Studio Album · No. 3
Emotion Songwriting Credits by Carly Rae Jepsen
604 Records / Schoolboy Records / Interscope Records
Synth-popDance-popDisco
92%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Carly Rae Jepsen carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Carly Rae Jepsen
1 trackoutside writers
Carly Rae Jepsen's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist92%
Composer92%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
12
Lyricists
18
Producers
2015
Released
Data Insight
Emotion is the most self-authored album of Jepsen's mainstream run to that point: she co-wrote eleven of the twelve tracks and is the sole credited writer on "Gimmie Love," "All That," "Let's Get Lost," and "LA Hallucinations." She built the songs with a curated set of collaborators including Sia, Dev Hynes, Greg Kurstin, Ariel Rechtshaid, and Rostam Batmanglij. The only track she did not write is "Making the Most of the Night," handed to her by Sia and the three members of HAIM.
Jepsen's third studio album and critical turning point, drawing on 1980s synth-pop and new wave. Considered by many her definitive statement and a cult classic of modern pop.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Run Away with Me
|
Carly Rae JepsenNoonie Bao | Carly Rae JepsenJonnali Parmenius | Mattman & RobinShellbackTim BlacksmithDanny D. | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Emotion
|
Carly Rae JepsenNathaniel Campany | Carly Rae JepsenNathaniel Campany | CJ BaranBen Romans | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
I Really Like You
#39
|
Carly Rae JepsenJ Kash | Carly Rae JepsenJacob Kasher Hindlin | Peter SvenssonJeff Halatrax | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Gimmie Love
|
Carly Rae Jepsen | Carly Rae Jepsen | Mattman & Robin | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
All That
|
Carly Rae Jepsen | Carly Rae Jepsen | Ariel RechtshaidDev Hynes | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Boy Problems
|
Carly Rae JepsenSiaTavish Crowe | Carly Rae JepsenSia Kate Isobelle FurlerTavish Crowe | Greg Kurstin | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Making the Most of the Night
|
SiaDanielle HaimAlana HaimEste Haim | Sia Kate Isobelle FurlerDanielle Sari HaimAlana Mychal HaimEste Arielle Haim | The High Street | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Your Type
|
Carly Rae JepsenTavish CroweWayne Hector | Carly Rae JepsenTavish CroweWayne Anthony Hector | Carl FalkRami Yacoub | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Let's Get Lost
|
Carly Rae Jepsen | Carly Rae Jepsen | CJ BaranBen Romans | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
LA Hallucinations
|
Carly Rae Jepsen | Carly Rae Jepsen | StintZachary Gray | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Warm Blood
|
Carly Rae JepsenAgostino Tino ZolfoJoe Cruz | Carly Rae JepsenAgostino Tino ZolfoJoe Cruz | Rostam | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
When I Needed You
|
Carly Rae JepsenNathaniel CampanyTavish Crowe | Carly Rae JepsenNathaniel CampanyTavish Crowe | Ariel RechtshaidDaniel Nigro | Carly Rae Jepsen (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 37 contributors
CR
Carly Rae Jepsen
Writer · Vocals
TC
Tavish Crowe
Writer
NC
Nathaniel Campany
Writer
S
Sia
Writer
SK
Sia Kate Isobelle Furler
Writer
AT
Agostino Tino Zolfo
Writer
AH
Alana Haim
Writer
AM
Alana Mychal Haim
Writer
DH
Danielle Haim
Writer
DS
Danielle Sari Haim
Writer
EA
Este Arielle Haim
Writer
EH
Este Haim
Writer
More from Carly Rae Jepsen
2008
90%
Tug of War
MapleMusic / Fontana North / 604 Records
10 tracks
2012
83%
Kiss
604 Records / Schoolboy Records / Interscope Records
12 tracks
2019
100%
Dedicated
604 Records / Schoolboy Records / Interscope Records
13 tracks
2022
100%
The Loneliest Time
604 Records / Schoolboy Records / Interscope Records
13 tracks
2023
100%
The Loveliest Time
604 Records / Schoolboy Records / Interscope Records
12 tracks
Frequently Asked Questions Emotion
Did Carly Rae Jepsen write Emotion herself?
Yes, for the most part. Jepsen co-wrote eleven of the twelve tracks and is the sole writer on four of them. The only song she did not write is "Making the Most of the Night," which Sia and HAIM wrote for her.
Who wrote Run Away with Me by Carly Rae Jepsen?
"Run Away with Me" was written by Carly Rae Jepsen and Noonie Bao, and produced by Mattman & Robin with Shellback. It opens the album and is widely regarded as one of its standout tracks.
Who produced Emotion by Carly Rae Jepsen?
Production was handled by a range of collaborators including Mattman & Robin, Ariel Rechtshaid, Greg Kurstin, Dev Hynes, Rostam Batmanglij, and Peter Svensson. Jepsen assembled the team after writing dozens of songs for the project.
Why is Emotion by Carly Rae Jepsen considered a cult classic?
Despite modest commercial sales, Emotion drew strong critical acclaim for its 1980s-inspired synth-pop and earned Jepsen a devoted fan following. It is frequently cited as one of the best pop albums of the 2010s.
What was the lead single from Emotion by Carly Rae Jepsen?
"I Really Like You" was the lead single, reaching No. 39 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 in the UK. It was written by Jepsen and Jacob Kasher Hindlin.
Who wrote Boy Problems by Carly Rae Jepsen?
"Boy Problems" was written by Carly Rae Jepsen, Sia, and Tavish Crowe, and produced by Greg Kurstin. It was released as a single from the album in 2016.
When was Emotion by Carly Rae Jepsen released?
Emotion was released first in Japan on June 24, 2015, and internationally on August 21, 2015, through 604 Records, Schoolboy Records, and Interscope Records. It was her third studio album.