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"Just Give Me a Reason"
Song

"Just Give Me a Reason" is a song written and recorded by American recording artist and songwriter P!nk featuring Fun.'s lead singer Nate Ruess. The song was chosen as the third single from Pink's sixth studio album The Truth About Love (2012). Prior to its release, the song charted in many regions due to strong digital sales and a music video was filmed, as confirmed by Pink herself in an interview in France.[1]

The song became an international success, topping the Australian and New Zealand charts, as well as peaking within the Top 10 in the UK, Ireland, Canada and the United States, where it became P!nk's fourteenth Top 10 hit on the Hot 100.

Background

American singer-songwriter Nate Ruess co-wrote and provided vocals on "Just Give Me a Reason".

"Just Give Me a Reason" features Nate Ruess from the American band Fun. Originally, it was just a song writing session but Pink realised that she needed someone else to sing the song with her because she thought that it was more of a conversation than a one perspective song. She asked Ruess to do it with her and finally[clarification needed] got him to do the song.[2] The song is about the desire to hold on to a relationship even when it appears to be breaking down.[3]

Composition

"Just Give Me a Reason" is a pop ballad written by Pink and Nate Ruess and is produced by Jeff Bhasker. It starts of with simple piano playing. Pink then starts to sing the first verse and chorus. The chorus introduces drum machines and bass. The second verse is then sung by Nate Ruess and the rest of the song is sung as a duet. It has the duration of four minutes and two seconds.[4]

Chart performance

On the week of October 6, 2012, "Just Give Me a Reason" debuted at number 106 in the US and at number 75 in Canada. That was the same week that the second single of the album ("Try") debuted at number 56. "Just Give Me a Reason" has also debuted at 65 in Switzerland and 168 in France.[5]

In Australia, the song debuted at number 6 on the week of February 17, 2013, before peaking at #1 the following week. This makes The Truth About Love Pink's first album to score two number-one singles in the country, the first single being Blow Me (One Last Kiss). [6] This is also Nate Ruess's first number one song but third overall since his band fun. had two songs that went number one.

In the Netherlands, the song went to number one on 23 February 2013, marking it Pink's very first Dutch number one song in her 13-year career.

During the charting week ending March 30, 2013, "Just Give Me a Reason" became Pink's 14th top ten song on the Billboard Hot 100, jumping from number 18 to number 8.[7] The song is Ruess's third top ten on the Hot 100 and first as a solo artist.

Music video

Background and release

The video was filmed in November 2012. Pictures from the video were posted on twitter. In the pictures, Pink is lying in bed with what seems to be her husband Carey Hart. Pink was extremely disappointed by the leak, so the photos were deleted immediately after.[8] The official video was released on February 5th, 2013.[9] A behind the scenes video was later added to P!nk's VEVO channel, where P!nk confirms that the video was shot in a Los Angeles swimming pool.

Synopsis

The video shows Pink lying on a mattress in the middle of an artificial marsh, with fog surrounding the set and a star-studded background. The video is highly symbolic and its storyline is indirect, with references supporting the song's theme, including a teddy bear, a TV floating on the surface of water, the water itself and a wall made of wood in the background. The scenes include P!nk's solo mattress scene, another with Nate Ruess shows the two singers singing the song in a white, blank set, and a third scene showing P!nk and her husband Carey Hart embracing and diving.

Lyric video

An official lyric video was published on Pink's official VEVO account in September 2012. It features stars that sparkle in the background. The lyrics shown are sung by both Pink and Ruess.[4]

Credits and personnel

  • Pink - songwriter, vocals
  • Nate Ruess - songwriter, vocals
  • Jeff Bhasker - Producer, Keyboards, Synths and Programmer
  • Anders Mouridsen - Guitars
  • John X. Volaitis - Recording at Earthstar Creation Center, Venice, CA
  • Toni Maserati- Mixer
  • Justin Hergett- Assistant Mixer
  • James Krausse- Assistant Mixer

Credits adapted from The Truth About Love album liner notes.

