Meltdown (Niall Horan song)
2023 single by Niall Horan
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"Meltdown" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan, released through Capitol Records as the second single from his third studio album The Show released on 28 April 2023.[1]
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| Single by Niall Horan | ||||
| from the album The Show | ||||
| Released | 28 April 2023 | |||
| Length | 2:33 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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Background and release
On 13 April 2023, Horan announced the release of "Meltdown".[2] Taking to social media to discuss the song, Horan shared: "[the] song is basically about feeling anxious and being in that kind of freaking out moment but knowing deep down that everything will be alright."[3]
On 19 May 2023, Horan released an acoustic version of the single.[4][5]
Live performances
Chart performance
In Ireland, "Meltdown" debuted at number 15 on the Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50 on 5 May 2023.[8]
In the United Kingdom, on 2 May 2023, the Official Charts Company released their midweek chart predictions, and placed "Meltdown" at debuting at number 52 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100.[9] However, "Meltdown" debuted at number 62 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100[10] and debuted at number 48 on the UK Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 on 5 May 2023.[11]
In New Zealand, the single debuted at number 1 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart. (RMNZ).[12]
Charts
| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
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| Czech Republic Airplay (ČNS IFPI)[13] | 78 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[14] | 15 |
| Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[15] | 12 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tiparade)[16] | 1 |
| Netherlands (Single Tip)[17] | 7 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] | 1 |
| San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[19] | 35 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[20] | 62 |