I'm Too Sensitive For This Shit (stylized in all uppercase; also censored as I'm Too Sensitive For This X) is Hayley Kiyoko's fourth extended play. It was announced on October 9, 2019 via social media and was released on January 14, 2020 through Atlanic and Empire.[1]
Background[]
The project was hinted at on October 7, 2019 when Kiyoko tweeted that she had a "surprise [...] [coming] this week".[2] On October 8, 2019 Kiyoko posted to her Instagram story that she would be announcing "some cool stuff"[3] and later that day confirmed that she was going to release new music.[4] She also stated that she was suffering from depression the past months and was writing new songs through it and is hoping that those songs will help others with their struggles too.[5][4]
On October 9, 2019 the project was unveiled to be I'm Too Sensitive For This Shit.[1] Kiyoko said the following when announcing it:
- "I find myself constantly discovering who I am while battling new demons. Everyday is something new. Sometimes it’s scary to face head on as it challenges us to be braver. Maybe our brains just tick a little differently. Maybe we have a monster inside our head trying to distract us. Maybe we are always looking for a reason to run. Whatever it may be, this internal struggle is what makes us complex, special beings who deserve to find strength. Because we will. [...] So as a tribute to this journey, I’m going to release a collection of songs from now through January. This project is about all of these feelings I’ve been learning to embrace because they are what make me, well, me. And it’s dedicated to you. I hope you love them like I love you."
- —Kiyoko via Instagram[1]
It was also later revealed that this project would be an extended play rather than originally thought her sophmore album which Kiyoko is still working on.[6] On October 10, 2019 Kiyoko also announced the I'm Too Sensitive For This Shit Tour which was ultimately cancelled on January 18, 2020 "due to a lot of factors not aligning".[6]
The second single "Demons" was announced to be released on October 11, 2019.[7] On November 5, 2019 Kiyoko announced that she is going to release another song off of her EP in November.[8] "L.O.V.E. Me" was released on November 15, 2019 as the EP's third song.[9] On December 13, 2019 "Runaway" was released as the EP's fourth song.[10]
Cover art[]
The cover art was shot by Amanda Charchian.[1] Bobbie Leigh is featured on the cover art alongside Kiyoko herself.[1]
Tracklist[]
| Standard | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
| 1. | "Demons" | Kiyoko, Brandon Skeie, Paul Shelton, Patrick Morrisey & Kill Dave | Morrissey & Kill Dave | 2:59 |
| 2. | "L.O.V.E. Me" | Kiyoko, Kill Dave & Bibi Bourelly | Morrissey & Kill Dave | 2:39 |
| 3. | "Runaway" | Kiyoko, David Dahlquist, Marcus Lomax & Patrick Morrissey | Kiyoko, Pat Morrissey & Kill Dave | 2:31 |
| 4. | "I Wish" 
|
Kiyoko, Morrissey, Jason Evigan, Bibi Bourelly | Evigan, Morrissey | 3:25 |
| 5. | "She" | Hayley Kiyoko | Hayley Kiyoko | 3:11 |
Singles[]
The EP's lead and first single, "I Wish", was released on July 18, 2019.
"Demons" was released as the EP's second single on October 11, 2019.
The third single, "L.O.V.E. Me", was released on November 15, 2019.
"Runaway" was released as the EP's fourth single on December 13, 2019.
The fifth and final single, "She", was released on January 17, 2020.
Tour[]
- Main article: I'm Too Sensitive For This Shit Tour
On October 10, 2019 Kiyoko announced the I'm Too Sensitive For This Shit Tour in support of the EP. The tour was scheduled for early 2020 but was completely cancelled on January 18, 2020 "due to a lot of factors not aligning".[11][6]
Trivia[]
- Kiyoko had previously considered to name her debut album, Expectations, I'm Too Sensitive For This Shit.[12]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Instagram - @halyeykiyoko - announcement of the project
- ↑ Twitter - @hayleykiyoko - "I have a surprise for you this week ☺️"
- ↑ Instagram via Twitter - @hayleykiyoko via @HayleyKNews - "#IG | Hayley’s Instagram Story #2 - October 8, 2019"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Instagram via Twitter - @hayleykiyoko via @HayleyKNews - "#IG | Hayley’s Instagram Story #6 - October 8, 2019
- ↑ Instagram via Twitter - @hayleykiyoko via @HayleyKNews - "#IG | Hayley’s Instagram Story #5 - October 8, 2019
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Instagram - Cancellation of the tour
- ↑ Twitter - @hayleykiyoko - "NEW SINGLE. OUT FRIDAY. #imtoosensitiveforthisshit"
- ↑ Twitter - "I’m gonna release another song off of #imtoosensitiveforthisshit this month ☺️"
- ↑ Twitter - @hayleykiyoko - "NEW SINGLE. OUT FRIDAY. #imtoosensitiveforthisshit"
- ↑ Twitter - @hayleykiyoko - "RUNAWAY. FRIDAY AT MIDNIGHT"
- ↑ Instagram - Announcement of I'm Too Sensitive For This Shit Tour
- ↑ RollingStone - "Hayley Kiyoko Knows She Is ‘Too Sensitive for This Shit’"