Hurt Somebody
2017 single by Noah Kahan and Julia Michaels
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"Hurt Somebody" is a song by American singer-songwriter Noah Kahan, released on September 15, 2017, as the lead single from his extended play of the same name. The song was written by Kahan and Scott Harris in Nashville and was recorded with Joel Little in Los Angeles.[1] Kahan told Billboard: "'Hurt Somebody' is about the paralyzing fear of not being able to cut loose ends – even if it's ultimately for the greater good. Ending things can be painful, and 'Hurt Somebody' illuminates the inner dialogue of trying to stomach the weight of that decision."[2]
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| "Hurt Somebody" | ||||
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Solo single cover | ||||
| Single by Noah Kahan and Julia Michaels | ||||
| from the album Busyhead and the EP Hurt Somebody | ||||
| Released | September 15, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | Los Angeles | |||
| Length | 2:48 | |||
| Label | Republic | |||
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| Noah Kahan singles chronology | ||||
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| Julia Michaels singles chronology | ||||
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| Audio video | ||||
| "Noah Kahan, Julia Michaels - Hurt Somebody (Official Audio)" on YouTube | ||||
A duet version with American singer Julia Michaels was released on January 12, 2018.[3]
Reception
Nic Kelly from Project U said: "It has that instantly addictive feeling to it. It's simple, understated and melodically perfect."[4]
Mitch Mosh from Atwood Magazine, in a review of the EP, wrote: "Originally released as a solo performance, Michaels' presence adds new perspective, harmony and vision to an already-intense song about the fear of cutting loose ends."[5] It was featured in the 2018 movie The Darkest Minds.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hurt Somebody" | 2:48 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hurt Somebody" | 2:48 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Hurt Somebody" | 3:30 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[19] | 5× Platinum | 350,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[20] | 2× Platinum | 160,000‡ |
| Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[21] | Gold | 45,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[22] | 3× Platinum | 90,000‡ |
| Norway (IFPI Norway)[23] | Gold | 30,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[24] | Gold | 400,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[25] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
| Streaming | ||
| Sweden (GLF)[26] | Gold | 4,000,000† |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | September 16, 2017 | Digital download, streaming | Solo | Republic | |
| January 12, 2018 | Duet version | ||||
| March 2, 2018 | Duet version (Alex Adair remix) | [27] |