Robbery (Lime Cordiale song)

"Robbery" is a song by Australian pop rock duo Lime Cordiale, released on 20 September 2019 as the fifth single from their second studio album 14 Steps to a Better You (2020).

"Robbery"
Single by Lime Cordiale
from the album 14 Steps to a Better You
Released	20 September 2019
Length	3:43
Label	Chugg Music
Lime Cordiale singles chronology
"Inappropriate Behaviour" (2019) "Robbery" (2019) "I Touch Myself (Triple J Like a Version)" (2019)
Music video
"Robbery" on YouTube

The song was polled at number 7 in the Triple J Hottest 100, 2019.

The music video was nominated for Best Video at the ARIA Music Awards of 2020.^[1]

The song was nominated for Most Performed Alternative Work at the APRA Music Awards of 2021.^[2]

Background

In an interview, Lime Cordiale member Louis Leimbach said:

"I love the 60s feel to the song. The whole song could just be a baritone sax and a snare and all the main elements would be there. The song all started with that line 'Hey, there's been a robbery'. When you meet someone, even just for a moment, they make an impact and then they're gone. You're left feeling robbed. You feel as though you need to find them somehow but it's no use."^[3]

Release

"Robbery" was released for digital download and on streaming services on 20 September 2019.^[4]

Chart performance

"Robbery" debuted and peaked at number 63 on the ARIA Singles Chart for the chart dated 3 February 2020, a week after polling at number 7 in Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2019.^[5]

"Robbery" was certified gold in Australia in June 2020,^{[citation needed]} before being certified platinum by the year's end.^[6]

Music video

The music video was directed and produced by Jack Shepherd, Oliver Leimbach, Louis Leimbach, James Jennings, Felix Bornholdt, Nich Polovineo and Adam Haynes.

Synopsis

The video follows a "broken-hearted" Louis to various landmarks and vistas across Spain, Ireland, France, England, Netherlands, Belgium and Australia as he searches for romance.^[7]

Critical reception

Debbie Carr of Triple J called the song a "cute lil ditty" saying the duo "have nailed the art of the impossibly catchy hooks".^[8]

Credits and personnel

Song credits

Adapted from the parent album's liner notes.^[9]

Musicians

Lime Cordiale

• Oliver Leimbach – vocals, guitar, bass, saxophone, trumpet, flute, clarinet, kazoo
• Louis Leimbach – vocals, guitar, bass, saxophone, trumpet, flute, clarinet, kazoo

Other musicians

• Shane Eli Abrahams – writing^[a]
• Jonathan Parkfar – writing^[a]
• Bijou Choder – writing^[a]
• James Jennings – drums
• Felix Bornholdt – keyboards
• Nicholas Polovineo – trombone, trumpet, flugelhorn
• Chris O'Dea – baritone saxophone

Technical

• Dave Hammer – production, mixing
• Brian Lucey at Magic Gardens Mastering – mastering

Artwork

Adapted from the band's official website.^[11]

• Louis Leimbach – cover design

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Robbery"

Chart (2019–2020)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)^[12]	63
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[13]	28

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Robbery"

Chart (2020)	Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)^[14]	16
Chart (2021)	Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)^[15]	47

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)^[6]	Platinum	70,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Notes

1. Abrahams, Parkfar and Choder are only credited respectively as "S. Abrahams", "J. Parkfar", and "B. Choder" within the album's liner notes,^[9] with each of their names credited in full online.^[10]

References

1. ARIA Award previous winners. "Winners by Award – Artisan Awards – Best Video". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 December 2019.
2. "Nominees announced for the 2021 APRA Music Awards". APRA AMCOS. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
3. English, Laura (20 September 2019). "Lime Cordiale drop single 'Robbery' with video & add more dates to national tour". Music Feeds. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
4. "Robbery – Single by Lime Cordiale on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
5. "The ARIA Report: Week Commencing 3 February 2020". No. 1561. Australian Recording Industry Association. 3 February 2020. {{cite magazine}}: Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
6. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2020 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
7. "Lime Cordiale release new single and video "Robbery"". Amnplify. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
8. Carr, Debbie (20 September 2019). "Lime Cordiale chase love across the world in kitschy track, "Robbery"". Triple J. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
9. 14 Steps to a Better You (booklet). Lime Cordiale. London Cowboys / Chugg Music. 2020. 9-324690-176632.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
10. "Robbery by Lime Cordiale on Jaxsta – Overview". Jaxsta. 20 September 2019. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
11. "Robbery Print — Lime Cordiale". Lime Cordiale.com. from the original on 18 March 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
12. . auspOp. 1 February 2020. Archived from the original on 1 February 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
13. "Hot Singles Chart for the week dated 29 September 2019". Recorded Music NZ. 29 September 2019. from the original on 27 September 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
14. "Australian Artist (ARIA) End of Year Singles Chart 2020". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
15. "ARIA Artists Top 50 Singles for 2021". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2022.