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Song
B-side"Me & My Girls"

Background

"Miss Movin' On" came about during a writing session between Jason Evigan, Lindy Robbins and Julia Michaels. Evigan began playing chord progressions and asked Robbins and Michaels if they said "miss movin' on"; Robbins and Michaels then developed the lyrics and concept of the song from what Evigan misheard them saying.[1] Evigan recalls: "And then I just feel like it was a dream. It was a haze. It just happened magically."[1] The song was then produced by The Suspex, a production duo consisting of Evigan and Mitch Allan, with additional vocal production by Dan Book.[1][2]

The demo was later played to Epic Records chairman L.A. Reid who endorsed for it to be recorded by the group Fifth Harmony as their debut single. Evigan was initially not keen on the song being recorded by a girl group because of his personal taste, but when he met Fifth Harmony for the recording session he was impressed with their energy and musical ability.[1] The group recorded "Miss Movin' On" at two separate studios, The Guest House Studios and Arundel Studios, and developed their own harmonies for the song.[1][2] Fifth Harmony member Ally Brooke recalled: "We were in a recording room. And we were just like, 'Wow, that's a hit.' And we loved the whole message of it, the whole empowerment type of message. It immediately struck us, and then we recorded it, and it was kind of a no-brainer for it to be the single."[3]

Composition

"Miss Movin' On" is a power pop song,[4] written in time signature of 4
4 and in the key of G major with moderate pop tempo of 150 beats per minute. It follows a basic chord progression of G–D–Em–C, while Fifth Harmony's vocals span from the note A3 to E5.[5] The production has a glossy beat and a minor scale arrangement.[6] Each group member takes turns singing the song's verses, while in the booming chorus they harmonize together chanting: "My innocence is wearing thin/ But my heart is growing strong/ So call me, call me, call me/ Miss Movin' On."[6]

Although a breakup song with a theme of empowerment, its message is universal and also addresses overcoming general life challenges.[7] It includes a reference to Independence Day.[8] According to Scott Tady of The Beaver County Times, the lyrics are "upbeat, clean-cut and non-competitive" and cultivate an image that the group are "truly are down-to-earth, girl-next-door types".[9]

Release

The group shared an accompanying lyric video on June 18, 2013. The lyric video features Fifth Harmony holding up scrawled words from the song while framed in a quick-edit application similar to Vine.[10] Limited edition CD singles of "Miss Movin' On" were made available from the group's official website where purchasers would receive a wristbands to gain access to their 2013 #HarmonizeAmerica Tour. The CD also featured the B-side, "Me & My Girls".[11]

Reception

Critical response

Maura Johnston writing in The Boston Globe called the song spunky and triumphant.[12] Maria Sherman of The Village Voice said it "might be the most underrated pop song of [2013]".[13] Christina Lee from Idolator found the track "explosive", likening its chorus build-up to that of Kelly Clarkson's 2004 single "Since U Been Gone" and Taylor Swift's 2012 single "I Knew You Were Trouble", and complimenting the "cavernous beats" and the group's "subtle and unexpected" sharing of vocal duties.[14] Chris DeVille from Stereogum described "Miss Movin' On" as triumphant and "a breakup anthem worthy of early Kelly Clarkson — 'Since U Been Gone' with bonus girl-power camaraderie".[15] Jenna Hally Rubenstein from MTV News praised the song's "bright, shiny, polished pop beat", and compared its booming chorus to Clarkson's 2011 single "Mr. Know It All" and its minor tones to songs by Pink.[6] David Greenwald of Consequence of Sound deemed the track "athletic, unapologetic pop".[16] Writing for Billboard magazine, Greenwald said it "fulfills the group's promise of 'fun pop'".[10]

Meaghan Garvey from Pitchfork Media viewed the track as a "lighters-in-the-air breakup banger".[17] Scott Taylor of the Music Times regarded it as "definitely catchy".[18] In spite of finding "Miss Movin' On" generic and cliché, Adam Markovitz of Entertainment Weekly gave the song a B rating and considered it "a pop confection that's [...] pretty much impossible not to scarf down", highlighting its "sassy lyrics, soft-loud dynamics [and] stadium-size beat".[19] In a negative review, Serene Dominic of The Arizona Republic dismissed it as one of "the worst Kelly Clarkson castoffs you could imagine".[20] About.com placed "Miss Movin' On" at number 95 on its list of Top 100 Pop Songs of 2013, praising the track's "potent soulful power ballad influenced chorus".[21] "Miss Movin' On" was nominated for Choice Break-Up Song at the 2014 Teen Choice Awards, but lost to One Direction's "Story of My Life".[22]

Chart performance

"Miss Movin' On" debuted at number 85 on the US Billboard Hot 100 dated August 3, 2013, selling 37,000 digital copies and registering 489,000 streams in its first week.[23] It was the first track from an alumni of The X Factor (US) to break the Hot 100.[24] The song went on to peak at number 76 and spend a total of 11 weeks on the chart.[25] It also entered at number 40 on the US Mainstream Top 40 chart issued for September 7, 2013, and peaked at number 26 in its eighth week.[26][27] On June 16, 2014, "Miss Movin' On" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over 500,000 units.[28] Elsewhere, the song debuted at number 37 on the New Zealand Singles Chart dated July 22, 2013, and peaked at number 27 the following week.[29]

Music video

The music video was released on July 15, 2013.[30]

