Hurt Somebody

"Hurt Somebody"
Solo single cover
Single by Noah Kahan and Julia Michaels
from the album Hurt Somebody
Released September 15, 2017
Format Digital download
Recorded Los Angeles
Length 2:48
Label Republic
Songwriter(s)
  • Noah Kahan
  • Scott Harris
Producer(s)
Noah Kahan singles chronology
"Fine"
(2017)		 "Hurt Somebody"
(2017)

"Fine"
(2017)		 "Hurt Somebody"
(2018)
Julia Michaels singles chronology
"I Miss You"
(2017) I Miss You2017		 "Hurt Somebody"
(2018) Hurt Somebody2018		 "Heaven"
(2018) Heaven2018

"Hurt Somebody" is a song by 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]

A duet version with American singer-songwriter 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]

Track listing

Digital download (Noah Kahan solo)
No.TitleLength
1."Hurt Somebody"2:48
Digital download (Noah Kahan with Julia Michaels)
No.TitleLength
1."Hurt Somebody"2:48
Digital download – Noah Kahan with Julia Michaels [Alex Adair remix])
No.TitleLength
1."Hurt Somebody"3:30

Charts

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 14
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[7] 8
Denmark Airplay (Tracklisten)[8] 17
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[9] 13
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[10] 33
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[11] 29
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 88
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 35

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/Sales
Australia (ARIA)[14] 2× Platinum 140,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[15] Gold 15,000*

*sales figures based on certification alone
^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history

Region Version Date Format Label Ref.
Various Solo September 16, 2017 Digital download, streaming Republic
Duet version January 12, 2018
Duet version (Alex Adair remix) March 2, 2018 [16]

References

  1. ↑ "Interview w/ Vermont Based Singer-Songwriter Noah Kahan". Music Box Pete. October 16, 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Noah Kahan Doesn't Want to 'Hurt' Anyone on New Single: Exclusive". Billboard. September 14, 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Hurt Somebody Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels". Genius. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Julia Michaels Has Jumped on Noah Kahan's 'Hurt Somebody', A Future #1". November 2017. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  5. ↑ "EP Review: Noah Kahan's 'Hurt Somebody' Triumphs with Heartache & Doubt". January 17, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Hitlisten.NU – Noah Kahan – Hurt Somebody" (in Danish). Tracklisten. Retrieved May 26, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Nederlandse Top 40 – week 40, 2018" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40 Retrieved October 6, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Charts.nz – Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody". Singles Top 100. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Julia Michaels Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  14. ↑ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. September 10, 2018. Retrieved September 8, 2018.
  15. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – Noah Kahan and Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Hurt Somebody (Alex Adair remix)". iTunes Australia. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
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