Chainsaw (Nick Jonas song) explained

Chainsaw
Cover:	Nick-Jonas-Chainsaw-remix-cover.jpeg
Caption:	Cover for the Sluggo x Patrick Russel Remix
Type:	Promotional single
Artist:	Nick Jonas
Album:	Last Year Was Complicated
Recorded:	2015
Producer:	Sir Nolan

"Chainsaw" is a song recorded by American singer Nick Jonas from his third studio album, Last Year Was Complicated. It was released on May 13, 2016, by Island, Safehouse and Republic Records as the album's second Promotional single. The song was written by Nick Jonas, Simon Wilcox, Sean Douglas, Julia Michaels and Nolan Lambroza.

Background

On March 24, 2016, Jonas announced the song as part of the track list for his new album.^[1] He said that the song is one of his most vulnerable songs of the album and that it is inspired by his breakup with Olivia Culpo.^[2] He also said that "Chainsaw" is the most personal song he has ever written.^{[3] [4]}

Music video

A teaser of the music video was released online on May 9, 2016^[5] In the video Victoria's Secret and Portuguese model Sara Sampaio makes an appearance.^[6] The video was released on May 13, 2016 and is directed by Luke Monaghan. In the clip the singer wanders around an empty home reminiscing about a former girlfriend and all the memories they shared together before burning it down.

Live performance

During the taping of CMT Crossroads he performed the song and "Close" with Thomas Rhett and Danielle Bradbery.^[7] The song is part of the setlist of the Future Now Tour.^[8]

Track listing

• Digital download – remixes^[9]

1. "Chainsaw" – 3:36

Charts

Chart (2016)	Peak position
Portugal (AFP)^[10]	76
US Pop Digital (Billboard)^[11]	45

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label
Worldwide	May 13, 2016	Digital download
United States	December 16, 2016	Digital download (Sluggo x Patrick Russel Remix)

Notes and References

1. Nick Jonas Reveals New Album Title, Song Names, Collaborators & Drops Single 'Close' - Billboard. Billboard.
2. Web site: Nick Jonas Debuts New Song "Chainsaw" Live in Nashville: Watch. 23 April 2016.
3. Web site: Nick Jonas and Sara Sampaio Get Heated up in His "Chainsaw" Music Video. 13 May 2016.
4. Web site: Nick Jonas's New Song 'Chainsaw' is the Most Personal Song He's Ever Written. https://web.archive.org/web/20160513201843/http://www.mtv.com/news/2880611/nick-jonas-chainsaw-most-personal-song/. dead. May 13, 2016. MTV.
5. Web site: Island Records . Islandrecords.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160603192727/http://www.islandrecords.com/news/nick-jonas-releases-teaser-for-chainsaw/ . 2016-06-03.
6. Web site: Nick Jonas's New Music Video Features a Former Co-Star. 9 May 2016.
7. Web site: Nick Jonas Performs New Song 'Chainsaw' with Thomas Rhett. 24 April 2016. 11 May 2016. 17 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160517145143/http://www.etcanada.com/blogs/etc_192099/nick-jonas-performs-new-song-chainsaw-with-thomas-rhett/music. dead.
8. Web site: Concert review: Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas launch tour in Atlanta | Atlanta Music Scene with Melissa Ruggieri . 2016-07-11 . 2016-07-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160729070225/http://music.blog.ajc.com/2016/06/30/concert-review-and-photos-demi-lovato-and-nick-jonas-launch-tour-in-atlanta-with-heart-and-soul/ . dead .
9. Web site: Chainsaw (Sluggo x Patrick Russel Remix) - Single by Nick Jonas. iTunes. 16 December 2016.
10. Web site: Portuguesecharts.com - Singles (Week 20) . . May 30, 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160630174147/http://portuguesecharts.com/archive.asp?todo=show&woche=20&jahr=2016&sparte=s . June 30, 2016 .
11. http://www.billboard.com/biz/search/charts?f0=is_bmdb_track_id%3A7376765&f1=itm_field_chart_id%3A1178&refine=1