Release history

February 26, 2013 (US) [10]
March 18, 2013 (UK)[11]

Charts

Chart (2012–13) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[12] 1
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[13] 21
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[14] 2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[15] 29
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[16] 4
Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[17] 20
Denmark (Tracklisten)[18] 16
France (SNEP)[19] 27
Ireland (IRMA)[20] 3
Israel (Media Forest)[21] 4
Italy (Musica e Dischi)[22] 35
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[23] 1
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[24] 1
Romania (Romanian Top 100)[25] 69
Scotland (OCC)[26] 1
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[27] 18
South Korea International Singles (Gaon)[28] 118
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[29] 46
Switzerland (Swiss Music Charts)[30] 7
UK Singles (OCC)[31] 3
US Billboard Hot 100[32] 8
US Pop Songs (Billboard)[33] 21
US Adult Pop Songs (Billboard)[34] 19

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[35] 2× Platinum 140,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[36] Gold 40,000^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[37] Platinum 15,000*

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ^ Lansky, Sam (Dec 14, 2012). "Pink's Next Single Is "Just Give Me A Reason" With Fun.'s Nate Ruess, Probably". Idolator. Buzz Media. Retrieved 16 December 2012.
  2. ^ "P!nk News | The Official P!nk Site". Pinkspage.com. 2012-09-21. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  3. ^ Just Give Me a Reason by Pink - Songfacts (accessed March 12, 2013)
  4. ^ a b "P!nk - Just Give Me a Reason (Official Lyric Video)". YouTube. 2012-09-11. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  5. ^ "P!nk and Nate Ruess - Just Give Me a Reason - Music Charts". Acharts.us. Retrieved 2012-11-10.
  6. ^ "P!nk feat. Nate Ruess - Just Give Me a Reason". australian-charts.com. Retrieved 2013-02-18.
  7. ^ Trust, Gary (2013-03-20). "Baauer Tops Hot 100 for Fifth Week, Despite Continued Streaming Slide". Retrieved 2013-03-20.
  8. ^ https://twitter.com/Pink/status/271403977336303617
  9. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpQFFLBMEPI
  10. ^ http://www.webcitation.org/6Eb1yad7C
  11. ^ http://www.radio1.gr/music/forthcoming_uk_singles.htm
  12. ^ http://www.ariacharts.com.au/chart/singles/800
  13. ^ "P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – Just Give Me a Reason" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  14. ^ "P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – Just Give Me a Reason" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50.
  15. ^ "P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – Just Give Me a Reason" (in French). Ultratop 50.
  16. ^ "P!nk Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  17. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 11. týden 2013 in the date selector.
  18. ^ "P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – Just Give Me a Reason". Tracklisten.
  19. ^ "Classements - P!nk feat. Nate Ruess - Just Give Me a Reason". Lescharts.com / Hung Medien. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
  20. ^ "Chart Track: Week 10, 2013". Irish Singles Chart.
  21. ^ "Media Forest Week 11, 2013". Israeli Airplay Chart. Media Forest.
  22. ^ "Musica&Dischi Italian Singles Chart Top 50" (in Italian). Musica & Dischi. March 14, 2013. Archived from the original on 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2013-03-19.
  23. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – P!nk feat. Nate Ruess" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40.
  24. ^ "P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – Just Give Me a Reason". Top 40 Singles.
  25. ^ "Official Romania chart". Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  26. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  27. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: insert 20139 into search.
  28. ^ "South Korea Gaon International Chart (Week: September 16, 2012 to September 22, 2012)". Gaon Chart. December 15, 2012. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
  29. ^ "P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – Just Give Me a Reason". Singles Top 100.
  30. ^ "Swiss Charts - P!nk feat. Nate Ruess - Just Give Me a Reason" (in German). Hitparade.ch / Hung Medien. Retrieved October 26, 2012.
  31. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  32. ^ http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1553826/baauer-tops-hot-100-for-fifth-week-despite-continued-streaming-slide. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  33. ^ http://www.billboard.com/charts/2013-03-30/pop-songs?order=gainer
  34. ^ http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/1552485/chart-highlights-blake-sheltons-cool-crowns-country-airplay
  35. ^ "ARIA Australian Top 50 Singles Chart - 11/03/2013". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 11 March 2013. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  36. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Pink – Just Give me a Reason". Music Canada.
  37. ^ "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart - 04 March 2013". Recording Industry Association of New Zealand. Archived from the original on March 4, 2013. Retrieved March 4, 2013.

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