Take My Hand (5 Seconds of Summer song)
2022 single by 5 Seconds of Summer
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"Take My Hand" is a song by Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. It was released on 1 April 2022 as the second single from their fifth studio album 5SOS5.[1]
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| Single by 5 Seconds of Summer | ||||
| from the album 5SOS5 | ||||
| Released | 1 April 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:59 | |||
| Label | BMG | |||
| Songwriter | Luke Hemmings | |||
| Producer | Michael Clifford | |||
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Background and composition
The band teased the song on 31 March 2022 via social media.[2] The song was written by lead singer Luke Hemmings and was produced by guitarist Michael Clifford.[3] Hemmings spoke about the song and its meaning.
"'Take My Hand' is a song the band is extremely proud of. We’re always proud of what we create, but this one is special. This one really feels like the heart of 5SOS. It’s about the fear of change in yourself and becoming accustomed to how you’ve always been. This song speaks on finally embracing that fear and embracing changes, because they’re changes for the better. It’s about realizing how lucky you are and never letting go of the one who helped you get to that place."[4]
Personnel
Credits for "Take My Hand" adapted from AllMusic.[6]
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Charts
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Australia Independent Singles (AIR)[7] | 5 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[8] | 72 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9] | 12 |
| UK Singles Downloads (Official Charts)[10] | 54 |