"Ain't My Fault" is a song by Swedish singer-songwriter Zara Larsson from her second studio album, So Good (2017). It was released on 2 September 2016 through TEN Music Group and Epic Records as the third single from the album. The song received positive reviews from critics upon its release and peaked at number one in Sweden, the top ten in Norway and Romania, and the top 20 in ten additional countries. It is certified Gold or higher in sixteen countries. The remix version of the song features American rapper Lil Yachty.
Background In an interview with Shazam, Larsson said about the first version of the song: "The topic is me talking to a girl about her man, and I basically stole her man, and I'm like, 'It's not my fault that I'm better than you'." The song was written in a few hours with MNEK for fun and never intended as a single, but when the studio loved it, her reaction was, "Whoa whoa whoa I can't sing this." So she changed the lyrics of the song to reflect her values: "I would never be proud of stealing a girl's man and sing about it, it would be very not me."
Music video The music video was released on 30 September 2016 via Larsson's official Vevo account. It was directed by Emil Nava and primarily features Larsson performing dance moves with backup dancers.
Critical reception Robbie Daw of Idolator stated the song is "a sexy departure from the somber dulcet tones of 'Never Forget You' and the sassy pop swagger of 'Lush Life'" and went on to call it a "Rihanna-esque banger" and a "saucy gem". Entertainment Weeklys Nolan Feeney called the song "bold" and "club-ready".
Track listing Digital download "Ain't My Fault" – 3:44
Digital download "Ain't My Fault" (J Hus & Fred VIP mix) – 3:31
Digital download "Ain't My Fault" (R3hab remix) – 2:38
Digital download "Ain't My Fault" (remix; featuring Lil Yachty) – 3:58
Personnel Credits were adapted from the liner notes of So Good.
Major Toms Studio; London, United Kingdom
Charts
Weekly charts Chart (2016–2017) PeakpositionFrance Airplay (SNEP)31 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20) 18 Mexico Airplay (Billboard) 42 Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard) 10 Romania (Media Forest) 8
Year-end charts Chart (2016) Position Australia (ARIA) 95 Germany (Official German Charts) 89 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 62
Certifications
Release history Region Date Format Label Various 2 September 2016 Digital download Worldwide digital release of "Ain't My Fault": United States 20 September 2016 Top 40 radio Epic
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