Take It from Me (Jordan Davis song)

"Take It from Me" is a song co-written and recorded by American country pop singer Jordan Davis. It was released in May 2018 as the second single from Davis's debut album Home State (2018). Davis wrote the song with his brother Jacob and Jason Gantt, the former saying he suggested that it be about advice-seeking and Jordan gave it a more literally approach, being about the early stages of a relationship. "Take It from Me" peaked at number two and four on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts respectively. It also reached number 46 on the Hot 100 chart. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has sold 77,000 copies in the United States as of April 2019. The song achieved similar chart success in Canada, reaching number four on the Canada Country chart and number 67 on the Canadian Hot 100. It was also certified Platinum by Music Canada, denoting sales of over 80,000 units in that country. An accompanying music video for the song, directed by Eric Ryan Anderson, follows a couple's adventures through New York City.

"Take It from Me"
Single by Jordan Davis
from the album Home State
ReleasedMay 7, 2018 (2018-05-07)
Genre
Length2:54
LabelMCA Nashville
Songwriter(s)
  • Jordan Davis
  • Jacob Davis
  • Jason Gantt
Producer(s)Paul DiGiovanni
Jordan Davis singles chronology
"Singles You Up"
(2017)		 "Take It from Me"
(2018)		 "Slow Dance in a Parking Lot"
(2019)

Content and history

Jordan Davis wrote the song with his brother, Jacob Davis, and Jason Gantt. Of the songwriting process, Jordan Davis said that his brother provided the idea of an "advice-seeking song", which he then chose to write "a little bit more literally".[2] He also told Billboard that "is a song about the early stages of a relationship when it doesn't matter what she wants from you, she can take it -- your time, your shirts, anything -- she can have it. I think everybody has gone through that honeymoon phase of a relationship".[3]

Commercial performance

The song reached number two on Billboard's Country Airplay chart dated March 9, 2019, having been blocked from number one by Luke Combs's "Beautiful Crazy".[4] On the Billboard Hot 100, it debuted at number 75 the week of January 12, 2019.[5] Eight weeks later, it peaked at number 46 and stayed on the chart for thirteen weeks.[6][7] It has sold 77,000 copies in the United States as of April 2019.[8] It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on August 16, 2019.[9]

In Canada, the track debuted at number 97 on the Canadian Hot 100 the week of February 2, 2019.[10] Seven weeks later, it peaked at number 67 and remained on the chart for ten weeks.[7][11] It was certified platinum by Music Canada on September 13, 2019, denoting sales of over 80,000 units in that country.[12]

Music video

The song's video was directed by Eric Ryan Anderson. It was shot in New York City and follows a couple's adventures through the city. Davis premiered the video on Billboard's website in July 2018.[3]

Track listing
Original version
No.TitleLength
1."Take It from Me" (original version)2:54
Stripped version
No.TitleLength
1."Take It from Me" (Stripped version)2:54
Brandon Day version
No.TitleLength
1."Take It from Me" (Brandon Day remix)3:00

Charts

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[12] Platinum 80,000
United States (RIAA)[9] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References
  1. "For Jordan Davis, The Success Of "Take It From Me" Is Even Sweeter Since He Shares It With His Brother". The Ranch KKUS. January 7, 2019.
  2. Liptak, Carena (August 29, 2018). "Jordan Davis: Writing 'Take It from Me' with Brother Jacob Makes the Song Extra Special". The Boot. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  3. Weatherby, Taylor (July 24, 2018). "Jordan Davis Brings 'Take It From Me' to Life Across NYC in New Video: Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2019.
  4. "Country Airplay". Billboard. March 9, 2019. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  5. "The Hot 100". Billboard. January 12, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  6. "The Hot 100". Billboard. March 9, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  7. "Take It From Me by Jordan Davis". aCharts.co. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  8. Bjorke, Matt (April 8, 2019). "Top 30 Digital Country Tracks: April 8, 2019". RoughStock. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  9. "American single certifications – Jordan Davis – Take It from Me". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH. 
  10. "Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. February 2, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  11. "Canadian Hot 100". Billboard. March 23, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2020.
  12. "Canadian single certifications – Jordan Davis – Take It from Me". Music Canada.
  13. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 19, 2019.
  14. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  15. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  16. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  17. "Jordan Davis Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  18. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
  19. "Country Airplay – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
  20. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
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