Good Without
{{Short description|2021 single by Mimi Webb}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}}
{{Infobox song
| name = Good Without
| cover = Good Without.jpg
| alt = Cover for the single Good Without by Mimi Webb
| type = single
| artist = Mimi Webb
| EP = Seven Shades of Heartbreak
| released = {{start date|2021|3|26|df=y}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| genre =
| length = 3:03
| label = Epic
| writer =
- Mimi Webb
- Fridolin Walcher
- Sam Merrifield
| producer = Freedo
| prev_title = Reasons
| prev_year = 2021
| next_title = Dumb Love
| next_year = 2021
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|WLoWBe9BRP4|"Good Without"}}}}
}}
"Good Without" is a song by English singer Mimi Webb. It was released on 26 March 2021 through Epic Records as the first single from her debut EP, Seven Shades of Heartbreak.
Background
Webb made her breakthrough in 2021, off the back of her song "Before I Go" going viral after she sang the song acapella in a New York restaurant, in front of TikTok star Charli D'Amelio.{{cite web |url=https://www.tiktok.com/@charlidamelio/video/6771979180696423686 |title=Charli D'Amelio - TikTok|publisher=TikTok |date=19 December 2019|access-date=3 March 2022}}
In an interview with the BBC to mark Webb being named on the Sound of... list for 2022, she addressed the themes of the song. Asked whether "the lyric "I'm good without you" is all about moving on and building back your confidence", she said "It really is. It's not about that break-up from two months ago - but it's got that empowerment to it. And I went back to it when I was going through all that stuff, and it really helped me out. I was just so grateful that it was there
=Live performances=
Image:Mimi_Webb_performing_in_Sydney.jpg
She performed the song on the Top of the Pops Christmas special at the end of 2021.{{cite web |last=Savage |first=Mark |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-59733287 |title=Sound Of 2022: Mimi Webb makes music to break up to... as her ex-boyfriend found out |work=BBC News |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=4 January 2022 |access-date=3 March 2022}} Prior to this Webb was on the lineup of the Capital Jingle Bell Ball, performing on Saturday 11 December alongside The Script, Becky Hill, Tom Grennan, Justin Bieber and Clean Bandit among others.{{cite web |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/events/jingle-bell-ball/2021-line-up/ |title=Capital's Jingle Bell Ball With Barclaycard 2021 Line-Up |publisher=Capital |date=11 December 2021 |access-date=4 March 2022}}{{cite web|url=https://planetradio.co.uk/hits-radio/entertainment/music/hits-live-line-up-2021/|title=Hits Live 2021: Who performed at the shows?|publisher=Planet Radio|first=Natalie|last=Rees|date=31 January 2022|accessdate=18 November 2022}} She started 2022 by performing the hit song at the launch show for the Brit Awards.{{cite web |url=https://www.brits.co.uk/news/the-brits-2022-nominations-launch-show-announced |title=The BRITs 2022 Nominations Launch Show Announced |publisher=The Brits |access-date=4 March 2022 |archive-date=18 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118224527/https://www.brits.co.uk/news/the-brits-2022-nominations-launch-show-announced |url-status=dead }}
Critical reception
Wonderland magazine said Webb had "fashioned up a stirring pop tune" which is "penned over the heartbreak from a failed relationship gone seriously wrong". They also described it as a "catchy tune", with Webb "flipping the script as she turns life around and kicks negativity to the curb".{{cite web |url=https://www.wonderlandmagazine.com/2021/04/26/premiere-mimi-webb-good-without/ |title=Premiere: Mimi Webb - Good Without |date=26 April 2021 |publisher=Wonderland |access-date=3 March 2022}}
Commercial performance
"Good Without" became Mimi Webb's second single to reach the top 100 on the UK Singles Chart after "Reasons". After debuting at number 17 a week after release, it hovered in the top 30 before reaching the top 10 for the first time in its ninth week on the chart. The song moved up to its peak position, number 8 on week ending 1 July 2021.{{Cite web |title=Mimi Webb {{!}} full Official Chart History {{!}} Official Charts Company |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/artist/59473/mimi-webb/ |access-date=2023-06-04 |website=www.officialcharts.com}}
Outside her native country the song also made an impact on the charts, reaching number 7 in Ireland after a similar ascent up the rankings, number 34 in Norway and number 34 in the Netherlands. It also peaked at number 30 on the US Pop chart.
Music video
The song's music video debuted almost a month after the song's release on 23 April 2021.
The website BroadwayWorld describes the video as "[beginning] with Mimi in her bedroom surrounded by her girlfriends. Soon, the post-breakup sorrow turns into ebullient energy. She tries on various outfits and undergoes a rejuvenating glam routine only to emerge more confident than ever alongside of her girl gang. The visual brings the lyrics to life as the chorus rings out, "I'm so good without.""
