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Knock Yourself Out XD

"Knock Yourself Out XD" is a song recorded by the American musician Porter Robinson. It was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop as the second single from his third studio album, Smile! :D. It was accompanied by a music video.

"Knock Yourself Out XD"
Single by Porter Robinson
from the album Smile! :D
ReleasedApril 24, 2024 (2024-04-24)
GenreSynth-pop
Length2:48
LabelMom + Pop
SongwriterPorter Robinson
Producers
  • Porter Robinson
  • Gavin Bendt
Porter Robinson singles chronology
"Cheerleader"
(2024)		 "Knock Yourself Out XD"
(2024)		 "Russian Roulette"
(2024)

Composition

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On the song's sounds and melody, Alex Rigotti of NME said that "Knock Yourself Out XD" shows Robinson going towards a pop direction.[1] Rigotti called it "euphoric".[1] Robin Murray of Clash described the song as "a pop trailblazer, a rock of future-facing production and incredible energy."[2] Paul Simpson of AllMusic described how "the song's sunny, guitar-driven melody eventually gives way to a drum'n'bass-influenced coda".[3] Clash's Robin Murray described it as "quite upbeat [with] a playful, Y2K sound".[4] Eric Torres from Pitchfork described the song as "fizzy synthpop" and wrote that the song "circles restlessly around the producer's earnest, unvarnished vocal delivery and an earworm 8-bit melody."[5]

The song's lyrics were touched on by numerous reviewers. Dan Harrison of Dork noted that they "indulg[e] in playful self-awareness" through "pop culture references and personal anecdotes".[6] Pitchfork reviewer Anna Gaca noted the satirical and tongue-in-cheek approach Robinson takes towards celebrity-worship culture, highlighting his irreverent and humorous treatment of being a celebrity.[7] The Independent reviewer Carla Feric also commented on the tongue-in-cheek nature of the lyrics, describing it as "fun" and "adding brightness" to Smile! :D.[8] Writing for Billboard, Jason Lipshutz remarked that Robinson "jump[s] between sardonic one-liners and hooks that could satisfy stadiums" in the song.[9] Simpson described the lyrics as an example of Smile! :D's "goofy, often self-deprecating humor".[3] Murray said that the song is "honest and personal".[4]

Release and reception

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"Knock Yourself Out XD" was released on April 24, 2024, through Mom + Pop. It accompanied by a music video directed by Uncanny and creatively directed by Bradley & Pablo.[10] Murray described the video as "some wicked visuals".[2]

Murray said that the track "is definitely a strong opener and one of [Clash's] favorite tracks from the album".[4]

Gaca praised the catchy melody and clever lyrics, framing the song as an enjoyable critique of both celebrity status and fan expectations.[7]

Harrison wrote that the song "encapsulates [Smile! :D's] ability to be both deeply introspective and unabashedly fun".[6]

On May 1, 2025, "Knock Yourself Out XD", alongside its preceding single "Cheerleader", was added to Dance Dance Revolution World.[11]

Year-end lists

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Year-end rankings of "Knock Yourself Out XD"
Publication List Rank Ref.
The Fader The 50 Best Songs of 2024 41 [12]
Paste The 100 Best Songs of 2024 48 [13]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Knock Yourself Out XD"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[14]39

Release history

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Version Region Date Format(s) Label
Original Worldwide April 24, 2024 Mom + Pop

References

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  1. 1 2 Rigotti, Alex (April 24, 2024). "Porter Robinson announces new album Smile! :D with euphoric single 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". NME. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Murray, Robin (April 25, 2024). "Porter Robinson Announces New Album Smile! :D". Clash. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  3. 1 2 Simpson, Paul. "Smile! :D review". AllMusic. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  4. 1 2 3 Murray, Robin (July 29, 2024). "Porter Robinson – Smile! :D". Clash. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
  5. ↑ "The 41 Most Anticipated Albums of Summer 2024". Pitchfork. June 20, 2024. Retrieved May 2, 2025.
  6. 1 2 Harrison, Dan (July 26, 2024). "Porter Robinson – Smile! :D". Dork. Archived from the original on July 26, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  7. 1 2 Gaca, Anna (April 26, 2024). "Porter Robinson: 'Knock Yourself Out XD'". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Blur reflect on bucket list Wembley Stadium gig in their latest concert album". The Independent. July 24, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
  9. ↑ Lipshutz, Jason (December 18, 2024). "Staff Picks: 20 Pop Songs From 2024 That Deserved to Be Smashes". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2024.
  10. ↑ Harrison, Dan (April 25, 2024). "Porter Robinson has revealed his third studio album, Smile! :D". Dork. Retrieved April 25, 2024.
  11. ↑ @DDR_573 (April 29, 2025). "【新規楽曲追加!】5月1日(木)10:00(JST)より、新規楽曲「Cheerleader / Porter Robinson」「Knock Yourself Out XD / Porter Robinson」を追加!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 28, 2025 – via X (formerly Twitter).
  12. ↑ "The 50 best songs of 2024". The Fader. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
  13. ↑ "The 100 Best Songs of 2024". Paste Magazine. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Porter Robinson Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
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