Try Me (The Weeknd song)
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"Try Me" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter
Lyrics
The song's lyrics revolve around the Weeknd attempting to have a partner leave their current love interest to return to him. Various bars in the song were previously utilized in his cover of Beyoncé's "Drunk in Love".[2]
Music video
On March 30, 2018, a Spotify exclusive vertical video for the song was released alongside one for "Call Out My Name"[3] It was filmed during night time in Los Angeles, California.[4] The video was uploaded to YouTube on March 30, 2021, to celebrate the three year anniversary of My Dear Melancholy.[5]
Commercial performance
The song debuted at number 26 on the US Billboard Hot 100 on the issue dated April 7, 2018.[6]
Remix
On August 23, 2018, a remix of the song featuring Quavo, Swae Lee, and Trouble, premiered on the second episode of the Weeknd's Beats 1 radio show Memento Mori.[7] It was described as the show's highlight upon release.[8]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Australia (ARIA)[29] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[30] | Platinum | 40,000‡ |
Canada (Music Canada)[31] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
United Kingdom (BPI)[32] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
United States (RIAA)[33] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
References
- ^ "The Weeknd Debuts 5 Songs in Top 10 of On-Demand Streaming Songs Chart". HelloGiggles. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "Ranking Each Song From The Weeknd's 'My Dear Melancholy' EP: Critic's Pick". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ Mojica, Nick. "The Weeknd Drops 'Call Out My Name' and 'Try Me' Videos". XXL Mag. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd Drops 'Call Out My Name' & 'Try Me' Videos on Spotify". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ Kaufman, Gil (March 30, 2021). "The Weeknd Drops Sensual 'Try Me' Vertical Video to Celebrate 'My Dear Melancholy' Anniversary". Billboard. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ Zellner, Xander (April 9, 2018). "All 6 of The Weeknd's 'My Dear Melancholy' Tracks Debut on Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd Debuts 'Try Me' Remix Featuring Quavo, Swae Lee and Trouble: Listen". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd played a 'Try Me' remix on Memento Mori radio". The FADER. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd – Try Me". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd – Try Me" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Change the chart to CZ – SINGLES DIGITAL – TOP 100 and insert 201814 into search. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd – Try Me". Tracklisten. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- Les classement single. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd – Try Me" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "Irish-charts.com – Discography The Weeknd". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd – Try Me" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd – Try Me". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd – Try Me". VG-lista. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd – Try Me". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select SINGLES DIGITAL - TOP 100 and insert 201814 into search. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd – Try Me". Singles Top 100. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd – Try Me". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "The Weeknd Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "Hot R&B Singles: Year-End 2018". Billboard. Retrieved December 18, 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "Brazilian single certifications – The Weeknd – Try Me" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved April 4, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Weeknd – Try Me". Music Canada. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "British single certifications – Weeknd – Try Me". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Weeknd – Try Me". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
External links
- Audio on YouTube