The Bandit (song)

"The Bandit" is a song by American rock band Kings of Leon. It was released as a digital download and for streaming on January 7, 2021, by RCA Records as the lead single from their eighth studio album When You See Yourself.[1]

"The Bandit"
Single by Kings of Leon
from the album When You See Yourself
Released	January 7, 2021
Length	4:10
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Caleb Followill Jared Followill Matthew Followill Nathan Followill
Producer(s)	Markus Dravs
Kings of Leon singles chronology
"Around the World" (2017) "The Bandit" (2021) "100,000 People" (2021)

Background

The band teased the song on their Instagram account on January 1, 2021. The song was written by the band and produced by Markus Dravs.[2]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[3]

• Markus Dravs – production
• Caleb Followill – songwriting
• Jared Followill – songwriting
• Matthew Followill – songwriting
• Nathan Followill – songwriting
• Sean Badum – engineering assistance
• Iain Berryman – engineering
• Ted Jensen – mastering
• Spike Stent – mix engineering

Charts

Chart (2021)	Peak position
Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[4]	13
Belgium (Ultratip Wallonia)[5]	26
Canada Hot Digital Songs (Billboard)[6]	39
Canada Rock (Billboard)[7]	24
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8]	32
UK Singles (OCC)[9]	82
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10]	28
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[11]	23

References

1. "Kings of Leon Preview New Album With 'The Bandit' and '100,000 People'". Rolling Stone. January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
2. "Kings Of Leon announce long-awaited new album 'When You See Yourself'". NME. January 7, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
3. "Credits / The Bandit / 100,000 People / Kings Of Leon – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
4. "Ultratop.be – Kings Of Leon – The Bandit" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
5. "Ultratop.be – Kings Of Leon – The Bandit" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved January 29, 2021.
6. "Kings Of Leon - Hot Canadian Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
7. "Kings of Leon Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
8. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
10. "Kings of Leon Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
11. "Kings of Leon Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 19, 2021.