Before the Worst

"Before the Worst" is a song by the Irish band the Script, released as the fifth and final single from their self-titled debut album. The single peaked within the top 10 in Australia and was certified Platinum; in their home country of Ireland, "Before the Worst" peaked at 37. A music video was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and premiered on Channel 4 as part of T4.

Live performances

 * As a support act for U2 on the third concert of their 360° Tour at Croke Park, the band opened their set with this song.
 * The band performed the song during half-time of the 2009 NRL Grand Final in Sydney, Australia.

Track listings

 * 7-inch vinyl
 * 1) "Before The Worst" – 3:23
 * 2) "Bullet From A Gun" – 4:10


 * CD single
 * 1) "Before The Worst" – 3:23
 * 2) "Bullet From A Gun" – 4:10


 * Australian CD single
 * 1) "Before The Worst" – 3:23
 * 2) "Before The Worst" (Armand Van Helden Remix) – 5:46
 * 3) "Before The Worst" (Live at the Islington Academy, 8 April 2008) – 4:03
 * 4) "Before The Worst" (Demo Version) – 3:11