Indie pop duo She & Him, composed of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, is enjoying a major resurgence as their 2008 track “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today” captures global attention thanks to a viral TikTok trend featuring nostalgic and cinematic videos.
The song’s renewed popularity has been particularly strong in the Philippines, generating over 650 million TikTok views and 28 million YouTube views locally in just the past month. The sleeper hit has climbed multiple charts, reaching No. 15 on the Daily Spotify Philippines chart, No. 24 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100, and No. 1 on Spotify’s Daily Viral Philippines chart.
Thanks to streaming momentum and social media traction, She & Him now consistently ranks among the top 200 artists on Spotify Philippines, with an average of 3 million local listeners. In response to Filipino fans’ enthusiasm, the duo recently released an official Tagalog lyric video, which has already amassed over 70,000 YouTube views in two weeks.
About She & Him
Formed in Portland, Oregon in 2006, She & Him blends folk-pop songwriting with vintage-inspired melodies. Nearly two decades after its release, “I Thought I Saw Your Face Today” continues to resonate worldwide and became the first track in Merge Records’ history to surpass 100 million streams on Spotify.
The viral resurgence proves the enduring charm of She & Him’s music and highlights the power of social media in bringing classic songs to a new generation of listeners.
