Prey (Peyton List song)

"Prey" is a song by American singer-songwriter Peyton List for her eighth studio album. It was released on October 5, 2029, as the second single for the album, the first single being Coffee Shop. List wrote the song alongside Taylor Swift and Max Martin. Upon its release, the song was met with critical acclaim, with many critics praising its lyrical vulnerability and production. The song won Best Music Video at the 2031 iHeartRadio Music Awards.

Background and release
"New Year's Day" was written and produced by Peyton List and Jack Antonoff. Antonoff described that the song "reaches a point of vulnerability which likely won't be seen much throughout the rest of the album".

Critical reception
The song received generally positive reviews. Vulture said: "Prey isn't as good as Coffee Shop, but it doesn't want to be. The song is just a frightening reminder that no matter what good celebrities like List do, it will be swept under the rug and only the bad will be highlighted by news magazines and internet blogs."

Commercial performance
The song debuted at number 40 and later peaked at number 8 on the Hot Country Songs chart. It also peaked at number 30 on Country Airplay chart. It debuted and peaked at number 86 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Live performances
A performance of "New Year's Day" recorded live in October 2029 and uploaded to List's YouTube account.