Meltdown (Niall Horan song)
| "Meltdown" | ||||
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| Single by Niall Horan | ||||
| from the album The Show | ||||
| Released | 28 April 2023 | |||
| Length | 2:33 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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| Niall Horan singles chronology | ||||
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"Meltdown" is a song by Irish singer-songwriter Niall Horan, released through Capitol Records as the second single from his third studio album The Show released on 28 April 2023.[1]
Background and release[edit]
On 13 April 2023, Horan announced the release of "Meltdown".[2] Taking to social media to discuss the song, Horan shared: "[the] song is basically about feeling anxious and being in that kind of freaking out moment but knowing deep down that everything will be alright."[3]
On 19 May 2023, Horan released an acoustic version of the single.[4][5]
Live performances[edit]
On 15 May 2023, Horan performed "Meltdown" on The Voice.[6][7]
Chart performance[edit]
In Ireland, "Meltdown" debuted at number 15 on the Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50 on 5 May 2023.[8]
In the United Kingdom, on 2 May 2023, the Official Charts Company released their midweek chart predictions, and placed "Meltdown" at debuting at number 52 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100.[9] However, "Meltdown" debuted at number 62 on the UK Official Singles Chart Top 100[10] and debuted at number 48 on the UK Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 on 5 May 2023.[11]
In New Zealand, the single debuted at number 1 on the New Zealand Hot Singles Chart. (RMNZ).[12]
Charts[edit]
| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[13] | 78 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[14] | 15 |
| Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan)[15] | 12 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tiparade)[16] | 1 |
| Netherlands (Single Tip)[17] | 7 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[18] | 1 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[19] | 62 |
Release history[edit]
| Region | Version | Date | Format(s) | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Original | 28 April 2023 | Capitol | [20] | |
| Italy | Radio airplay | Universal | [21] | ||
| Various | 25 August 2023 |
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| Various | Acoustic | 19 May 2023 | [23] |
References[edit]
- ^ Rowley, Glenn (28 April 2023). "Niall Horan Has a 'Meltdown' on Second Single From 'The Show': Stream It Now". Billboard. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ Rowley, Glenn (13 April 2023). "Niall Horan Announces New Single 'Meltdown': Here's When It Arrives". Billboard. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (28 April 2023). "Niall Horan Offers a Shoulder to Lean on in the Midst of a 'Meltdown' on New Single". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "My favourite acoustic version of a song I've ever done. I know you love these . Meltdown acoustic out Friday !". Twitter. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "Niall Horan - Meltdown (Acoustic)". Spotify. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ Paul, Larisha (16 May 2023). "Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper Take the Stage on 'The Voice". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ Brandle, Lars (May 16, 2023). "Niall Horan, Chance The Rapper Perform as 'The Voice' Top 5 Revealed". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50 05 May 2023 - 11 May 2023". Official Charts. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Update Top 100 01 May 2023 - 07 May 2023". Official Charts. 2 May 2023. Retrieved 2 May 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100 05 May 2023 - 11 May 2023". Official Charts. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart Top 100 05 May 2023 - 11 May 2023". Official Charts. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – RADIO – TOP 100 and insert 20243 into search. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of May 10, 2023". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ "Tiparade Week 29". Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Dutch Single Tip 01/07/2023". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 1 July 2023.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Meltdown, Niall Horan". Qobuz. Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ Bellone, Dario (28 April 2023). "NIALL HORAN "Meltdown" | (Radio Date: 28/04/2023)". radiodate.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on 28 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Meltdown" release formats:
- "Meltdown - 7" Single". Niall Horan Official Store. Archived from the original on 13 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- "Meltdown - CD Single". Niall Horan Official Store. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 28 April 2023.
- ^ "Niall Horan - Meltdown (Acoustic)". Apple Music. 19 May 2023. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
