Try Me (The Weeknd song)

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"Try Me"
Song by the Weeknd
from the album My Dear Melancholy
ReleasedMarch 30, 2018 (2018-03-30)
Recorded2014 - 2018
Length3:41
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)

"Try Me" is a song recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter the Weeknd, taken from his first EP, My Dear Melancholy, released on March 30, 2018.[1] The song was written by The Weeknd, Belly, DaHeala, Frank Dukes, Mike Will Made It, and Marquel Middlebrooks. It was produced by Mike Will Made It, Marz, Frank Dukes, and DaHeala.

Lyrics[]

The song's lyrics revolve around Tesfaye attempting to have a partner leave their current love interest to return to him. Various bars in the song were previously utilized in his cover of Beyoncé's "Drunk in Love".[2]

Vertical video[]

On March 30, 2018, a Spotify exclusive vertical video for the song was released alongside one for "Call Out My Name"[3] It was filmed during night time in Los Angeles, California.[4] and has been uploaded to YouTube on March 30, 2021 on it's 3rd anniversary of the song.

Commercial performance[]

The song debuted at number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated April 7, 2018, where it became his 17th top 40 entry.[5]

Remix[]

On August 23, 2018, a remix of the song featuring Quavo, Swae Lee, and Trouble, premiered on the second episode of the Weeknd's Beats 1 radio Memento Mori.[6] It was described as the show's highlight upon release.[7]

Charts[]

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[27] Gold 40,000double-dagger

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

References[]

  1. ^ "The Weeknd Debuts 5 Songs in Top 10 of On-Demand Streaming Songs Chart". HelloGiggles. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  2. ^ "Ranking Each Song From The Weeknd's 'My Dear Melancholy' EP: Critic's Pick". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  3. ^ Mojica, Nick. "The Weeknd Drops "Call Out My Name" and "Try Me" Videos - XXL". XXL Mag. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  4. ^ "The Weeknd Drops 'Call Out My Name' & 'Try Me' Videos on Spotify". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  5. ^ Zellner, Xander (April 9, 2018). "All 6 of The Weeknd's 'My Dear Melancholy' Tracks Debut on Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  6. ^ "The Weeknd Debuts 'Try Me' Remix Featuring Quavo, Swae Lee and Trouble: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  7. ^ "The Weeknd played a "Try Me" remix on Memento Mori radio". The FADER. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  8. ^ "Australian-charts.com – The Weeknd – Try Me". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  9. ^ "Austriancharts.at – The Weeknd – Try Me" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  10. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  11. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201814 into search. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  12. ^ "Danishcharts.com – The Weeknd – Try Me". Tracklisten. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  13. ^ "Lescharts.com – The Weeknd – Try Me" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  14. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – The Weeknd – Try Me" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  15. ^ "IRMA – Irish Charts". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  16. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – The Weeknd – Try Me" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  17. ^ "Charts.nz – The Weeknd – Try Me". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  18. ^ "Norwegiancharts.com – The Weeknd – Try Me". VG-lista. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  19. ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201814 into search. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  20. ^ "Swedishcharts.com – The Weeknd – Try Me". Singles Top 100. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  21. ^ "Swisscharts.com – The Weeknd – Try Me". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  22. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  23. ^ "Official R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  24. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  25. ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  26. ^ "Hot R&B Singles: Year-End 2018". Billboard. Billboard.com. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
  27. ^ "Canadian single certifications – The Weeknd – Wasted Times". Music Canada. Retrieved November 27, 2019.

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