Weak (AJR song)

"Weak" is a song by American indie pop band AJR. It was first released on their EP What Everyone's Thinking on September 16, 2016, by their own label AJR Productions, and was later featured on their second studio album The Click (2017).

"Weak"
The official cover artwork for "Weak".
Single by AJR
from the EP What Everyone's Thinking and the album The Click
B-side"I'm Not Famous"
ReleasedSeptember 16, 2016 (2016-09-16)
Recorded2016
Genre
Length3:22
Songwriter(s)
  • Adam Met
  • Jack Met
  • Ryan Met
Producer(s)AJR
AJR singles chronology
"Let the Games Begin"
(2015)		 "Weak"
(2016)		 "Drama"
(2017)

Background

In an interview, the band explained that the song is about balancing the need to give in to temptation with the importance of staying strong and resisting an urge.[1] This song is about a guy who tells himself that he will stop his bad habits such as drinking and smoking because it increases the likelihood of his bad behavior. However, things are harder than they seem and he can't refuse the bad offer when it hits him at the moment, he caves in and ultimately gives in.

Music videos

"Weak" was accompanied by a lyric video afterwards as a single release on October 20, 2016. A music video for the song was released on March 9, 2017, and has 74 million views as of February 9, 2022. The video depicts the group unconscious on a train with Jack Met waking up and struggling to traverse and leave. As he does so, Ryan and Adam appear in and out behind him performing their instruments. Jack finally walks towards the light at the end of the train and suddenly finds himself standing directly on the train track. He turns around just as a train barrels down the track and hits him.[2]

Single cover art

The single cover art for "Weak" is just the cover art for the band's 2016 EP What Everyone's Thinking with the word "Weak" replacing the normal text. The highest quality version of the cover art that existed for the longest time was a highly colour corrected version found on Spotify's servers.

Chart performance

After the release of its lyric video, the song debuted on the Swedish chart at number 88, and at number 81 in Switzerland. It also entered the top 100 in Austria, Italy, Canada, and the United Kingdom. In the Benelux, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The song was used multiple times in the television show: "Temptation Island".

Track listing
Digital download
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Weak"
  • Adam Met
  • Jack Met
  • Ryan Met
AJR3:22
Digital download – EP[3]
No.TitleLength
1."Weak" (Cheat Codes Remix)2:57
2."Weak" (Party Pupils Remix)3:34
3."Weak" (Gazzo Remix)3:36
4."Weak" (Mike D Remix)3:20
5."Weak" (Jaded Remix)3:25
6."Weak" (Acoustic Version)3:14

Charts

Certifications
Certifications for "Weak"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[32] Platinum 70,000double-dagger
Austria (IFPI Austria)[33] Gold 15,000double-dagger
Belgium (BEA)[34] Platinum 20,000double-dagger
Canada (Music Canada)[35] 2× Platinum 160,000double-dagger
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[36] Gold 45,000double-dagger
Germany (BVMI)[37] Platinum 400,000double-dagger
Italy (FIMI)[38] Gold 25,000double-dagger
Netherlands (NVPI)[39] Platinum 40,000double-dagger
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[40] Gold 15,000double-dagger
United Kingdom (BPI)[41] Gold 400,000double-dagger
United States (RIAA)[42] 3× Platinum 3,000,000double-dagger

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

Weak (Stay Strong Mix)
"Weak (Stay Strong Mix)"
Stay Strong Mix artwork
Single by AJR featuring Louisa Johnson
ReleasedApril 28, 2017 (2017-04-28)
Recorded2016–2017
Genre
Length3:19
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Adam Met
  • Jack Met
  • Ryan Met
Producer(s)Ryan Met
Louisa Johnson singles chronology
"Best Behaviour"
(2017)		 "Weak (Stay Strong Mix)"
(2017)		 "Unpredictable"
(2017)

An official remix of the song, titled "Weak (Stay Strong Mix)", was released on April 28, 2017. This version of the song features vocals from English singer-songwriter Louisa Johnson. The remix charted on Tophit's Russia Airplay chart, peaking at number 6.[43]

Track listing
Digital download[44]
No.TitleLength
1."Weak (Stay Strong Mix)" (featuring Louisa Johnson)3:19

Charts
Chart (2017) Peak
position
Russia Airplay (Tophit)[43] 6

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