Meltdown (Niall Horan song) explained

Meltdown
Cover:Niall Horan - Meltdown.png
Border:yes
Type:single
Artist:Niall Horan
Album:The Show
Length:2:33
Label:Capitol
Producer:
  • Little
  • Ryan
Prev Title:Heaven
Prev Year:2023
Next Title:You Could Start a Cult
Next Year:2023

"Meltdown" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan, released through Capitol Records as the second single from his third studio album The Show released on 28 April 2023.[1]

Background and release

On 13 April 2023, Horan announced the release of "Meltdown".[2] Taking to social media to discuss the song, Horan shared: "[the] song is basically about feeling anxious and being in that kind of freaking out moment but knowing deep down that everything will be alright."[3]

On 19 May 2023, Horan released an acoustic version of the single.[4] [5]

Live performances

On 15 May 2023, Horan performed "Meltdown" on The Voice.[6] [7]

Chart performance

In Ireland, "Meltdown" debuted at number 15 on the Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50 on 5 May 2023.[8]

In the United Kingdom, on 2 May 2023, the Official Charts Company released their midweek chart predictions, and placed "Meltdown" at debuting at number 52 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100.[9] However, "Meltdown" debuted at number 62 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100[10] and debuted at number 48 on the UK Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 on 5 May 2023.[11]

In New Zealand, the single debuted at number 1 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart. (RMNZ).[12]

Charts

Chart (2023–2024)! scope="col"
Peak
position
Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[13] 12
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tiparade)[14] 1
Netherlands (Single Tip)[15] 7
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] 1
San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[17] 35

Release history

Region! scope="col"
VersionDateFormat(s)Label
VariousOriginal28 April 2023Capitol[18]
ItalyRadio airplayUniversal[19]
Various25 August 2023[20]
VariousAcoustic19 May 2023[21]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Niall Horan Has a 'Meltdown' on Second Single From 'The Show': Stream It Now. Billboard. Rowley. Glenn. 28 April 2023. 28 April 2023.
  2. Web site: Niall Horan Announces New Single 'Meltdown': Here's When It Arrives. Billboard. Rowley. Glenn. 13 April 2023. 14 April 2023.
  3. Web site: Niall Horan Offers a Shoulder to Lean on in the Midst of a 'Meltdown' on New Single. Rolling Stone. Paul. Larisha. 28 April 2023. 28 April 2023.
  4. Web site: My favourite acoustic version of a song I've ever done. I know you love these . Meltdown acoustic out Friday !. Twitter. 17 May 2023. 19 May 2023.
  5. Web site: Niall Horan - Meltdown (Acoustic). Spotify. 19 May 2023. 19 May 2023.
  6. Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper Take the Stage on 'The Voice. Rolling Stone. Paul. Larisha. 16 May 2023. 19 May 2023.
  7. Niall Horan, Chance The Rapper Perform as 'The Voice' Top 5 Revealed. Billboard. Brandle. Lars. May 16, 2023. May 19, 2023.
  8. Web site: Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50 05 May 2023 - 11 May 2023. Official Charts. 5 May 2023. 5 May 2023.
  9. Web site: Official Singles Chart Update Top 100 01 May 2023 - 07 May 2023. Official Charts. 2 May 2023. 2 May 2023.
  10. Web site: Official Singles Chart Top 100 05 May 2023 - 11 May 2023. Official Charts. 5 May 2023. 5 May 2023.
  11. Web site: Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 05 May 2023 - 11 May 2023. Official Charts. 5 May 2023. 5 May 2023.
  12. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 8 May 2023. 7 May 2023.
  13. Web site: Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of May 10, 2023. Billboard Japan. ja. 10 May 2023.
  14. Web site: Tiparade Week 29. Dutch Top 40. 25 March 2024.
  15. Web site: Dutch Single Tip 01/07/2023. dutchcharts.nl. nl. 1 July 2023.
  16. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 8 May 2023. 6 May 2023.
  17. Web site: Top 50 – Radio San Marino RTV – 11/06/2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230611055904/https://www.sanmarinortv.sm/radio/radio-san-marino/top-50-ascoltare . 2023-06-11 . it . . 11 June 2023 . 21 July 2024.
  18. Web site: Meltdown, Niall Horan . live . https://archive.today/20230428143541/https://www.qobuz.com/gb-en/album/meltdown-niall-horan/i2ctdhmhziahc . 28 April 2023 . 28 April 2023 . Qobuz.
  19. Web site: Bellone . Dario . 28 April 2023 . NIALL HORAN "Meltdown" (Radio Date: 28/04/2023) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230428142321/https://radiodate.it/radio-date/niall-horan-meltdown-235031-28-04-2023-radiodate/ . 28 April 2023 . 28 April 2023 . radiodate.it . it.
  20. "Meltdown" release formats:
    • Web site: Meltdown - 7" Single . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230413201442/https://shop.niallhoran.com/products/meltdown-7-single . 13 April 2023 . 28 April 2023 . Niall Horan Official Store.
    • Web site: Meltdown - CD Single . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230414225354/https://shop.niallhoran.com/products/meltdown-cd-single . 14 April 2023 . 28 April 2023 . Niall Horan Official Store.
  21. Web site: Niall Horan - Meltdown (Acoustic). Apple Music. 19 May 2023. 19 May 2023.

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