Depressed (song)

"Depressed"
Single by Anne-Marie
Released19 September 2025
Recorded2025
GenrePop
Length
  • 2:18 (single version)
  • 2:56 (extended radio version)
Label
Songwriters
ProducerLinvill
Anne-Marie singles chronology
"Luv?" (2025) "Depressed" (2025) "Merry Xmas Everybody" (2025)
Lauren Spencer Smith singles chronology
"Friends Don't"(2025) "Depressed" (remix)(2025) "Last First Christmas"(2025)
Music video
"Depressed" on YouTube

"Depressed" (stylised in all caps) is a song by English singer Anne-Marie. It was released on 19 September 2025 by Major Tom's and Asylum Records. Written by Anne-Marie Nicholson, Grace Barker, Henry Tucker, and Ryan Linvill, the song addresses themes of mental health struggles.

Background and release

In July 2025, Anne-Marie spoke to BBC Radio 2 about experiencing postnatal depression and anxiety;[1] she also talked about the difficulties of balancing motherhood with her career, stating that "getting back into music and being a mum has been really difficult".[2]

On 2 August 2025, Anne-Marie previewed a new song on TikTok, which she had written the previous month.[3] Following fan demand and the snippet going viral, with over 56,000 TikToks using the sound,[4] she announced on 12 September 2025 that the single, titled "Depressed", would be released on 19 September 2025.[5]

On October 2, 2025, Lauren Spencer Smith brought Anne-Marie on stage during as part of her The Art of Being a Mess World Tour.[6] The pair performed the song togehter, with Smith singing a new verse.[7] A studio version of the collaboration was released on 24 October 2025.[8]

Composition

"Depressed" is a pop song with stripped back production and "infectious pop hooks".[9] Lyrically, it addresses themes of mental health struggles, including depression.[10][11]

Music video

The music video, directed by Benji Gershon, was filmed in London and released on 19 September 2025.[12] It features Anne-Marie being hit by water balloons and walking down the street while dancing.[13]

Track listings

  • Digital release
  1. "Depressed" – 2:18
  • Digital release – Less Depressed
  1. "Less Depressed" – 2:57
  2. "Depressed" – 2:18
  • Digital release – More Depressed
  1. "More Depressed" – 2:33
  2. "Less Depressed" – 2:57
  3. "Depressed" – 2:18
  1. "Depressed (feat. Lauren Spencer Smith)" – 2:18
  2. "More Depressed" – 2:33
  3. "Less Depressed" – 2:57
  4. "Depressed" – 2:18
  • Digital release – Slightly Less Depressed
  1. "Slightly Less Depressed (Unplugged)" – 2:12
  2. "Depressed (feat. Lauren Spencer Smith)" – 2:18
  3. "More Depressed" – 2:33
  4. "Less Depressed" – 2:57
  5. "Depressed" – 2:18

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[14][15][16][17][18]

  • Ryan Linvill – producer, composer (all tracks); programming (tracks 2, 5); mixing (track 3, 4), remixer (track 3)
  • Anne-Marie Nicholson – composer, vocals (all tracks)
  • Grace Barker – composer (all tracks)
  • Henry Tucker – composer (all tracks)
  • Lauren Spencer Smith – composer, featured artist, vocals (track 2)
  • Thomas Daniel – composer (track 2)
  • Stuart Hawkes – mastering (tracks 2–5)
  • Alex Ghenea – mixing (tracks 2, 5)
  • Cameron Gower Poole – vocal producer (all tracks)
  • Noah Conrad – horn (track 4)
  • Dick Beetham – mastering (track 3)
  • Duncan Brookfield – producer, guitar (track 1)
  • Jeremy Cooper – mastering (track 1)
  • Guy Langley – mixing (track 1)

Commercial performance

In the United Kingdom, the Official Chart: First Look placed "Depressed" at number 15 based on early sales and streaming data.[19] However, on 26 September 2025, the song entered the UK Singles Chart at number 41 with first-week sales of 9,313 track-equivalent units.[20]

Charts

Weekly chart performance for "Depressed"
Chart (2025) Peakposition
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[21]14
Slovakia Airplay (ČNS IFPI)[22]50
South Korea BGM (Circle)[23]175
UK Singles (OCC)[24]41

