Chainsaw (Nick Jonas song)
"Chainsaw" | ||||
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Single by Nick Jonas | ||||
from the album Last Year Was Complicated | ||||
Released | May 13, 2016 | |||
Format | Digital download | |||
Recorded | 2015 | |||
Length | 3:19 | |||
Label | ||||
Writer(s) | ||||
Producer(s) | Sir Nolan | |||
Nick Jonas singles chronology | ||||
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"Chainsaw" is a song recorded by American singer Nick Jonas from his upcoming third studio album, Last Year Was Complicated. It was released on May 13, 2016, by Island, Safehouse and Republic Records as the album's second single. The song was written by Nick Jonas, Simon Wilcox, Sean Douglas, Julia Michaels and Nolan Lambroza.
Contents
Background
On March 24, 2016, Jonas announced the song as part of the tracklist for his new album.[1] He said that the song is one of his most vulnerable songs of the album and that it is inspired by his breakup with Olivia Culpo.[2] He also said that "Chainsaw" is the most personal song he has ever written.[3][4]
Music video
A teaser of the music video was released online on May 9, 2016[5] In the video supermodel and Victoria's Secret angel Sara Sampaio make an appearance.[6] The video was released on May 13, 2016 and is directed by Luke Monaghan. In the clip the singer wanders around an empty home reminiscing about a former girlfriend and all the memories they shared together before burning it down.
Live performance
During the taping of CMT Crossroads he performed the song and "Close" with Thomas Rhett and Danielle Bradbery.[7]
Charts
Chart (2016) | Peak position |
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Portugal (AFP)[8] | 76 |
US Pop Digital (Billboard)[9] | 45 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Worldwide | May 13, 2016 | Digital download | [10] |
References
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- ↑ http://www.idolator.com/7630968/nick-jonas-chainsaw
- ↑ http://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/art-books-music/a15626/nick-jonas-chainsaw-music-video/
- ↑ http://www.mtv.com/news/2880611/nick-jonas-chainsaw-most-personal-song/
- ↑ http://www.islandrecords.com/news/nick-jonas-releases-teaser-for-chainsaw/
- ↑ http://www.teenvogue.com/story/nick-jonas-chainsaw-teaser
- ↑ http://www.etcanada.com/blogs/etc_192099/nick-jonas-performs-new-song-chainsaw-with-thomas-rhett/music
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f[0]=is_bmdb_track_id%3A7376765&f[1]=itm_field_chart_id%3A1178&refine=1
- ↑ http://www.islandrecords.com/news/nick-jonas-releases-teaser-for-chainsaw/