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| Single by Britney Spears | ||||
| from the album Glory (2020 deluxe reissue) | ||||
| Written | 2015 | |||
| Released | December 2, 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2016 | |||
| Genre | Electropop | |||
| Length | 3:21 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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"Swimming in the Stars" is a song by American singer Britney Spears from the deluxe reissue of her ninth studio album, Glory (2016). It was released as the lead single of the reissue on December 2, 2020, coinciding with the singer's 39th birthday. The song was conceived during the initial recording of Glory, with the track being written in 2015 by the producers Matthew Koma and Dan Book, with an additional writing provided by Alexei Misoul. An electropop ballad focuses on optimism and escapism over a synth groove.
"Swimming in the Stars" was announced through becoming available for pre-order as a part of the Urban Outfitters's "11/11 Singles Day" promotion as an exclusive 12-inch vinyl single on November 11, 2020. The song was met with positive reception of music critics, whom praised its production and positive message. The single did not generate commercial success, charting on digital component charts in Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and the United States, however it managed to peak at number three in Malaysia, and within the top 20 in Hungary.