Format digital download | Recorded 2010 Length 3:12 | |
Released November 18, 2011 (2011-11-18) | ||
"Execute Me" is a song by Danish electropop singer Medina. It was released as the sixth single of the album "Welcome to Medina" on November 18, 2011. The song is written by Medina, Jeppe Federspiel, Rasmus Stabell and Lisa Greene and was produced by Providers.
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Background and inspiration
"Execute Me" was written by Medina, Jeppe Federspiel, Rasmus Stabell and Lisa Greene for Medinas debut international album "Welcome to Medina". About the songs inspiration Medina stated "There are moments in a relationshtip, when you ask yourself if the partner is the right one. When you assess that you are not happy with this relationship, you should be brave enough to end it. This step isn't easy, but in the long term you will be better. That's what the song stands for."
Critical reception
Mix1.de gave the song a positive review giving the single 7 out of 8 points. CDstars.de listed the song as a play tip. Katja Scherle from laut.de gave the song a negative review stating that the song was "predictable", "unimaginative" and "sluggish".
Music video
The music video was shot during concerts of the US tour, the "Welcome to Medina Tour" in Germany and on festivals in Denmark. The video premiered on October 31, 2011 on Medinas official myvideo.de channel.
Live performances
Medina performed the song on the "Welcome to Medina Tour" in Germany and on her club tour in the USA. She also performed the song on selected festivals in Denmark. Medina performed the song in an unplugged version on November 8, 2011 at Sat 1 Früstücksfernsehen.
Track listing
- "Execute Me" - 3:36
- "Execute Me" (Get No Sleep Collective Remix) - 5:36
- "Execute Me" (Sola Plexus Remix Edit) - 3:37
- "Execute Me" (Sola Plexus Remix) - 5:06
- "Execute Me"
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