Dumb Decisions

What this is

Dumb Decisions by Ely Oaks & LAVINIA.

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What we measured

In the 300 most recent public TikTok videos we reviewed on 28 July 2026, we counted 261 different accounts and 18,547,840 combined views at the time we looked.

These figures describe that one dated sample, not the sound's total use. We do not know from a single sample whether use of this sound is rising or falling, and we do not say that it is.

Videos reviewed

300

Accounts

261

Views in sample

18.5M

Avg per video

61.8K

Sampled

2026-07-28

Creative direction

Use the track to soundtrack a moment where you chose fun over logic.

Looks like a fit for: Gen Z creators who love aesthetic vlogs and relatable angst

• Do: Cut to the beat drop at 0:14 for a transition or reveal
• Do: Use text overlay to describe the 'dumb decision' (e.g., 'booked a flight at 3am')
• Do: Film a face cam lip-sync during the chorus for emotional impact
• Do: Use the sound for a fast-paced montage of your best summer memories
• Avoid: Don't use the sound past the 20s mark; the hook is in the first 15 seconds
• Avoid: Don't make the video too dark; keep the visual aesthetic bright and casual
• Avoid: Don't ignore the lyrics; ensure the video matches the 'longing' mood

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