Dancing with Nobody
{{Infobox song
| name = Dancing with Nobody
| cover = Dancing with Nobody song.jpg
| alt =
| type = single
| artist = Austin Mahone
| album =
| released = June 19, 2019
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Funk{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/austin-mahone-playlist-takeover-tuesday-8520157/|title=Takeover Tuesday Playlist: Austin Mahone's Latest Favorites, Featuring Drake, Taylor Swift & More|magazine=Billboard|author=Taylor Weatherby|date=July 16, 2019|access-date=May 18, 2024}}
| length = 3:17
| label = A.M. Music
| writer = {{flatlist|
- Jim Lavigne
- Sam Martin
- Ian Kirkpatrick
- Lindy Robbins
- Jacob Luttrell
- Austin Mahone}}
| producer = Kirkpatrick
| chronology = Austin Mahone
| prev_title = Anxious
| prev_year = 2019
| next_title = Summer Love
| next_year = 2020
| misc = {{External music video|type=single|{{YouTube|knFDNebGjFI|"Dancing with Nobody"}}}}
}}
"Dancing with Nobody" is a song by American pop singer Austin Mahone. It was released as a non-album single on June 19, 2019, via A.M. Music.{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/ca/album/dancing-with-nobody-single/1459701213|title=Dancing with Nobody - Single by Austin Mahone|website=Apple Music|access-date=October 31, 2022}} The song peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Mexico Ingles Airplay chart.
Background
In an interview with Billboard Argentia, Mahone stated that the song is about "finding that person with whom you are comfortable and can be 100% you."{{cite magazine|url=https://billboard.ar/austin-mahone-sobre-sus-fans-argentinos-album-en-camino-y-el-desafio-de-adaptarse/|title=Austin Mahone on his Argentine fans, album on the way and the challenge of adapting|magazine=Billboard Argentina|date=July 25, 2019|access-date=May 18, 2024|language=es}}
Composition
"Dancing with Nobody" was written by Austin Mahone, Jim Lavigne, Ian Kirkpatrick, Sam Martin, Jacob Luttrell and Lindy Robbins, while production was handled by Kirkpatrick.{{cite web|url=https://entertainment-focus.com/2019/06/26/austin-mahone-releases-new-single-dancing-with-nobody/|title=Austin Mahone Releases New Single Dancing With Nobody|author=Pip Ellwood Hughes|website=Entertainment Focus|date=June 26, 2019|access-date=October 31, 2022}} The song has been described as a "feel-good anthem" track as stated by Mahone.{{cite web|url=https://etcanada.com/news/466213/austin-mahone-goes-dancing-with-nobody-in-high-energy-new-music-video/|title=Austin Mahone Goes 'Dancing With Nobody' In High-Energy New Music Video|website=ET Canada|author=Brent Furdyk|date=June 19, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108111939/https://etcanada.com/news/466213/austin-mahone-goes-dancing-with-nobody-in-high-energy-new-music-video/|archivedate=November 8, 2019|access-date=October 31, 2022}} He also added that he wanted the track "to be a fun, upbeat song that will make everyone feel that they just can't help but get up and dance."
Critical reception
Mike Nied of Idolator stated, "he delivers some very romantic lyrics over a danceable beat." He also complimented the song by calling it the "best" single release he had in 2019, compared to "Why Don't We" and "Anxious".{{cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7805796/austin-mahone-dancing-with-nobody-is-a-romantic-banger|title=Austin Mahone's "Dancing With Nobody" Is A Romantic Banger|author=Mike Nied|website=Idolator|date=June 19, 2019|access-date=October 31, 2022}} Ivy Sandoval of Soundigest remarked, "This new single is the perfect upbeat song with a groovy rhythm that's sure to get you on your feet. It's an infectious beat, giving off a hint of '70s vibes, along with a modern beat of drums, guitars and his effortless falsettos."{{cite web|url=https://soundigest.com/2019/06/25/austin-mahone-dancing-with-nobody-single/|title=Austin Mahone Drops Boisterous Summer Single "Dancing with Nobody"|author=Ivy Sandoval|website=Soundigest|date=June 25, 2019|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929223214/https://soundigest.com/2019/06/25/austin-mahone-dancing-with-nobody-single/|archivedate=September 29, 2020|access-date=October 31, 2022}}
Music video
Track listing
{{Track listing
| headline = Digital download{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/0MePRNrYsTvZ2l0BaiDhAc|title=Dancing with Nobody - Single by Austin Mahone|website=Spotify|access-date=May 18, 2024}}
| title1 = Dancing with Nobody
| length1 = 3:17
| title2 = Why Don't We
| length2 = 2:49
| title3 = Anxious
| length3 = 2:42
}}
Credits and personnel
Credits for "Dancing with Nobody" adapted from digital liner notes.{{cite AV media notes|title=Dancing with Nobody|type=Digital liner notes|others=Austin Mahone|publisher=Kobalt Music Publishing|year=2019}}
- Austin Mahone – vocals, composer, lyricist
- Ian Kirkpatrick – producer, composer, lyricist
- Lindy Robbins – composer, lyricist
- Jim Lavigne – composer, lyricist
- Sam Martin – composer, lyricist
- Jacob Luttrell – composer, lyricist
Charts
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+Chart performance for "Dancing with Nobody" |
| scope="col"| Chart (2019)
! scope="col"| Peak |
|---|
| scope="row"| Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard){{cite magazine|title=Austin Mahone Chart History (Mexico Ingles Airplay)|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/austin-mahone/chart-history/min/|access-date=January 10, 2021|magazine=Billboard}}
| style="text-align:center"| 17 |
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|+ Release history for "Dancing with Nobody" ! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Format ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| scope="row" | Various
| June 19, 2019 | {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}} | A.M. Music |
|---|