Chillin' Like a Villain
| "Chillin' Like a Villain" | |
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| Single by Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart and Mitchell Hope | |
| from the album Descendants 2 | |
| Released | May 9, 2017 |
| Recorded | 2016 |
| Genre | Pop |
| Length | 3:13 |
| Label | Walt Disney |
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| Music video | |
| Chillin' Like a Villain on YouTube | |
"Chillin' Like a Villain" is a song from the 2017 Disney Channel television film Descendants 2. The music and lyrics were composed by Antonina Armato, Tim James, Tom Sturges, and Adam Schmalholz. The song was performed by the cast members Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce, Booboo Stewart, and Mitchell Hope, in their vocal roles as Evie (daughter of the Evil Queen), Carlos (son of Cruella de Vil), Jay (son of Jafar), and Ben (son of Belle and Beast).
Lyrics[edit]
<lyrics> Let me tell you something you can really trust Everybody's got a wicked side I know you think that you could never be like us Watch and learn so you can get it right
You need to drag your feet You need to nod your head You need to lean back Slip through the cracks You need to not care You need to not stare You need a whole lotta help You need to not be yourself
You wanna be cool? Let me show you how You break the rules I can show you how And once you catch this feeling Yeah, once you catch this feeling You'll be chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain Chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain
Hey! Chillin' like Chillin' like Hey! Villain
You draw attention when you act like that Let us teach you how to disappear You look like you would lose a fight to an alley cat Gotta be wrong to get it right 'round here
You need to watch your back You need to creep around You need to slide real smooth Don't make a sound And if you want it, take it And if you can't take it, break it If you care about your health Seriously, you need to not be yourself
You wanna be cool? Let me show you how You break the rules I can show you how And once you catch this feeling Yeah, once you catch this feeling You'll be chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain Chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain
Chillin' Chillin' like a villain
Villains gotta hide Hide your heart Don't let it show But I'm not that kinda guy Not that kinda guy Villains gotta hide Keep it smooth Gotta let it go But I'm not that kinda guy Not that kinda guy
You wanna be cool? Let me show you how You break the rules I can show you how And once you catch this feeling Yeah, once you catch this feeling You'll be chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain Chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain Chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain Chillin', chillin', oh Chillin' like a villain </lyrics>
Reception[edit]
"Chillin' Like a Villain" achieved commercial success, reaching number 95 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This feat reflects the song's popularity and the broad appeal of the Descendants franchise. The series, known for combining elements of fantasy and musical genres, has captivated a diverse audience of Disney fans. "Chillin' Like a Villain" stands out as a key musical number in the film, contributing to the overall narrative and entertainment value.
Performance in the Film[edit]
In the film, the song is performed as the characters try to teach Ben how to fit in with the villain kids from the Isle of the Lost. The upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics of the song convey the mischievous yet fun nature of the characters' backgrounds and their attempts to navigate their complex identities.
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Charts[edit]
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[1] | 95 |
| US Kid Digital Songs (Billboard)[2] | 2 |
Certifications[edit]
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[3] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Christmas version[edit]
| "Chillin' Like a Snowman" | ||||
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| Single by Sofia Carson | ||||
| Released | December 1, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
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| Length | 2:29 | |||
| Label | Walt Disney | |||
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| Descendants singles chronology | ||||
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"Chillin' Like a Snowman" is a song performed by Sofia Carson. It was released on December 1, 2017 by Walt Disney Records. The song is the holiday version of "Chillin' Like a Villain" from Disney Channel's Descendants 2.[4]
Track listing[edit]
- Digital download[5]
- "Chillin' Like a Snowman" — 2:29
Release history[edit]
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States[5] | December 1, 2017 | Digital download | Walt Disney |
References[edit]
- ^ "Sofia Carson Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ "Sofia Carson Chart History (Kid Digital Songs Sales)". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 12, 2019. Retrieved August 24, 2019.
- ^ "American single certifications – Booboo Stewart, Cameron Boyce, Mitchell Hope, Sofia Carson – Chillin' Like a Villain". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Disney Channel Holiday Celebration 2017 Recap". Laughing Place. November 24, 2017.
- ^ a b "Chillin' Like a Snowman - Single". iTunes. December 1, 2017.
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