"Wreckage" is a song by American country music singer Nate Smith, released as a promotional single on November 18, 2022 ahead of the release of his self-titled debut album (2023). It was written by Smith, Mary Kutter, Chris Sligh and Paul Wrock, and produced by Joel Bruyere of Canadian Christian rock band Thousand Foot Krutch.
| "Wreckage" | |
|---|---|
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| Promotional single by Nate Smith | |
| from the album Nate Smith | |
| Released | November 18, 2022 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 3:32 |
| Label | Arista Nashville |
| Songwriter(s) |
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| Producer(s) | Joel Bruyere |
| Music video | |
| "Wreckage" on YouTube | |
Content
editIn the song, Nate Smith thanks his significant other for staying with him and seeing the person he is, as opposed to others in the past who have not accepted and left him: "I'm a little damaged, but damn you saw the good / When everyone saw baggage, you loved when no one could / Laying in this bed beside you, I don't have to hide away / You see all the wreckage and it wrecks me that you stay".[1][2]
Live performances
editNate Smith performed the song at Billboard Country Live on July 7, 2023.[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2023) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 69 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[5] | 20 |
References
edit- ^ "CMT Roundup: New Music From Dierks Bentley with Billy Strings, Brian Kelley, Ashley Cooke, Nate Smith and more". CMT. November 18, 2022. Archived from the original on November 21, 2022. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (December 2, 2022). "New Country Songs You Need To Hear Right Now: Nate Smith, Ashley Cooke, Jay Allen & More". Country Now. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "Nate Smith Performs His Song 'Wreckage' | Billboard Country Live In Concert". Billboard. June 7, 2023. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100: Week of May 13, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Country Update" (PDF). Billboard. May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.