Futon Couch (song)

Summary

"Futon Couch" is a song performed by Australian singer-songwriter Missy Higgins, released in February 2018 as the lead single from her fifth studio album, Solastalgia.

"Futon Couch"
Single by Missy Higgins
from the album Solastalgia
Released8 February 2018[1]
Genrepop
Length3:25
LabelEleven
Songwriter(s)Missy Higgins, Pip Norman
Missy Higgins singles chronology
"Torchlight"
(2017)
"Futon Couch"
(2018)
"Cemetery"
(2018)

Upon release, Higgins said: "This is the happiest song on the record. It is the story of me meeting my husband in Broome. He was my good friend’s house mate and one day he walked into the living room, wearing nothing but a towel, where I was waiting for my friend. I sat on the futon couch making small-talk with him while he did the dishes and I thought: 'where did THIS guy come from and why is he so lovely and how can I surreptitiously arrange to hang out with him more?' After that day, I popped round for tea at my friend’s house way more often. We fell in love. We sang 'I Was Made for Lovin' You' together at our friend's wedding the following week and a few years later, I walked down the aisle towards him. This single tracks the beginning of our relationship and follows it into an unknown future."[2][3][4][5]

The song peaked at number 100 on the ARIA Singles Chart.

Video edit

The video for "Futon Couch" was directed by Josh Harris and released on 28 February 2018.[6]

Reception edit

Thomas Bleach said: "'Futon Couch' is quite different to anything she has released in the past and hears her heading towards a heavier pop focus. With her alternative roots still holding on she transforms her sound with a slick indie-pop polish that will have you wanting to spin around, dance and maybe even run through a field. [...] The production is all euphoric which fittingly ties into the story while her vocals have never sounded so positive and bright before."[7]

Charts edit

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[8] 100

Certifications edit

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[9] Platinum 70,000

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References edit

  1. ^ "Futon Couch". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Missy Announces 'Futon Couch' + Ed Sheeran Tour Special Guest". Missing Higgins. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  3. ^ "It's a singing/songwriting lovefest for Missy Higgins, Ed Sheeran and a Futon Couch". Music Love. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  4. ^ "Missy Higgins' new single and Ed Sheeran tour". Stack. 8 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  5. ^ "Ed Sheeran books his "first biggest crush" Missy Higgins to open his massive Australian stadium tour". news.com.au. 9 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  6. ^ "Missy Higgins – Futon Couch [Official Video]". YouTube. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  7. ^ "Single Review: Missy Higgins Futon Couch". Thomas Bleach. 10 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  8. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #460". auspOp. 17 February 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  9. ^ "Feb Single Accreds 2024" (PDF). ARIA. March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.