Fallin' (Adrenaline) Explained
"Fallin (Adrenaline)", originally titled "Fallin", 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.[2]
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.[3]
Music video
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.[4]
Chart performance
"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.[5]
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
- 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
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Notes and References
- Web site: Why Don't We Says They're 'Now the Band We've Dreamed of Being' as They Start 'Most Exciting' Era. people.com. Mier. Tomás. September 29, 2020. October 15, 2020.
- Why Don't We Are 'Fallin' in Love & From the Highest Heights in New Music Video. Billboard. Mamo. Heran. September 30, 2020. October 17, 2020.
- Web site: Lee. Jae-Im. January 7, 2021. AB6IX and Why Don't We collaborate on a remix. 2021-01-30. Korea JoongAng Daily. en.
- Web site: On Set of Why Don't We's Comeback Video. papermag.com. Matozzo. Marissa. September 29, 2020. October 15, 2020.
- Web site: Why Don't We Celebrates Self-Written, Self-Produced "Fallin" Making Top 40 On Billboard Hot 100 Chart. Headline Planet. Cantor. Brian. October 12, 2020. October 23, 2020.
- Web site: EHR Top 40 2021.12.11. European Hit Radio. December 11, 2020. September 4, 2021.
- Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 12, 2020. October 23, 2020.
- Web site: Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2021. Mahasz. hu. February 2, 2022.
- Web site: Rádiós Top 100 - hallgatottsági adatok alapján - 2022. Mahasz. hu. February 4, 2023. February 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203044628/https://slagerlistak.hu/archivum/eves-osszesitett-listak/radios/2022. live.
