Rescue Me (OneRepublic song)

"Rescue Me" is a song by American band OneRepublic, released as the lead single from their upcoming fifth studio album Human through Interscope Records and Mosley Music Group on May 17, 2019.[1]

"Rescue Me"
Single by OneRepublic
from the album Human
Released	May 17, 2019
Length	2:38
Label	Interscope Mosley
Songwriter(s)	Ryan Tedder Brent Kutzle
Producer(s)	Ryan Tedder Brent Kutzle Tyler Spry
OneRepublic singles chronology
"Bones" (2019) "Rescue Me" (2019) "Wanted" (2019)
Music video
"Rescue Me" on YouTube

Promotion

The band announced the single on May 14, sharing a clip of a boy looking at a large waterfall before "eerie" music plays as the release date is shown.[2]

Music video

The music video shows a young boy, the protagonist, being chased by a group of abusers older than him. When he stops to observe the abusers and seems to have no escape, he begins to dance and discovers that he has powers, which he will use to overcome them.

It was directed by Christian Lamb and choreographed by Sherri Silver and was shot in Silverton, Oregon. It also features Cody Bingham from Dancing with the Stars: Juniors.[3]

The music video was released on May 17, 2019 and garnered over 100 million views.[4]

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2019) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[5] 26 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[6] 17 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[7] 27 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[8] 13 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] 58 Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[10] 8 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[11] 12 France (SNEP)[12] 106 Germany (Official German Charts)[13] 24 Greece International Digital Singles (IFPI)[14] 38 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[15] 32 Hungary (Single Top 40)[16] 20 Hungary (Stream Top 40)[17] 11 Ireland (IRMA)[18] 23 Italy (FIMI)[19] 24 Latvia (LAIPA)[20] 16 Lithuania (AGATA)[21] 11 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[22] 33 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[23] 71 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[24] 22 Norway (VG-lista)[25] 30 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[26] 27 Portugal (AFP)[27] 71 Scotland (OCC)[28] 67 Singapore (RIAS)[29] 20 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[30] 18 Slovenia (SloTop50)[31] 41 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[32] 31 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[33] 21 UK Singles (OCC)[34] 52 US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)[35] 5 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[36] 14 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[37] 29

Year-end charts Chart (2019) Position Australia (ARIA)[38] 97 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[39] 30 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[40] 78 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[41] 67 Germany (Official German Charts)[42] 59 Latvia (LAIPA)[43] 52 Portugal (AFP)[44] 222 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[45] 40 UK Cross Rhythms Annual Chart[46] 17 US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[47] 44

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[48]	Gold	35,000
Belgium (BEA)[49]	Gold	20,000
Canada (Music Canada)[50]	Gold	40,000
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[51]	Gold	45,000
France (SNEP)[52]	Gold	100,000
Germany (BVMI)[53]	Gold	200,000
Italy (FIMI)[54]	Platinum	50,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)[55]	Gold	15,000
Poland (ZPAV)[56]	Platinum	20,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[57]	Silver	200,000
United States (RIAA)[58]	Gold	500,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
Various	May 17, 2019	Digital download streaming	Interscope	[1]
United States	July 23, 2019	Top 40 radio		[59]

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