Anxiety (Julia Michaels song)

"Anxiety"
"Anxiety"
Single by Julia Michaels featuring Selena Gomez
from the EP Inner Monologue Part 1
Released	January 24, 2019
Recorded	2018
Genre	Pop
Length	3:30
Label	Republic
Songwriter(s)	Julia Michaels; Scott Harris; Selena Gomez; Ian Kirkpatrick;
Producer(s)	Ian Kirkpatrick
Julia Michaels singles chronology
Selena Gomez singles chronology
Audio video
	"Julia Michaels - Anxiety (Audio) ft. Selena Gomez" on YouTube

"Anxiety" is a song by American singer and songwriter Julia Michaels featuring guest vocals from Selena Gomez, from her fourth EP, Inner Monologue Part 1 (2019). The song was written by Michaels, Gomez, Scott Harris, and its producer Ian Kirkpatrick. It was sent to Australian radio on January 24, 2019 as the lead single from the EP and was the most added song the week after its release.^[1]

Background and composition

In an interview with Zane Lowe, Michaels said "I was like, 'I think it'd be really awesome to have a song with two women on it that struggle with the same thing, that are talking about something other than two women fighting for a guy's attention, or something like that. It's almost like a female empowerment song without it being a female empowerment song".^[2] Upon its release, Gomez said on Instagram: "This song is really close to my heart as I've experienced anxiety and I know a lot of my friends do too."^[3]

"Anxiety" lyrically chronicles struggles with mental health. Musically, it is composed of "snaps and a razor-sharp guitar",^[4] as well as "an upbeat acoustic lick and earworm of a melody". Gomez and Michaels "trade cleverly arranged verses about the often-isolating experience of anxiety and depression".^[3]

Critical reception

Paul Fletcher from iHeart Radio said "The track is centered around a plucky acoustic guitar part that settles into a slick pop groove. Both Michaels and Gomez offer endearingly frank verses about grappling with depression and social anxiety, though their lyrics are also tinged with a bit of self-deprecating humor."^[2] Ashley Iasimone, writing for Billboard, called the single "poignant".^[5]

Charts

Chart (2019)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[6]	67
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)^[7]	69
Ireland (IRMA)^[8]	79
Lithuania (AGATA)^[9]	91
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[10]	8
Swedish Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)^[11]	10
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)^[12]	28

Certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)^[13]	Gold	20,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)^[14]	Gold	40,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	January 24, 2019	Digital download streaming	Republic
Australia	January 24, 2019	Contemporary hit radio	Republic	^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b "Most Added: Julia Michaels takes over Aus radio with 'Anxiety'". The Music Network. January 31, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
"Anxiety enters at 22 – AirCheck Survey". RadioInfo Australia. February 7, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "NEW MUSIC: Julia Michaels Releases "Anxiety" Featuring Selena Gomez". iHeart Radio. January 25, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
^ ^a ^b Love Michael, Michael (January 24, 2019). "Selena Gomez Shares 'Anxiety' with BFF Julia Michaels". Paper. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
^ Rettig, James (January 24, 2019). "Stream Julia Michaels' New EP Inner Monologue, Part 1". Stereogum. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
^ Iasimone, Ashley (January 24, 2019). "Julia Michaels' New EP Features Songs With Selena Gomez, Niall Horan: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2019.
^ "ARIA Chart Watch #512". auspOp. February 16, 2019. Archived from the original on April 30, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
^ "Julia Michaels Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography Julia Michaels". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 3, 2019.
^ "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. February 1, 2019. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 4, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2019.
^ "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 5, 1 februari 2019". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
^ "Julia Michaels Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
^ "Brazilian single certifications – Julia Michaels – Anxiety" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
^ "Canadian single certifications – Julia Michaels ft. Selena Gomez – Anxiety". Music Canada. Retrieved October 21, 2020.

External links

"Julia Michaels - Anxiety (Lyric Video) ft. Selena Gomez" on YouTube

[AUSradio-1] "Most Added: Julia Michaels takes over Aus radio with 'Anxiety'". The Music Network. January 31, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.
"Anxiety enters at 22 – AirCheck Survey". RadioInfo Australia. February 7, 2019. Retrieved July 14, 2025.