In the music video, Fifth Harmony go to an amusement park to celebrate their break-ups with their boyfriends.[31] In the opening lines of the song, Cabello brushes off an imaginary inconvenience from her shoulder on the line "shake it off like an Etch-a-Sketch".[32] Upon arriving at the amusement park, the group ceremoniously destroy evidence of their past relationships. This includes Cabello ripping a photo of her with her ex-boyfriend in slow-motion, Lauren Jauregui texting her ex-boyfriend "We're done".[30] The group then go on a Ferris wheel together, flirt with a worker at a popcorn concession stand and play bumper cars.[30][31] Jauregui later meets a new guy and goes on a Ferris wheel with him alone.[31] All four members are seen saluting during the song's reference to Independence Day.[8] The video ends in fireworks as the group leave with large teddy bears.[31][32]

Ed Masley of The Arizona Republic wrote that the video was "the sort of cute upon which their career almost certainly will be based on", noting thats its location allowed "ample opportunities for being bubbly and vivacious".[32] Jason Lipshutz of Billboard magazine viewed it as a "highly enjoyable option for flipping the deuces to the past".[30]

Live performances

The group performed the song on Big Morning Buzz Live on February 19, 2015.[33]

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from the liner notes of Better Together.[2]

Charts

Chart (2013) Peak
position
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[29] 27
US Billboard Hot 100[34] 76
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[35] 27

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[28] Gold 500,000‡
Venezuela (APFV)[36] Gold 5,000^ 

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Vena, Jocelyn (July 9, 2013). "Fifth Harmony Have 'Crazy Cosmic Energy' In The Studio". MTV News. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  2. ^ a b c Better Together (Media notes). Fifth Harmony. Syco Music, Epic Records. 2013. p. 3. 88883782062.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  3. ^ Masley, Ed (October 19, 2014). "10/19: Interview- Fifth Harmony member talks 'Reflection'". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  4. ^ "Fifth Harmony And PS22 Chorus Duet Is Just Too Sweet". The Huffington Post. March 12, 2014. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  5. ^ "Fifth Harmony 'Miss Movin' On' Sheet Music in G Major". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c Rubenstein, Jenna Hally (June 17, 2013). "New Song: Fifth Harmony, 'Miss Movin' On'". MTV News. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  7. ^ Benjamin, Jeff (August 14, 2013). "Fifth Harmony Talk Anthemic Debut Single 'Miss Movin' On' - Exclusive Interview". Fuse. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  8. ^ a b Walker, John (November 17, 2014). "Artist To Watch: 25 Things We Love About Fifth Harmony". MTV News. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  9. ^ Tady, Scott (August 1, 2013). "Fifth Harmony pleases young fans at Robinson mall". The Beaver County Times. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  10. ^ a b Greenwald, David (June 18, 2013). "Fifth Harmony Bows 'Miss Movin' On' Lyric Video: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  11. ^ "Fifth Harmony Makes Stop at Orland Square Mall as part of #HarmonizeAmerica Tour". Chicago Tribune. July 29, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  12. ^ Johnston, Maura (March 26, 2016). "Fifth Harmony shares affirmative energy at the Wilbur". The Boston Globe. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  13. ^ Sherman, Maria (September 17, 2014). "Fifth Harmony+Meghan Trainor". The Village Voice. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  14. ^ Lee, Christina (June 16, 2013). "Fifth Harmony's 'Miss Movin' On': Hear Their Explosive Debut Single". Idolator. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  15. ^ DeVille, Chris (February 12, 2015). "The Week In Pop: Fifth Harmony's Reflection Is The First Great Pop Album Of 2015". Stereogum. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  16. ^ Cosores, Philip (December 26, 2013). "Aux.Out. Writers' Poll (aka Philzz Jop)". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  17. ^ Garvey, Meaghan (February 11, 2015). "Fifth Harmony: Reflection". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  18. ^ Taylor, Scott (June 16, 2013). "Fifth Harmony's New Song 2013: 'Miss Movin' On'". Music Times. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  19. ^ Markovitz, Adam (June 28, 2013). "Singles: June 28, 2013". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  20. ^ Dominic, Serene (August 9, 2015). "Fifth Harmony prove they're worth it to Phoenix teens". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  21. ^ Lamb, Bill (December 15, 2014). "Top 100 Pop Songs Of 2013". About.com. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  22. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (August 10, 2014). "Teen Choice Awards: The Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2016.
  23. ^ Trust, Gary (July 26, 2013). "Chart Moves: Finatticz Fly; Danielle Bradbery Bows; Panic! At The Disco Lead Host Of Rock Debuts". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  24. ^ Payne, Chris (September 25, 2013). "21. Fifth Harmony: 21 Under 21 (2013)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  25. ^ "Music: Top 100 Songs". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2016. (subscription required)
  26. ^ Trust, Gary (August 26, 2013). "Chart Highlights: Robin Thicke Links Year's Longest Pop Songs Reign With 'Blurred Lines'". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  27. ^ "Pop Music: Top Pop Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2016. (subscription required)
  28. ^ a b "Gold & Platinum". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  29. ^ a b "Fifth Harmony – Miss Movin' On". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  30. ^ a b c d Lipshutz, Jason (July 15, 2013). "Fifth Harmony's 'Miss Movin' On' Video: Watch The Girls Rock An Amusement Park". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  31. ^ a b c d Walker, John (July 16, 2013). "New Video: Fifth Harmony, 'Miss Movin' On'". MTV News. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  32. ^ a b c Masley, Ed (July 18, 2013). "13 new music videos: Britney Spears, Demi Lovato". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  33. ^ "Fifth Harmony Miss Movin' On (Big Morning Buzz Live)". MTV. February 19, 2015. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  34. ^ "Fifth Harmony Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  35. ^ "Fifth Harmony Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
  36. ^ "Certificaciones De Venezuela Del 2013" (PDF) (in Spanish). APFV. November 30, 2013. Retrieved March 27, 2016.
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