Save Me the Trouble
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| Single by Dan + Shay | ||||
| from the album Bigger Houses | ||||
| Released | July 14, 2023 | |||
| Genre | Country pop | |||
| Length | 3:20 | |||
| Label | Warner Nashville | |||
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| "Save Me the Trouble" on YouTube | ||||
"Save Me the Trouble" is a song by American country pop duo Dan + Shay. It was released through Warner Records Nashville as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Bigger Houses, on July 14, 2023. The song was produced by duo member Dan Smyers himself and Scott Hendricks, and the former wrote it alongside duo member Shay Mooney, Ashley Gorley, Jordan Reynolds, and Jordan Minton. The song and official music video were released alongside three promotional singles from the album and their respective music videos: "Heartbreak on the Map", "Always Gonna Be", and the title track.[1] The tune reached number 2 on the Country Airplay chart during the week of January 13, 2024, right behind Nate Smith's smash hit "World on Fire".
Background and composition
[edit]In a press release on the same day that the song was released, duo member Dan Smyers shared his thoughts about it:
I don't think I've ever been prouder of a song that I am this one. We wanted to have something that was a real moment, and when we started writing this, it felt like it could be something big. I wanted every section to build, and even in the second chorus, when you're like, "Okay, there's no way it could possibly get any crazier," then Shay takes off even further.[2]
"Save Me the Trouble" is a country pop song and power ballad.[3] Dan + Shay announced the song three days before its release and announced the album two days later.[4]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2023–2024) | Peak position |
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| Canada Country (Billboard)[5] | 5 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 38 |
| US Country Airplay (Billboard)[7] | 2 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 11 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[9] | Gold | 500,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ O'Connell, Madeleine (July 14, 2023). "Dan + Shay Drop Three New Songs In Preparation For Forthcoming 'Bigger Houses' Album". CountryNow. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ Rizzo, Carita (July 14, 2023). "Dan + Shay Tease New Album With Anthemic Single 'Save Me the Trouble'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ Roland, Tom (August 8, 2023). "How Dan + Shay Took an Emotional Barroom Journey With 'Save Me The Trouble'". Billboard. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lori (July 14, 2023). "Dan + Shay Return With New Album 'Bigger Houses' Set For Fall". MusicRow. Retrieved July 14, 2023.
- ^ "Dan Shay Chart History (Canada Country)". Billboard. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ^ "Dan Shay Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "Dan Shay Chart History (Country Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "Dan Shay Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ^ "American single certifications – Dan + Shay – Save Me the Trouble". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 18, 2024.