| Hurt Somebody | |
| Cover: | Hurt Somebody by Noah Kahan (solo single).jpg |
| Caption: | Solo single cover |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Noah Kahan and Julia Michaels |
| Album: | Busyhead and the EP Hurt Somebody |
| Released: | September 15, 2017 |
| Recorded: | Los Angeles |
| Length: | 2:48 |
| Label: | Republic |
| Chronology: | Noah Kahan |
| Prev Title: | Fine |
| Prev Year: | 2017 |
| Next Title: | Come Down |
| Next Year: | 2018 |
"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]
A duet version with American singer Julia Michaels was released on January 12, 2018.[3]
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.
| Peak position | |
| Switzerland Airplay (Schweizer Hitparade)[6] | 14 |
|---|---|
| Position | ||
| Australia (ARIA)[7] | 42 | |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[8] | 71 | |
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[9] | 65 |
| Various | September 16, 2017 | Digital download, streaming | Solo | Republic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2018 | Duet version | ||||
| March 2, 2018 | Duet version (Alex Adair remix) | [10] |