Who Said (MØ song)

"Who Said" is a song by Danish singer-songwriter MØ. It was released on 17 October 2024, through Sony Music UK, as the lead single from her fourth studio album, Plæygirl.^[1]

"Who Said"
Single by MØ
from the album Plæygirl
Released	17 October 2024 (2024-10-17)
Length	3:07
Label	Sony UK
Songwriter(s)	Karen Marie Ørsted Clementine Douglas Nick Sylvester Ronni Vindahl Karin Dreijer Olof Bjorn Dreijer
Producer(s)	Nick Sylvester
MØ singles chronology
"Fake Chanel" (2024) "Who Said" (2024) "Sweet" (2025)
Music video
"Who Said" on YouTube

Background

In 2024, MØ began a new chapter in her career with the release of "Who Said", following the tenth anniversary of her debut album No Mythologies to Follow. Originally written as a demo in 2015 with producer Ronni Vindahl, the track took shape years later during sessions between Copenhagen and Los Angeles, where she collaborated with producer Nick Sylvester and songwriter Clementine Douglas. The song explores themes of fear of commitment and personal change, marking a reflective yet energetic return for the artist.^[1]

Reflecting on the pressures that followed her mainstream breakthrough with "Lean On", she described a renewed desire to create from a place of artistic authenticity. She also expressed inspiration from fellow artists like Charli XCX and Chappell Roan, noting how their unapologetic individuality and creative freedom have helped shift pop culture and encouraged her to embrace a more liberated artistic mindset. This period signaled a transition into a new chapter of her career, defined by self-reflection, personal growth, and a more focused, collaborative creative process.^[2]

Composition

Dork described the song as "an ode to youthful sass and swagger," calling it "the independence anthem that we all need to hear," which explores themes of re-establishing healthy relationships and putting oneself first, set over a "sumptuous, sunny soundscape."^[3]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Apple Music.^[4]

• Karen Marie Ørsted — vocals, songwriter
• Clementine Douglas — songwriter
• Nick Sylvester — producer, songwriter
• Ronni Vindahl — songwriter
• Karin Dreijer — songwriter
• Olof Bjorn Dreijer — songwriter
• Lars Stalfors — mixing engineer
• Ruairí O'Flaherty — mastering engineer

Track listing

• Digital download and streaming^[4]

1. "Who Said" – 3:07

• Digital download and streaming – Remixes^[5]

1. "Who Said" (Vindahl Edit) – 3:06
2. "Who Said" (Sassy 009 Remix) – 2:22
3. "Who Said" – 3:07

Release history

Release dates, formats and versions of "Who Said"

Region	Date	Format	Version	Label	Ref.
Worldwide	17 October 2024	Digital download	Original	Sony UK	[4]
	22 November 2024		Vindahl Edit		[6]
			Sassy 009 Remix		[7]