"Not Thinkin' Bout You" is a song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel, released on 2 November 2018, as the fourth single from Ruel's debut extended play, Ready (2018).
Written by Ruel alongside Symbolyc One, M-Phazes, Romans and Tobias Jesso Jr., the track was primarily produced by M-Phazes, with additional production from Symbolyc One and Taka Perry.
Two additional versions of "Not Thinkin' Bout You" were later released—a remix featuring American rapper and singer GoldLink, and an acoustic version featuring Australian rapper and record producer Billy Davis.
Background Ruel says the song is about getting over a breakup and denial; saying you're not thinking about someone, when you obviously are.
Music video The music video for "Not Thinkin' Bout You" was directed by Grey Ghost and was released on 30 October 2018. The clip was filmed whilst on tour between the locations of Seoul, Tokyo and Los Angeles and shows Ruel amongst fans, in photoshoots and exploring the streets.
Track listings Radio "Not Thinkin' Bout You" – 3:08
Digital download – GoldLink remix "Not Thinkin' Bout You" (GoldLink remix) – 3:50
Digital download – acoustic version "Not Thinkin' Bout You" (acoustic version; featuring Billy Davis) – 4:54
Personnel Adapted from Spotify.
Performers Beau Golden – keyboards Daniel Walsh – guitar Hooked on Harmonx – background vocals Phillipe-Marc Anquetil – background vocals
Writing and arrangement Ruel Vincent Van Dijk – composer, lyricist Mark Landon – composer, lyricist Samuel Elliot Roman – composer, lyricist Tobias Jesso Jr. – composer, lyricist Larry Darnell Griffin Jr. – composer, lyricist
Production and engineering Phillipe-Marc Anquetil – recording engineer M-Phazes – producer S1 – co-producer Taka Perry – additional studio producer Eric Madrid – mixing engineer William Binderup – assistant engineer
Certifications
Release history +Release dates and formats for "Not Thinkin' Bout You" Region Date Format Version Label Australia 2 November 2018 Contemporary hit radio EP version Worldwide 9 November 2018 GoldLink remix Worldwide 1 February 2019 Acoustic (featuring Billy Davis)
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