"Fallin' (Adrenaline)",[2] originally titled "Fallin'",[3] is a song by American boy band Why Don't We. It was released on September 29, 2020, as the lead single from their second studio album The Good Times and the Bad Ones. It was the first song that the band released after their eight-month hiatus that began in early 2020. The song debuted and peaked at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the band's first and highest entry. The song samples "Black Skinhead" by Kanye West, from his 2013 album, Yeezus.[3]

"Fallin' (Adrenaline)"
Single by Why Don't We
from the album The Good Times and the Bad Ones
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2020 (2020-09-29)
Recorded2020
GenrePop rock[1]
Length3:36
LabelAtlantic
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Why Don't We singles chronology
"Chills"
(2019)
"Fallin' (Adrenaline)"
(2020)
"Lotus Inn"
(2020)
Music video
"Fallin' (Adrenaline)" on YouTube

Aside from the original song, various versions and remixes were later released. A live version, an acoustic version, and remixes by DJs Goldhouse, Vion Konger, James Hype, and Taska Black were released. South Korean boy group AB6IX released a remix of "Fallin' (Adrenaline)" on January 7, 2021.[4]

Music video

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The music video was uploaded on September 29, 2020. The visual depicts all five members performing on a drenched stage, sifting through rushing water. The video is reminiscent of action films, with the members singing from a cell tower that is soon to be struck by godzilla, or atop a jacked up car in a junkyard or even floating mid-air. Lastly, the group joins in one of the closing scenes, emulating the 1974 album cover of Queen's Queen II — with band member Avery's arms crossed across his chest, surrounded by his bandmates.[5]

Track listing

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Digital download[6]
No.TitleLength
1."Fallin’ (Adrenaline)"3:36
Digital download[7]
No.TitleLength
1."Fallin’ (Adrenaline)" (GOLDHOUSE Remix)3:45
Digital download[8]
No.TitleLength
1."Fallin’ (Adrenaline)" (Live)3:37
Digital download[9]
No.TitleLength
1."Fallin’ (Adrenaline)" (Vion Konger Remix)3:24
Digital download[10]
No.TitleLength
1."Fallin’ (Adrenaline)" (James Hype Remix)4:09
Digital download[11]
No.TitleLength
1."Fallin’ (Adrenaline)" (Acoustic)3:36
Digital download[12]
No.TitleLength
1."Fallin’ (Adrenaline)" (Taska Black Remix)3:36
Digital download[13]
No.TitleLength
1."Fallin’ (Adrenaline)" (AB6IX Remix)3:36

Chart performance

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"Fallin'" debuted at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart dated October 17, 2020, becoming their first ever entry on the chart.[14]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[2]

  • Daniel Seavey – Producer, drum programmer, guitar, keyboards, recording engineer, synthesizer, writer, vocalist
  • Corbyn Besson – Writer, guitar, vocalist, additional synthesizer
  • Jonah Marais – Writer, piano, vocalist, additional synthesizer
  • Zach Herron – Writer, guitar, vocalist, additional synthesizer
  • Jack Avery – Writer, guitar, vocalist, additional synthesizer
  • Jaycen Joshua – Producer, additional keyboards, additional synthesizer, drum programmer, masterer, mixer
  • Mike Seaberg – Additional Drum Programmer, additional keyboards, additional synthesizer, mixing engineer, recording engineer
  • Brent Pashke – Additional Guitar
  • Damon Riggins Jr. – Assistant Mix Engineer
  • Jacob Richards – Assistant Mix Engineer
  • David Loeffler – Executive Producer
  • Jelli Dorman – Recording Engineer
  • Kuk Harrell – Recording Engineer, vocal production
  • Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo – Writer
  • Cydel Young – Writer
  • Derrick Watkins – Writer
  • Elon Rutberg – Writer
  • Malik Jones – Writer
  • Michael Dean – Writer
  • Noah Goldstein – Writer
  • Sakiya Sandifer – Writer

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[25] Gold 35,000
United States (RIAA)[26] Gold 500,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ Mier, Tomás (September 29, 2020). "Why Don't We Says They're 'Now the Band We've Dreamed of Being' as They Start 'Most Exciting' Era". people.com. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "Credits / Fallin' (Adrenaline) / Why Don't We – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Mamo, Heran (September 30, 2020). "Why Don't We Are 'Fallin'' in Love & From the Highest Heights in New Music Video". Billboard. Retrieved October 17, 2020.
  4. ^ Lee, Jae-Im (January 7, 2021). "AB6IX and Why Don't We collaborate on a remix". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2021-01-30.
  5. ^ Matozzo, Marissa (September 29, 2020). "On Set of Why Don't We's Comeback Video". papermag.com. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
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  7. ^ Fallin' (Adrenaline) [GOLDHOUSE Remix] - Single by Why Don't We, retrieved January 30, 2021
  8. ^ Fallin' (Adrenaline) [Live] - Single by Why Don't We, retrieved January 30, 2021
  9. ^ Fallin' (Adrenaline) [Vion Konger Remix] - Single by Why Don't We, retrieved January 30, 2021
  10. ^ Fallin' (Adrenaline) [James Hype Remix] - Single by Why Don't We, retrieved January 30, 2021
  11. ^ Fallin' (Adrenaline) [Acoustic] - Single by Why Don't We, retrieved January 30, 2021
  12. ^ Fallin' (Adrenaline) [Taska Black Remix] - Single by Why Don't We, retrieved January 30, 2021
  13. ^ Fallin' (Adrenaline) [AB6IX Remix] - Single by Why Don't We, retrieved January 30, 2021
  14. ^ Cantor, Brian (October 12, 2020). "Why Don't We Celebrates Self-Written, Self-Produced "Fallin'" Making Top 40 On Billboard Hot 100 Chart". Headline Planet. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
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  16. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  17. ^ "EHR Top 40 2021.12.11". European Hit Radio. December 11, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
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  19. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  20. ^ "Why Don't We Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2020.
  21. ^ "Why Don't We Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  22. ^ "Why Don't We Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved November 17, 2020.
  23. ^ "Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2021" (in Hungarian). Mahasz. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  24. ^ "Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2022" (in Hungarian). Mahasz. Archived from the original on February 3, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  25. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2022 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  26. ^ "American single certifications – Why Don't We – Fallin' (Adrenaline)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 25, 2021.