Confidence (Ocean Alley song)

"Confidence" is a song recorded by Australian rock group Ocean Alley. It was released on 6 February 2018 as the third single from the group's second studio album, Chiaroscuro (2018). The single was certified platinum in Australia in 2019.

"Confidence"
Single by Ocean Alley
from the album Chiaroscuro
Released	6 February 2018 (2018-02-06)[1]
Length	4:13
Label	Ocean Alley
Songwriter(s)	Baden Donegal Angus Goodwin Nic Blom Lach Galbraith Mitch Galbraith Tom O'Brien[2]
Ocean Alley singles chronology
"The Comedown" (2017) "Confidence" (2018) "Knees" (2018)
Music video
"Confidence" on YouTube

Upon release of the album, Ocean Alley rhythm guitarist Mitch Galbraith said of "Confidence": "We knew we were on to something when we were writing that one, it was different to a lot of our stuff we’d done up to that point. It felt cool for us."^[3]

The song was voted number 1 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2018.^[4]

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, the song was nominated for Song of the Year.^[5] It was also nominated for Rock of the Year at the APRA Music Awards of 2019.^[6]

The song gained a resurgence in popularity in December 2023 after becoming popular on TikTok, re-entering the ARIA Singles Chart as well as debuting on American and British charts for the first time. It debuted at #37 on the TikTok Billboard Top 50 on the chart dated 30 December 2023.

Reception

Esther Triffitt of Amnplify wrote: "'Confidence' oozes an addictive groove, driven by a dragging wah-wah pedal, accompanied by a video packed with the nerves of first-time rollerskating, and the dreaded falls." She added: "With catchy lyrics and a recognisable chorus, 'Confidence' is likely to become a crowd favourite".^[7]

Emma Salisbury from The Music said "'Confidence' presents a whomping bass line that intertwines the track's tight marriage of hoarse electric guitar and straight drums, through a laid-back, funky groove. Vocals drenched in harmony echo through a gradual build of synths into perfectly placed hypnotic motifs creating an elaborate, electric soundscape."^[8]

Music video

The song's music video was directed and produced by Tyler Bell and released on 5 February 2018.^[9]

Charts

Weekly charts

2019 weekly chart performance for "Confidence"

Chart (2019)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[10]	9

2023–2024 weekly chart performance for "Confidence"

Chart (2023–2024)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[11]	16
Ireland (IRMA)[12]	29
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[13]	3
UK Indie (OCC)[14]	6
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[15]	26

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Confidence"

Chart (2019)	Position
Australia (ARIA)[16]	64

Certifications

Certifications for "Confidence"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[17]	6× Platinum	420,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[18]	4× Platinum	120,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[19]	Silver	200,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for "Confidence"

Region	Date	Format	Label
Australia	6 February 2018[1]	Digital download streaming	Ocean Alley

References

1. "Confidence – Single". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
2. "ASCAP Repertory entry for this song". ASCAP. Retrieved 14 May 2021.
3. "Ocean Alley have become more confident with the making of Chiaroscuro". The Herald. 17 March 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
4. "Hottest 100 2018". Triple J. Retrieved 27 January 2019.
5. "ARIA Awards: 2019 ARIA Awards Nominated Artists Revealed". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). 10 October 2019. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
6. "2019 APRA Awards nominees announced". Noise11. 27 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
7. "OCEAN ALLEY 'Confidence' (Single Review) Reviewer: Esther Triffitt". Amnplify. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
8. "Ocean Alley / Chiaroscuro". The Music. March 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
9. "Ocean Alley – Confidence (Official Video)". 5 February 2018. Retrieved 19 January 2019 – via YouTube.
10. "Ocean Alley – Confidence". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
11. "Ocean Alley – Confidence". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
12. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
13. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
14. "Official Independent Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
15. "Ocean Alley Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
16. "ARIA End of Year Singles Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 10 January 2020.
17. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
18. "New Zealand single certifications – Ocean Alley – Confidence". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
19. "British single certifications – Ocean Alley – Confidence". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 10 August 2024.