Marry Me (Jason Derulo song)

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"Marry Me"
Marry Me - Single Cover.jpg
Single by Jason Derulo
from the album Tattoos and Talk Dirty
ReleasedSeptember 1, 2013[1]
Recorded2012
GenrePop
Length3:45
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Jonas Jeberg
Jason Derulo singles chronology
"Talk Dirty"
(2013) 		"Marry Me"
(2013) 		"Trumpets"
(2013)

"Marry Me" is a song by American recording artist Jason Derulo, released as the second single in the US and Canadian markets (third overall) from his third studio album, Tattoos (2013) (US version titled Talk Dirty). The song was written by Jason Derulo, Jonas Jeberg, "Hookman" Marlin Bonds, Andy Marvel while the song's production was handled by Jonas Jeberg. It is the third track on Tattoos and the eleventh and final track on Talk Dirty.

Background and release[]

During an interview with On Air with Ryan Seacrest, Derulo revealed that he wrote the song as an ode to his then girlfriend, former American Idol winner, singer Jordin Sparks.[2] He also shared his favorite lyric: " '.... 105 is the number that comes to my head when I think of all the years I want to be with you.' It’s one of those things you want to wake up next to that person forever so 105 is the number that I thought of".[2][3][4][5]

Music video[]

The music video to "Marry Me" was released on Derulo's YouTube account on September 23, 2013. The video also features Jordin Sparks who appears on the video since Derulo dedicated to her.[6] The music video also premiered on BET's 106 & Park the same day. In the video, Derulo can be seen buying a ring, waking up with Sparks, Derulo playing the piano while Sparks lays on top. Then, other scenes include the two of them relaxing in a bathtub, watching a movie, eating and fighting with flour. The older version of Derulo and Sparks at the end were played by Derulo's real-life grandparents.

Critical reception[]

Karen Lanza of Popcruch said Derulo "has simultaneously granted the world its next top wedding tune and given girlfriend Jordin Sparks good reason to go shopping for a fancy white gown" and called it an "upbeat love song"[7] Arjanwrites.com praised Jason vocals and writing skill in the song explaining "Marry Me" neatly shows off Derulo's vocal chops and poignant songwriting savvy. It's a heartfelt, hook laden and soaring melodic ballad with a proper stomp that drives home the key message of the song."[8]

Release and artwork[]

The artwork for the single features the diamond ring seen in Derulo's computerized neck tattoo on the album cover of Tattoos. The song made its world premiere of the new song on On Air with Ryan Seacrest on Monday August 26, 2013, and was made available for digital download through digital retailers on the day.[2]

Usage in media[]

The song was featured in the 2014 re-release of the game Grand Theft Auto V on the fictional radio station "Radio Los Santos", despite the station not playing R&B, it was also featured in Comedy Central animated series South Park episode "Basic Cable".

Track listing[]

  • Digital download[1]
  1. "Marry Me" – 3:45

Charts[]

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[25] 2× Platinum 140,000double-dagger
Canada (Music Canada)[26] Gold 40,000*
Norway (IFPI Norway)[27] Platinum 10,000*
United States (RIAA)[28] Platinum 1,000,000double-dagger
Streaming
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[29] Gold 900,000dagger

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
double-dagger Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
dagger Streaming-only figures based on certification alone.

Credits and personnel[]

  • Vocals – Jason Derulo
  • Lyrics – Jason Desrouleaux, Jonas Jeberg, "Hookman" Marlin Bonds, Andy Marvel
  • Producer – Jonas Jeberg
  • Label – Warner Bros. Records Inc.

Release history[]

Region Date Format Label
Canada[30] August 26, 2013
  • Digital download
 Warner Music Group
United States[1]
United States September 10, 2013
  • Warner Music Group
  • Beluga Heights
France September 23, 2013 Digital download[31] Warner Music Group

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/marry-me-single/id692580887
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c "On Air with Ryan Seacrest – News & More from the Live Radio Show". On Air with Ryan Seacrest.
  3. ^ "New Music: Jason Derulo – Marry Me – ThisisRnB.com – Hot New R&B Music, Videos, News". www.thisisrnb.com.
  4. ^ "Jordin Sparks Engaged to Jason Derulo? Singer Plays Coy About a Huge Ring".
  5. ^ "New Music: Jason Derulo – 'Marry Me'". Rap-Up.
  6. ^ Video on YouTube
  7. ^ "Jason Derulo, 'Marry Me' – Song Review". PopCrush.
  8. ^ "Review: Jason Derulo Premieres New Single 'Marry Me'". www.arjanwrites.com.
  9. ^ "Australian-charts.com – Jason Derulo – Marry Me". ARIA Top 50 Singles.
  10. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Jason Derulo – Marry Me" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40.
  11. ^ "Ultratop.be – Jason Derulo – Marry Me" (in French). Ultratip.
  12. ^ "Jason Derulo Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard.
  13. ^ "Lescharts.com – Jason Derulo – Marry Me" (in French). Les classement single.
  14. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Jason Derulo – Marry Me" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 2019-03-15.
  15. ^ "Jason Derulo Chart History (Japan Hot 100)". Billboard.
  16. ^ "Charts.nz – Jason Derulo – Marry Me". Top 40 Singles.
  17. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Jason Derulo – Marry Me". Swiss Singles Chart.
  18. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company.
  19. ^ "Jason Derulo Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  20. ^ "Jason Derulo Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  21. ^ "Jason Derulo Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  22. ^ "Jason Derulo Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard.
  23. ^ "2013 Annual ARIA Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
  24. ^ "Top de l'année Top Singles 2014" (in French). SNEP. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  25. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2015 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association.
  26. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Jason Derulo – Marry Me". Music Canada.
  27. ^ "Norwegian single certifications – Jason Derulo – Marry Me" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved October 2, 2014.
  28. ^ "American single certifications – Jason Derulo – Marry Me". Recording Industry Association of America.
  29. ^ "Danish single certifications – Jason Derulo – Marry Me". IFPI Danmark.
  30. ^ https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/marry-me-single/id692580887
  31. ^ "Marry Me" – via Amazon.
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