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Hurt Somebody

"Hurt Somebody" is a song by American singer-songwriter 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]

"Hurt Somebody"
Solo single cover
Single by Noah Kahan and Julia Michaels
from the album Busyhead and the EP Hurt Somebody
ReleasedSeptember 15, 2017
RecordedLos Angeles
Length2:48
LabelRepublic
Songwriter(s)
  • Noah Kahan
  • Scott Harris
Producer(s)
Noah Kahan singles chronology
"Fine"
(2017) 		"Hurt Somebody"
(2017) 		"Come Down"
(2018)
Julia Michaels singles chronology
"I Miss You"
(2017) 		"Hurt Somebody"
(2018) 		"Heaven"
(2018)
Audio video
"Noah Kahan, Julia Michaels - Hurt Somebody (Official Audio)" on YouTube

A duet version with American singer Julia Michaels was released on January 12, 2018.[3]

Reception

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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] It was featured in the 2018 movie The Darkest Minds.

Track listing

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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

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Hurt Somebody"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[19] 5× Platinum 350,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[20] Gold 40,000‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[21] Gold 45,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[22] Gold 15,000‡
Norway (IFPI Norway)[23] Gold 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[24] Silver 200,000‡
United States (RIAA)[25] Gold 500,000‡
Streaming
Sweden (GLF)[26] Gold 4,000,000†

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
† Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Release history and formats for "Hurt Somebody"
Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Various September 16, 2017 Digital download, streaming Solo Republic
January 12, 2018 Duet version
March 2, 2018 Duet version (Alex Adair remix) [27]

References

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  1. ^ "Interview w/ Vermont Based Singer-Songwriter Noah Kahan". Music Box Pete. October 16, 2017. Archived from the original on June 21, 2018. 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. Archived from the original on March 30, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  5. ^ "EP Review: Noah Kahan's 'Hurt Somebody' Triumphs with Heartache & Doubt". January 17, 2018. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  6. ^ "Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
  7. ^ "Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  8. ^ "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. ^ "Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved September 22, 2018.
  11. ^ "Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved July 13, 2018.
  12. ^ "Schweizer Charts 25/2018 - hitparade.ch". hitparade.ch. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  13. ^ "Noah Kahan & Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody". Singles Top 100. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  14. ^ "Julia Michaels Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 15, 2018.
  15. ^ "Julia Michaels Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  16. ^ "ARIA End of Year Singles 2018". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved January 10, 2019.
  17. ^ "Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2018". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  18. ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
  19. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  20. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Noah Kahan – Hurt Somebody". Music Canada. Retrieved August 24, 2022.
  21. ^ "Danish single certifications – Noah Kahan, Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  22. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Noah Kahan and Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody". Recorded Music NZ. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  23. ^ "Norwegian single certifications – Noah Kahan – Hurt Somebody" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  24. ^ "British single certifications – Noah Kahan/Julia Michaels – Hurt Somebody". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  25. ^ "American single certifications – Noah Kahan – Hurt Somebody feat. Julia Michaels". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved March 27, 2022.
  26. ^ "Sverigetopplistan – Noah Kahan" (in Swedish). Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  27. ^ "Hurt Somebody (Alex Adair remix)". iTunes Australia. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
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