Falling Behind

"Falling Behind"
Single by Laufey
from the album Everything I Know About Love
Released11 August 2022
Length2:53
LabelAWAL
Songwriter(s)
  • Laufey
  • Spencer Stewart
Producer(s)
  • Laufey
  • Spencer Stewart
Laufey singles chronology
"Dear Soulmate"
(2022)
"Falling Behind"
(2022)
"Ain't Christmas"
(2022)
Music video
"Falling Behind" on YouTube

"Falling Behind" is a song recorded by Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey, from her first studio album, Everything I Know About Love (2022). It was released on 11 August 2022 through AWAL as a preceding single for the album. She wrote the track with its co-producer, Spencer Stewart. It is a bossa nova-inspired track that features piano and acoustic guitar, with lyrics that talk about the feeling of not finding a romantic partner while others have.

Music critics praised "Falling Behind" due to its bossa nova-inspired tune and relatability amongst listeners. It received certifications in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. The track was also included in Laufey's live album A Night at the Symphony (2023) and concert movie A Night at the Symphony: Hollywood Bowl (2024).