[iHR-2] "NEW MUSIC: Julia Michaels Releases "Anxiety" Featuring Selena Gomez". iHeart Radio. January 25, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.

[Paper-3] Love Michael, Michael (January 24, 2019). "Selena Gomez Shares 'Anxiety' with BFF Julia Michaels". Paper. Retrieved April 1, 2019.

[Stereogum-4] Rettig, James (January 24, 2019). "Stream Julia Michaels' New EP Inner Monologue, Part 1". Stereogum. Retrieved January 28, 2019.

[Release-5] Iasimone, Ashley (January 24, 2019). "Julia Michaels' New EP Features Songs With Selena Gomez, Niall Horan: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2019.

[6] "ARIA Chart Watch #512". auspOp. February 16, 2019. Archived from the original on April 30, 2019. Retrieved April 1, 2019.

[sc_Canada_Julia_Michaels-7] "Julia Michaels Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2019.

[sc_Ireland3_Julia_Michaels-8] "Irish-charts.com – Discography Julia Michaels". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved March 3, 2019.

[9] "Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100)" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. February 1, 2019. Archived from the original on October 9, 2019. Retrieved December 4, 2019.

[10] "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 4, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2019.

[11] "Veckolista Heatseeker – Vecka 5, 1 februari 2019". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved April 4, 2019.

[sc_Billboarddigitalsongs_Julia_Michaels-12] "Julia Michaels Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2019.

[BrazilJulia_MichaelsAnxietysingleCertRef-13] "Brazilian single certifications – Julia Michaels – Anxiety" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved March 12, 2024.

[CanadaJulia_Michaels_ft._Selena_GomezAnxietysingleCertRef-14] "Canadian single certifications – Julia Michaels ft. Selena Gomez – Anxiety". Music Canada. Retrieved October 21, 2020.

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v t e Julia Michaels
Discography
Studio albums	Not in Chronological Order (2021)
Soundtrack albums	Wish (2023)
EPs	Nervous System (2017) Inner Monologue Part 1 (2019) Inner Monologue Part 2 (2019) Second Self (2025)
Singles	"Issues" "Uh Huh" "Worst in Me" "Hurt Somebody" "Heaven" "Jump" "Anxiety" "What a Time" "Okay" "If You Need Me" "Heartless"
Featured singles	"Carry Me" "Friends" (remix) "I Miss You" "Coming Home" "There's No Way" "Lie to Me" "Peer Pressure" "If the World Was Ending" "Cool Anymore"
Other songs	"Help Me Out"

v t e Selena Gomez
Awards and nominations Discography Live performances Songs Videography
Studio albums	Stars Dance Revival Rare I Said I Love You First
Compilation albums	For You
EPs	Another Cinderella Story EP Revelación
Singles	"Tell Me Something I Don't Know" "Come & Get It" "Slow Down" "The Heart Wants What It Wants" "Good for You" "Same Old Love" "Hands to Myself" "Kill Em with Kindness" "It Ain't Me" "Bad Liar" "Fetish" "Wolves" "Back to You" "I Can't Get Enough" "Lose You to Love Me" "Rare" "Boyfriend" "Past Life" (remix) "Ice Cream" "Baila Conmigo" "Selfish Love" "999" "Let Somebody Go" "Calm Down" (remix) "My Mind & Me" "Single Soon" "Love On" "Call Me When You Break Up" "Ojos Tristes" "Sunset Blvd"
Featured singles	"I Want You to Know" "We Don't Talk Anymore" "Trust Nobody" "Taki Taki" "Anxiety"
Promotional singles	"Whoa Oh!" (remix) "Magic" "Shake It Up" "Me & the Rhythm" "Look at Her Now" "Feel Me" "De Una Vez" "Scared of Loving You" "Younger and Hotter Than Me"
Charity singles	"Send It On" "Hands"
Other songs	"One and the Same" "Birthday" "Sober" "Only You" "Dance Again" "Vulnerable" "People You Know" "Dámelo To'" "Mi Camino" "Bluest Flame" "How Does It Feel to Be Forgotten" "Pick It Up"
Concert tours	Stars Dance Tour Revival Tour
Related	Rare Beauty Selena Gomez & the Scene Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me Selena + Chef
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