"July" is a song by American singer Noah Cyrus, released as the lead single from her second EP The End of Everything through Records and Columbia Records on July 31, 2019. A duet version with American soul singer Leon Bridges was released on November 8, 2019, after which the song became Cyrus' second and Bridges' first entry on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 85.
Composition The song features harmonies and "contemplative lyrics" over "simple acoustic instrumentation".
Critical reception Writing for Billboard, Ellise Shafer called it "reflective" and a "folk-infused ballad" about "the continuous cycle of a toxic relationship".
Music video The music video was directed by James Pereira, Raymond Jafelice, and Andrew Young and released on July 31, the same day as the song.
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2019–2020) PeakpositionFrance (SNEP Sales Chart) 82 Netherlands (Single Tip) 7 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) 8 Chart (2024) Peakposition Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 73
Year-end charts Chart (2020) Position Australia (ARIA) 42 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 86 Norway (VG-lista) 37 Chart (2021) Position Australia (ARIA) 84 Chart (2024) Position Australia (ARIA) 90
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Version Label Various July 31, 2019 OriginalColumbia November 8, 2019Duet United States January 20, 2020 Hot adult contemporary radio January 28, 2020 Contemporary hit radio Original
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