 95 Germany (Official German Charts)[50] 89 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[51] 62

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[52]	2× Platinum	140,000‡
Belgium (BEA)[53]	Gold	10,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[54]	2× Platinum	120,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[55]	2× Platinum	160,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[56]	Platinum	90,000‡
France (SNEP)[57]	Gold	66,666‡
Germany (BVMI)[58]	Gold	200,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[59]	Platinum	50,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[60]	Gold	30,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[61]	Platinum	30,000‡
Norway (IFPI Norway)[62]	2× Platinum	80,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[63]	Platinum	20,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[64]	Gold	30,000‡
Sweden (GLF)[65]	3× Platinum	120,000‡
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[66]	Gold	10,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[67]	Platinum	600,000‡
United States (RIAA)[68]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	2 September 2016	Digital download	TEN Epic Sony	[69]
United States	20 September 2016	Top 40 radio	Epic	[70]

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