Chainsaw (Nick Jonas song)

"Chainsaw"
Cover for the Sluggo x Patrick Russel Remix
Promotional single by Nick Jonas
from the album Last Year Was Complicated
ReleasedMay 13, 2016 (2016-05-13)
Recorded2015
Length3:19
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Sir Nolan

"Chainsaw" is a song recorded by American singer Nick Jonas from his third studio album, Last Year Was Complicated. It was released on May 13, 2016, by Island, Safehouse and Republic Records as the album's second Promotional single. The song was written by Nick Jonas, Simon Wilcox, Sean Douglas, Julia Michaels and Nolan Lambroza.

Background

On March 24, 2016, Jonas announced the song as part of the track list for his new album.[1] He said that the song is one of his most vulnerable songs of the album and that it is inspired by his breakup with Olivia Culpo.[2] He also said that "Chainsaw" is the most personal song he has ever written.[3][4]

Music video

A teaser of the music video was released online on May 9, 2016[5] In the video Victoria's Secret and Portuguese model Sara Sampaio makes an appearance.[6] The video was released on May 13, 2016 and is directed by Luke Monaghan. In the clip the singer wanders around an empty home reminiscing about a former girlfriend and all the memories they shared together before burning it down.

Live performance

During the taping of CMT Crossroads he performed the song and "Close" with Thomas Rhett and Danielle Bradbery.[7] The song is part of the setlist of the Future Now Tour.[8]

Track listing

  • Digital download – remixes[9]
  1. "Chainsaw" (Sluggo x Patrick Russel Remix) – 3:36

Charts

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Portugal (AFP)[10] 76
US Pop Digital (Billboard)[11] 45

Release history

Region Date Format Label Ref.
Worldwide May 13, 2016 Digital download
[5]
United States December 16, 2016 Digital download (Sluggo x Patrick Russel Remix)
[9]

References

  1. ^ "Nick Jonas Reveals New Album Title, Song Names, Collaborators & Drops Single 'Close' - Billboard". Billboard.
  2. ^ "Nick Jonas Debuts New Song "Chainsaw" Live in Nashville: Watch". 23 April 2016.
  3. ^ "Nick Jonas and Sara Sampaio Get Heated up in His "Chainsaw" Music Video". 13 May 2016.
  4. ^ "Nick Jonas's New Song 'Chainsaw' is the Most Personal Song He's Ever Written". MTV. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016.
  5. ^ a b "Island Records". Islandrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2016-06-03.
  6. ^ "Nick Jonas's New Music Video Features a Former Co-Star". 9 May 2016.
  7. ^ "Nick Jonas Performs New Song 'Chainsaw' with Thomas Rhett". 24 April 2016. Archived from the original on 17 May 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  8. ^ "Concert review: Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas launch tour in Atlanta | Atlanta Music Scene with Melissa Ruggieri". Archived from the original on 2016-07-29. Retrieved 2016-07-11.
  9. ^ a b "Chainsaw (Sluggo x Patrick Russel Remix) - Single by Nick Jonas". iTunes. 16 December 2016.
  10. ^ "Portuguesecharts.com - Singles (Week 20)". Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Archived from the original on June 30, 2016. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
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