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"Just a Lover"
Single by Hayden James
Released	16 June 2016 (2016-06-16)
Recorded	2016
Genre	Electronic trance
Length	2:50
Label	Future Classic
Songwriter(s)	Alexander Burnett Hayden Luby
Hayden James singles chronology
"Something About You" (2014) "Just a Lover" (2016) "Numb" (2017)
Music video
"Just a Lover" on YouTube

"Just a Lover" is a song by Australian record producer Hayden James, It was released on 17 June 2016 via the Future Classic label. It follows from the success of his 2014 single, "Something About You" which was Triple J's most played song over summer 2014 and 2015. The track features pitched down vocals from Australian singer George Maple.

A remixes EP was released on 19 August 2016. A second remixes EP was released on 21 October 2016.

"Just a Lover" was nominated for Best Dance Release at the ARIA Music Awards of 2016.

Critical reception

Collin Robinson from Stereo Gum said; "Warped, whomping synth bass churns around intricate percussion for an updated '80s-leaning aesthetic. James' androgynous voice interjects with a catchy melody on the simple repeated refrain "In my heart, you were just a lover/ I can't bare for you to leave." All of the elements come together to make one hell of festival dance romp."

Amber De Luca from Fashion Journal said; "Hayden James has come through and delivered. "Just A Lover" is the epitome of the ultimate Sunday sesh anthem."

Aaron Blum from Indie Shuffle said; "Hayden James is back with another gem called "Just A Lover," and it's pretty dang amazing. The song picks up right where he left off, featuring that infectious deep groove."

Music video

The music video for "Just a Lover" was directed by SPLINTR and released on 12 September 2016.

Track listing

Digital download

1. "Just a Lover" – 2:50

Remixes EP

1. "Just a Lover" (Extended Outro Mix) – 3:36
2. "Just a Lover" (Pomo Mix) – 3:58
3. "Just a Lover" (Frits Wentink Mix) – 6:25
4. "Just a Lover" (Karma Kid Mix) – 4:58

Remixes 2

1. "Just a Lover" (Caius Mix) – 3:40
2. "Just a Lover" (Petit Biscuit Mix) – 4:56

Charts

References

1. "Just a Lover by Hayden James". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
2. "Hayden James – Just a Lover iTunes". iTunes Australia. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
3. "Hayden James just dropped his latest track (and it's another banger)". Fashion Journal. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
4. "Just a Lover Remixes EP". iTunes Australia. 7 October 2017.
5. "Just a Lover Remixes 2 EP". iTunes Australia. 7 October 2017.
6. "Hayden James – "Just A Lover" (Stereogum Premiere)". StereoGum. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2016.
7. "Hayden James just dropped his latest track (and it's another banger)". Fashion Journal. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
8. "Listen Hayden James Just a Lover: Indie Shuffle". Indie Shuffle. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
9. "Hayden James – Just A Lover [Official Music Video]via=YouTube". 12 September 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2016.

• 2016 singles
• 2016 songs
• Hayden James songs
• Songs written by Hayden James
• Songs written by Alexander Burnett (musician)