Robbery (Lime Cordiale song)
2019 single by Lime Cordiale
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"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" | ||||
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| 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 | ||||
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| 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 4× Platinum in 2025.[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
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
Year-end charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 4× Platinum | 280,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[16] | Platinum | 30,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||