"Alone" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave, released on August 8, 2022 as the fourth single from his fourth studio album Beautiful Mind (2022). It was produced by Will-A-Fool and B Squared.
| "Alone" | ||||
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| Single by Rod Wave | ||||
| from the album Beautiful Mind | ||||
| Released | August 8, 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:11 | |||
| Label | Alamo | |||
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| "Alone" on YouTube | ||||
Composition
editThe song revolves around the relationship between love and loss. Lyrically, Rod Wave sing-raps about his feelings of loneliness due to abandonment from a lover,[1][2] over a guitar melody.[3] He interpolates "U.N.I." by Ed Sheeran in the middle of his verse.[1][3]
Music video
editThe music video was released alongside the single, and centers on a couple that is in a strained relationship because the man is more interested in "running the streets" with his friends.[2] After the woman dies in an accident, the man realizes how important she was to him and regrets not understanding it before.[1][2]
Charts
edit| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| Global 200 (Billboard)[4] | 53 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[5] | 26 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 21 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[7] | 7 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| United States (RIAA)[8] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ a b c Paul, Larisha (August 9, 2022). "Rod Wave Narrates a Tragic Tale of Love and Loss in New 'Alone' Video". Rolling Stone. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ a b c Marie, Erika (August 9, 2022). "Rod Wave Pines Over A Lost Love On "Alone"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ a b Darville, Jordan. "Rod Wave shares new song/video "Alone"". The Fader. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 22, 2022.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ "Rod Wave Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ "American single certifications – Rod Wave – Alone". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 5, 2023.