"Army" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding from her third studio album, Delirium (2015). The song was serviced to contemporary hit radio in the United States on 19 April 2016 as the album's third single in North America, and second overall on 15 January 2016.
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Composition
"Army" is written in the key of B major with a tempo of 87 beats per minute. Goulding's vocals span from B3 to B4. The song was written about Goulding's best and closest friend, Hannah.
Music video
The music video for "Army" was directed by Conor McDonnell and premiered on 14 January 2016. Shot in black and white, the video features Goulding having fun with friends in several settings, as well as performing the song live.
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Delirium.
Recording
Recorded at MXM Studios (Los Angeles, California) and Wolf Cousins Studios (Stockholm, Sweden)
Vocals recorded at Studio at the Palms (Las Vegas, Nevada)
Mixed at MixStar Studios (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York City, New York)
