"𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘄𝗯𝗼𝘆" is the first promotional single by English singer and songwriter Jade. It was released on 25 September 2024, through RCA Records. Alongside Jonah Christian, Jade co-wrote the song with English singer-songwriter Raye, whom she worked with while in Little Mix. It features a cameo speaking verse from Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa, with references made to Edward Enninful and the non-binary community.
𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞
"Midnight Cowboy" was first teased on 23 September 2024 after Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa posted a teaser to his Instagram page. The following day, Jade announced on her social media pages that she would be releasing a surprise track ahead of her second single release for her fans. A visualizer for the song was released the same day where a new song called "That's Showbiz, Baby!", could be heard playing at the beginning of the video.
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐲𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬
"Midnight Cowboy" was written and composed by Jade Thirlwall, Rachel Keen, and Jonah Christian in 2022, with production handled by Stephen Mykal. It had been described by Jade as a song "owning your sexuality", which incorporates a spoken word verse by Scottish actor Ncuti Gatwa. The lyrics reference Edward Enninful and the non-binary community.
Critics described it as a pop and electronica song that incorporates elements of 2000s R&B. The lyrics also referenced the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy and the 1953 film Calamity Jane.
𝐀𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨
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