Mimi said about the video "It's very girl power. You're trying to get over it and move on, but you need your friends. It isn't all heartbreak. We gave it a twist. If you're in the middle of a breakup, no matter the stage, I want you to be able to relate. When your girls are behind you, you're going to be alright."{{cite web |last=Leiber |first=Sarah Jae |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Mimi-Webb-Releases-New-Video-for-Good-Without-20210423 |title=Mimi Webb Releases New Video for 'Good Without' |publisher=BroadwayWorld|date=23 April 2021 |access-date=3 March 2022}}
Charts
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=Weekly charts=
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|+ Weekly chart performance for "Good Without" ! scope="col"| Chart (2021) ! scope="col"| Peak |
| {{single chart|Flanders|25|artist=Mimi Webb|song=Good Without|rowheader=true|access-date=15 March 2022}} |
| {{single chart|Hungarysingle|40|year=2021|week=19|rowheader=true|access-date=15 March 2022}} |
| {{single chart|Ireland4|7|date=20210709|rowheader=true|access-date=3 March 2022}} |
| {{single chart|Dutch40|23|year=2021|week=20|rowheader=true|access-date=15 March 2022}} |
| {{single chart|Dutch100|34|artist=Mimi Webb|song=Good Without|rowheader=true|access-date=15 March 2022}} |
| {{single chart|Norway|30|artist=Mimi Webb|song=Good Without|rowheader=true|access-date=15 March 2022}} |
| {{single chart|Sweden|94|artist=Mimi Webb|song=Good Without|rowheader=true|access-date=15 March 2022}} |
| {{single chart|Switzerland|89|artist=Mimi Webb|song=Good Without|rowheader=true|access-date=15 March 2022}} |
| {{single chart|UK|8|date=20210625|rowheader=true|access-date=3 March 2022}} |
| scope="row"| US Adult Top 40 (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/adult-pop-songs/2021-07-17/|title=Adult Pop Airplay: Week of July 17, 2021|magazine=Billboard|access-date=15 March 2022|url-access=subscription}}
| 30 |
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| scope="row"| US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard){{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/pop-songs/2021-06-19/|title=Pop Airplay: Week of June 19, 2021|magazine=Billboard|access-date=15 March 2022|url-access=subscription}}
| 36 |
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=Year-end charts=
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|+ 2021 year-end chart performance for "Good Without" ! scope="col"| Chart (2021) ! scope="col"| Position |
| scope="row"| Belgium (Ultratop Flanders){{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2021|title=Jaaroverzichten 2021|publisher=Ultratop|language=nl|access-date=15 March 2022}}
| 59 |
|---|
| scope="row"| Ireland (IRMA){{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/irelands-official-biggest-singles-of-2021-revealed__34917/|title=Ireland's official biggest songs of 2021|publisher=Official Charts Company|last=Griffiths|first=George|date=9 January 2022|access-date=15 March 2022}}
| 39 |
| scope="row"| UK Singles (OCC){{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/end-of-year-singles-chart/20210101/37501/|title=End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2021|publisher=Official Charts Company|access-date=15 March 2022}}
| 44 |
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|+ 2022 year-end chart performance for "Good Without" ! scope="col"| Chart (2022) ! scope="col"| Position |
| scope="row"| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders){{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2022|title=Jaaroverzichten 2022|publisher=Ultratop|language=nl|access-date=13 January 2023}}
| 164 |
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Certifications
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Australia|award=Gold|type=single|certyear=2022|access-date=4 October 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Belgium|type=single|artist=Mimi Webb|title=Good Without|award=Gold|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|access-date=30 March 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Canada|type=single|artist=Mimi Webb|title=Good Without|award=Gold|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|access-date=21 November 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Denmark|type=single|artist=Mimi Webb|title=Good Without|award=Gold|id=11267|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|access-date=3 May 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=New Zealand|type=single|artist=Mimi Webb|title=Good Without|award=Gold|relyear=2021|certyear=2023|source=radioscope|access-date=16 February 2025}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Norway|type=single|artist=Mimi Webb|title=Good Without|award=Platinum|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|access-date=25 May 2022}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Switzerland|type=single|artist=Mimi Webb|title=Good Without|award=Platinum|relyear=2021|certyear=2024|access-date=9 April 2024}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United Kingdom|type=single|artist=Mimi Webb|title=Good Without|award=Platinum|relyear=2021|certyear=2022|access-date=4 March 2022|id=17289-5628-1}}
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{{Certification Table Entry|region=Sweden|type=single|artist=Mimi Webb|title=Good Without|award=Gold|relyear=2021|certyear=2023|source=artist|access-date=25 February 2023}}
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