Romantic Homicide

"Romantic Homicide" is a song by American singer D4vd. It was released on July 20, 2022, through DistroKid. The song went viral on the app TikTok in September 2022, was rereleased through Darkroom and Interscope, and subsequently achieved commercial success.

"Romantic Homicide"
Single by D4vd
from the EP Petals to Thorns
ReleasedJuly 20, 2022 (2022-07-20)
Genre
Length2:12
Label
Songwriter(s)David Burke
Producer(s)Dan Darmawan
D4vd singles chronology
"D.T.N"
(2022)		 "Romantic Homicide"
(2022)		 "Here With Me"
(2022)
Music video
"Romantic Homicide" on YouTube

Background

D4vd recorded the song in his sister's closet[1] and first released it in July 2022. By early September, the song had already been used in more than 245,000 clips on TikTok.[2]

Composition

Accompanied by "heavy guitars" and "sentimental percussions", the song deals with unrequited love, as well as a breakup.[3] While the song is characterized by its short lyrics, it was described as having a "more profound meaning".[4]

Music video

The music video was released on September 7, 2022, and was inspired by the singer's love of the film noir genre and anime.[3] Directed by Tommy Kiljo, it sees the singer mourning and moving on from a relationship.[5]

Charts

Certifications
Certifications for "Romantic Homicide"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[26] Platinum 70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[27] Platinum 80,000‡
Mexico (AMPROFON)[28] Gold 70,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[29] Gold 15,000‡
Norway (IFPI Norway)[30] Gold 30,000‡
Poland (ZPAV)[31] Gold 25,000‡
Portugal (AFP)[32] Gold 5,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[33] Gold 400,000‡
United States (RIAA)[34] 2× Platinum 2,000,000‡
Streaming
Greece (IFPI Greece)[35] Gold 1,000,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "d4vd Recorded 'Romantic Homicide' in His Sister's Closet". Rolling Stone. December 13, 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  2. Zellner, Xander (September 11, 2022). "Hot 100 First-Timers: D4vd Debuts With Breakthrough Hit 'Romantic Homicide'". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  3. Kropfitsch, Johanna (September 15, 2022). "Empfehlung des Tages: D4vd – Romantic Homicide". Diffus (in German). Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  4. "d4vd, Romantic Homicide: the lyrics and their meaning". Auralcrave. September 11, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  5. Price, Joe (September 8, 2022). "d4vd Releases Video for Viral Track "Romantic Homicide"". Complex. Retrieved September 20, 2022.
  6. "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  7. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100: Week of October 22, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  8. "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 202244 into search. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  9. "Billboard Global 200: Week of October 22, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  10. "Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International)". IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  11. "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  12. "2022 40-os savaitės klausomiausi (Top 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
  13. "Top 20 Most Streamed International Singles In Malaysia Week 42 (14/10/2022-20/10/2022)". RIM. October 29, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022 – via Facebook.
  14. "Dutch Single Tip 26/11/2022". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  15. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 17, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  16. "D4vd – Romantic Homicide". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
  17. "Singapore Songs: Week of November 5, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
  18. "RIAS Top Charts Week 41 (7 - 13 Oct 2022)". RIAS. Archived from the original on October 18, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  19. "ČNS IFPI". IFPI ČR. Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202241 into search. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
  20. "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 41". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  21. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved October 14, 2022.
  22. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of October 15, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  23. "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of October 22, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  24. "Alternative Airplay: Week of December 10, 2022". Billboard. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
  25. "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2022". Billboard. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  26. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
  27. "Canadian single certifications – D4vd – Romantic Homicide". Music Canada. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  28. "Certificaciones" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas. Retrieved February 17, 2023. Type D4vd in the box under the ARTISTA column heading and Romantic Homicide in the box under the TÍTULO column heading.
  29. "New Zealand single certifications – D4vd – Romantic Homicide". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved December 3, 2022.
  30. "Norwegian single certifications – D4vd – Romantic Homicide" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
  31. "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 22, 2023. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Romantic Homicide in the search box.
  32. "Portuguese single certifications – D4vd – Romantic Homicide" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
  33. "British single certifications – D4vd – Romantic Homicide". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  34. "American single certifications – D4vd – Romantic Homicide". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 15, 2023.
  35. "IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Εβδομάδα: 03/2023" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
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