Superficial Love
| "Superficial Love" | ||||
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| Single by Ruth B | ||||
| from the album Safe Haven | ||||
| Released | February 24, 2017 | |||
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| Songwriter | Ruth Berhe | |||
| Producer | Berhe | |||
| Ruth B singles chronology | ||||
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| "Superficial Love" on YouTube | ||||
"Superficial Love" is a single by Canadian singer Ruth B. It was originally released on November 27, 2015, alongside her debut extended play (EP), The Intro. The song was then released in a single version on February 24, 2017. The music video for "Superficial Love" was released on March 31, 2017 on YouTube.
Background
According to Ruth B, "Superficial Love" was written while she was feeling angry and served as an outlet for her emotions. She explained that the song conveys a message about refusing to settle for superficial relationships and recognizing people who "don't have the best intentions".[1]
Release and promotion
Ruth B revealed a lyric video of "Superficial Love" exclusively on the Billboard magazine on February 23, 2017. The video incorporates animated lyrics, shifting color palettes, and playful visual elements.[2]
Music video
The music video for "Superficial Love" was released on March 31, 2017, on Ruth B's Vevo channel on YouTube. As of June 2021, the video has over 21 million views.[3]
Charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada AC (Billboard)[4] | 19 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[5] | 29 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[6] | 44 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[7] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[8] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ↑ "Ruth B" (Interview). ABC Music Lounge. April 5, 2016. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
- ↑ Shouneyia, Alexa (February 23, 2017). "Ruth B. Is Only Interested in the Real Deal with 'Superficial Love' Lyric Video: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved June 22, 2026.
- ↑ Ruth B (March 31, 2017). Superficial Love (Music video). Retrieved April 7, 2018 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "Ruth B Chart History (Canada AC)". Billboard. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
- ↑ "Ruth B Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
- ↑ "Ruth B Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved April 4, 2017.
- ↑ "Canadian single certifications – Ruth B – Superficial Love". Music Canada. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Ruth B. – Superficial Love". Radioscope. Retrieved December 21, 2024. Type Superficial Love in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
- ↑ "American single certifications – Ruth B. – Superficial Love". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved February 5, 2021.