Release history

Release dates for "Depressed"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various 19 September 2025
Standard
[25]
26 September 2025 "Less Depressed"(extended radio version)[26]
17 October 2025 "More Depressed" (stripped version)[27]
24 October 2025 "Depressed (feat. Lauren Spencer Smith)" [28]
7 November 2025 "Slightly Less Depressed" (unplugged version)[29]

References

  1. ^"Anne-Marie opens up about postnatal anxiety". BBC. 16 July 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  2. ^"Anne-Marie opens up: 'My brain is rewired' after motherhood". Music News. 15 July 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  3. ^"Anne-Marie opens up about surprise pregnancy moments, her parenting style, and her brand-new track 'Depressed'". Global Player (Interview). 19 September 2025. Event occurs at 2:54. Retrieved 23 September 2025. This one was [written] literally like two months ago.(registration required)
  4. ^"Újabb virális slágert tudhat magáénak Anne-Marie" [Anne-Marie has another viral hit]. Daily Music (in Hungarian). 20 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  5. ^Dodds, Emma (7 September 2025). "Anne-Marie: Everything you need to know about the 'Don't Panic' singer". Rayo. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  6. ^"Lauren Spencer Smith at Hammersmith Apollo". The Upcoming. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  7. ^"Lauren Spencer Smith Delivers an Unforgettable Night at London's Eventim Apollo". Music is to Blame. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  8. ^"New Music Drops: October 24, 2025". Shatter the Standards. 24 October 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
  9. ^Stickler, Jon (19 September 2025). "Anne-Marie Returns With New Single Depressed". Stereoboard. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  10. ^"世界的ポップ・スーパー・スターAnne-Marie、最新シングル「DEPRESSED」をリリース" [Global pop superstar Anne-Marie releases her latest single, 'DEPRESSED']. USEN (in Japanese). 20 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  11. ^"アン・マリー、"落ち込んでいる仲間たちへ捧げる"新曲「DEPRESSED」公開" [Anne-Marie releases new song 'Depressed', dedicated to her friends who are feeling down]. Billboard Japan (in Japanese). 22 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  12. ^"Anne-Marie - Depressed (Official Video)". 19 September 2025. Retrieved 23 September 2025 – via YouTube.
  13. ^Rees, Katrina (20 September 2025). "Anne-Marie returns with new single 'Depressed'". Celeb Mix. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  14. ^"DEPRESSED / Anne-Marie / Credits". Tidal. 19 September 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  15. ^"LESS DEPRESSED / Anne-Marie / Credits". Tidal. 26 September 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  16. ^"MORE DEPRESSED (STRIPPED) / Anne-Marie / Credits". Tidal. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  17. ^"DEPRESSED (feat. Lauren Spencer Smith) / Anne-Marie / Credits". Tidal. 24 October 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  18. ^"SLIGHTLY LESS DEPRESSED (UNPLUGGED) / Anne-Marie / Credits". Tidal. 7 November 2025. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  19. ^Smith, Carl (21 September 2025). "Lewis Capaldi looks to land seventh Number 1 single with Something In The Heavens as Raye and Anne-Marie expect brand-new entries". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 23 September 2025.
  20. ^Jones, Alan (26 September 2025). "Charts analysis: Golden hangs on at No.1 as Olivia Dean achieves biggest week so far". Music Week. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  21. ^"Official Hot 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. 26 September 2025. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  22. ^"ČNS IFPI – SK Radio – Top 100 – 48. týden 2025" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
  23. ^"BGM Chart". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  24. ^"Official Singles Chart on 26/9/2025 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 26 September 2025.
  25. ^"DEPRESSED – Single by Anne-Marie". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  26. ^"LESS DEPRESSED – Single by Anne-Marie on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 September 2025.
  27. ^"MORE DEPRESSED (STRIPPED) – Album by Anne-Marie on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
  28. ^"DEPRESSED (feat. Lauren Spencer Smith) – Album by Anne-Marie on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
  29. ^"SLIGHTLY LESS DEPRESSED (UNPLUGGED) – Album by Anne-Marie on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
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