"Blame" is a song by American rock group The Maine. The song was released on June 9, 2023 as the lead single from their ninth studio album, The Maine.[1] The song peaked at number 25 on the US Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.[2]
| "Blame" | ||||
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 Acoustic version cover art | ||||
| Single by The Maine | ||||
| from the album The Maine | ||||
| Released | June 9, 2023 | |||
| Studio | 8123 Studios | |||
| Genre | Pop punk[1] | |||
| Length | 3:10 | |||
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| Songwriter(s) | John O'Callaghan | |||
| Producer(s) | Colby Wedgeworth | |||
| The Maine singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "Blame" on YouTube | ||||
Background
edit"Blame" is about, "navigating a new way of life introduced through the digital age."[3] In an interview with Phoenix New Times, bassist Garrett Nickelsen stated, "The song 'Blame' talks about the feeling of what it is to be a human in this internet age and reacting to things like likes... I think it's talking about the time we're living in, specifically [O'Callaghan] having a child and what that feels like and the anxiety that can come with that joy."[3]
Composition
edit"Blame" was written by John O'Callaghan and was produced by Colby Wedgeworth. The song has been described as a "self-reflective song" that explores the theme of accepting responsibility for past mistakes and the desire to make amends, according to O'Callaghan.[4] He explained the song's meaning stating, "In lieu of being too wordy, 'Blame' was written to myself from myself. This tune is more or less about both placing and accepting blame for things I wish I could redo. The only rub is I can't go backwards, only forwards."[5] The claps featured on the song was a "happy little accident," thought of by O'Callaghan while the band was in Franklin, Tennessee, with producer Colby Wedgeworth.[6]
Music video
editA music video for "Blame" was released on June 9, 2023 and was directed by Guadalupe Bustos. The video was filmed in the band's hometown of Phoenix, Arizona and was shot at The Nile Theater.[7]
Track listing
editDigital download
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Blame" | 3:10 |
| 2. | "How to Exit a Room" | 3:44 |
Personnel
editCredits for "Blame" adapted from AllMusic.[8]
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The Maine
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Production
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Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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| US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[2] | 25 |
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | June 9, 2023 | Digital download | 8123 | [9] |
| United States | June 27, 2023 | Alternative radio | Photo Finish | [10] |
References
edit- ^ a b Teddy Coward (June 9, 2023). "The Maine Announce Self-Titled Album Via Two New Singles". Rock Sound. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ a b "The Maine Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ a b Sophia Biazus (November 15, 2023). "Why Tempe band The Maine's latest album sounds different from their others". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- ^ "The Maine Announce New Album To Release 8.1.23 and Two New Tracks, blame & how to exit a room". Melodic. June 10, 2023. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Logan White (June 9, 2023). "The Maine Announce Self-Titled Album + Release Two New Singles". Substream Magazine. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ Keaton Mae (December 4, 2023). "Exclusive Interview: We 'Blame' The Maine For Our Amazing 2023". The Honey Pop. Retrieved December 14, 2023.
- ^ Area Ahn (June 9, 2023). "Don't blame Us If You Haven't Listened to The Maine's New Music". The Honey Pop. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ "Blame - The Maine Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
- ^ "blame/how to exit a room - Single by The Maine". Apple Music. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
- ^ "Future Releases - Alternative Radio". All Access Mediabase. Archived from the original on June 14, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023.