We Are the People (Martin Garrix song)
2021 single by Martin Garrix featuring Bono and the Edge
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"We Are the People" is a song by Dutch DJ and record producer Martin Garrix, featuring Bono and the Edge from Irish rock band U2.[1][2] It was officially released on 14 May 2021 as the official song for the UEFA Euro 2020.[3][4] It was first performed in full at a virtual opening ceremony at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.[5][6]
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| Single by Martin Garrix featuring Bono and the Edge | ||||
| Released | 14 May 2021 | |||
| Genre | Progressive house, dance-rock | |||
| Length | 3:37 | |||
| Label | STMPD RCRDS | |||
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Composition
"Creating the music for one of the biggest sports events in the world together with Bono and the Edge has been an incredible experience. I’m very proud of what we did together and excited to finally share it with the world!"
— Martin Garrix about the song.[7]
The song, written and produced by the artists themselves,[8] was described as a "crossover dance-rock".[9][10]
Music video
UEFA Euro 2020
Credits and personnel
- Martin Garrix – producer, lyrics, composer, arrangement[14]
- The Edge – guitar, composer[15][14]
- Bono – vocals, lyrics[14]
- Simon Carmody – lyrics[14]
- Giorgio Tuinfort – composer, arrangement, piano[14]
- Albin Nedler – composer, background vocals[14]
- Kristoffer Fogelmark – composer, background vocals[14]
- Pierre-Luc Rioux – additional guitar[11]
- Frank van Essen – strings[11]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Monthly charts
Year-end charts
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Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Austria (IFPI Austria)[59] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| Belgium (BRMA)[60] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[61] | Gold | 20,000‡ |
| France (SNEP)[62] | Gold | 100,000‡ |
| Italy (FIMI)[63] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||