Outnumbered (song) explained

Outnumbered
Cover:Outnumbered Dermot Kennedy.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Dermot Kennedy
Album:Without Fear
Released:14 June 2019
Genre:Folk-pop
Length:4:05
Producer:Koz
Prev Title:Lost
Prev Year:2019
Next Title:Resolution
Next Year:2020

"Outnumbered" is a song by Irish singer Dermot Kennedy from his debut studio album Without Fear, serving as the album's ninth track. The song was written by Kennedy alongside Jay Mooncie, Scott Harris and the song's producer Stephen Kozmeniuk. Riggins Recording, Interscope Records and Island Records released the song as the lead single from Without Fear on 14 June 2019.

Background

Kennedy announced the single via his social media the day before its release.[1] When asked about the song, Kennedy said "'Outnumbered' is an attempt to comfort anybody who is feeling overwhelmed. A reminder that beauty can be found no matter how dark the night may seem. I hope it can be a source of reassurance to anyone going through hard times. To know that things will get better and that hard times will become a thing of the past."[2]

Composition

Musically, the song is a folk-pop song with R&B influences.[3] Lyrically the song is about comforting someone who is feeling overwhelmed.[4]

Music video

The song's music video was released 8 July 2019 via YouTube Artist on the Rise. It was directed by Luke Monaghan[5] and filmed in Wicklow, Ireland area and at the Carlisle Grounds.[6] When asked about the music video, Kennedy said "With this video what I wanted to show was a lot of different people in different situations, all reaching some level of comfort within their struggle. That despite whatever hardship they're enduring, they feel some solace knowing that it will pass and that through love and support from the people closest to them, good times will find them again."[7]

Live performances

Kennedy performed the song at the Glastonbury Festival 2019. He also performed it at YouTube Space NYC in August 2019.[8]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[9]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2019–2020)Peak
position
Lithuania (AGATA)[10] 89
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[11] 32
Slovenia (SloTop50)[12] 11
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[13] 21
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[14] 8

Year-end charts

Chart (2019)Position
Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[15] 74
Ireland (IRMA)[16] 5
UK Singles (OCC)[17] 69
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[18] 65
Chart (2020)Position
Ireland (IRMA)[19] 13
UK Singles (OCC)[20] 94
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[21] 71

Release history

RegionDateFormatVersionLabelRef.
Various14 June 2019Original[23]
Italy28 June 2019Contemporary hit radioUniversal[24]
United Kingdom26 July 2019[25]
Various16 August 2019Acoustic[26]
30 August 2019Remixes[27]
Australia25 October 2019Contemporary hit radioOriginalUniversal[28]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dermot Kennedy on Instagram: "'Outnumbered' tomorrow. Sign up to the mailing list to get a lot more exciting news first - link in my stories". Instagram. 2019-09-03.
  2. Web site: Dermot Kennedy Shares New Single 'Outnumbered' Ahead of Debut Album. janette. 2019-06-13. Girl Underground Music. 2019-09-03.
  3. Web site: Dermot Kennedy Previews Forthcoming Debut Album with Stunning "Outnumbered" / Ones To Watch. Ones To Watch. 2019-09-03.
  4. Web site: Dermot Kennedy announces debut album with lead single "Outnumbered". The Line of Best Fit. 2019-09-03.
  5. Web site: Dermot Kennedy – Outnumbered. Black Dog Films. 2019-09-03.
  6. Web site: Dermot Kennedy Releases New Video for 'Outnumbered'. Juengling. Selina. Hotpress. 2019-09-03.
  7. Web site: Dermot Kennedy Releases Brand New Video for 'Outnumbered'. Umusic. 2019-09-03.
  8. Web site: Dermot Kennedy - Outnumbered (Live at YouTube Space NYC). 14 August 2019 . YouTube. 2019-09-03.
  9. Web site: Outnumbered - Dermot Kennedy. Tidal. 3 September 2019.
  10. Web site: Savaitės klausomiausi (TOP 100). lt. AGATA. 14 October 2019. 29 November 2019.
  11. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. 12 August 2019. 3 September 2019.
  12. Web site: SloTop50 – Slovenian official singles chart. slotop50.si. 13 January 2020.
  13. Adult Pop Songs: February 29, 2020. Billboard. 25 February 2020.
  14. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: October 19, 2019. Billboard. 21 March 2020.
  15. Web site: Jaaroverzichten 2019. Ultratop. 20 December 2019.
  16. Web site: Ireland's Official Top 50 biggest songs of 2019. Official Charts Company. White. Jack. 9 January 2020. 11 January 2020.
  17. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2019. Official Charts Company. 4 January 2020.
  18. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2019. Billboard. 21 March 2020.
  19. Web site: Ireland's Official Top 50 biggest songs of 2020. Official Charts Company. White. Jack. 10 January 2021. 11 January 2021.
  20. Web site: End of Year Singles Chart Top 100 – 2020. Official Charts Company. 5 January 2021.
  21. Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2020. Billboard. 5 December 2020.
  22. Web site: Ireland's official biggest songs of 2021. Official Charts Company. Griffiths. George. 9 January 2022. 10 January 2022.
  23. Web site: Dermot Kennedy on Instagram: "'Outnumbered' from my forthcoming debut album 'Without Fear' is out now. Pre-order the album now to get early access to tickets for my...". Instagram. 2019-09-03.
  24. Web site: DERMOT KENNEDY "Outnumbered" (Radio Date: 28/06/2019). radiodate.it. 2019-09-03.
  25. Web site: BBC Sounds Mixes - Radio 1 Playlist, Listen and subscribe to the entire Radio 1 playlist. BBC. 26 July 2019 . 2019-09-05.
  26. Web site: Outnumbered (Acoustic) - Single by Dermot Kennedy. 2019-09-03.
  27. Web site: Outnumbered (Remixes) - Single by Dermot Kennedy. 2019-09-03.
  28. Web site: Singles To Radio. The Music Network. 2019-10-25.

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