If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)

"If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)"
Single by the 1975
from the album Notes on a Conditional Form
Released	23 April 2020 (2020-04-23)
Genre	Pop synth-pop
Length	5:19 3:59 (radio edit)
Label	Dirty Hit Polydor
Songwriter(s)	Matthew Healy George Daniel Adam Hann Ross MacDonald
Producer(s)	Matthew Healy George Daniel Jonathan Gilmore
The 1975 singles chronology
"Jesus Christ 2005 God Bless America" (2020) "If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)" (2020) "Guys" (2020)
Music video
"If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)" on YouTube

"If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)" is a song by English band the 1975 from their fourth studio album, Notes on a Conditional Form (2020). The song was released on 23 April 2020 through Dirty Hit and Polydor Records as the sixth single from the album. It was written by band members Matty Healy, George Daniel, Adam Hann and Ross MacDonald. Production of the song was handled by Daniel and Healy alongside Jonathan Gilmore. FKA Twigs provides operatic background vocals on the song's ambient new-age introduction, Rashawn Ross performs the trumpet and flugelhorn in the choruses, and Bob Reynolds performs the tenor and alto saxophone solo in the bridge. Videos of the band performing the song were widely circulated on social media several months prior to its official release, quickly becoming a fan-favourite, and resulting in a high degree of anticipation among their fanbase.

"If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)" is a pop and synth-pop song composed in a retro style that draws heavily from the music of the 1980s. Its instrumentation consists of high-octave alternative guitars, drumbeat kicks, brass horns, sparkling 1980s-style synths, and digital samples. The song's maximalist production combines elements of funk, techno, indie pop, dance music and pop rock in its composition. Lyrically, the song details Healy's growing obsession and sexual encounters with a woman he meets on the internet. In its exploration of online relationships, the song deals with themes of technology, cybersex, dependency and despondency. The song drew comparisons to the soundtracks of John Hughes' coming-of-age films, the works of Tears for Fears, Duran Duran and Bruce Springsteen, and the 1975's own pop-oriented tracks.

Upon release, "If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)" was acclaimed by contemporary music critics, many of whom deemed it a standout from Notes on a Conditional Form. Specific praise was given to the production, retro 1980s style, and embodiment of The 1975's signature sound. The song later appeared on numerous year-end lists. It attained international chart success, peaking within the top five on the US Billboard Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and New Zealand Hot Singles charts, the top 20 in Scotland and Ireland, as well as number 50 in Belgium and number 85 in Australia. Domestically, the song reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's highest-charting single to date in the United Kingdom. A music video for the song was released on 23 April 2020. Directed by Adam Powell, the video features black and white visuals of The 1975 performing in front of a brick wall. It was well received by critics, who praised the simplicity and references to The 1975's early music videos.