Out of My League (song)

"Out of My League" is a song recorded by American band Fitz and the Tantrums and produced by Tony Hoffer. The song is the lead single from the band's second studio album, More Than Just a Dream. "Out of My League" was released as a single on February 7, 2013.[1] The song became the group's first number one hit on the Alternative Songs chart, as well as making history for completing the slowest climb to the summit of the chart, at 33 weeks.[2] The song was later used in the second season of Netflix’s Heartstopper.

"Out of My League"
Single by Fitz and the Tantrums
from the album More Than Just a Dream
ReleasedFebruary 7, 2013
Genre
Length
  • 3:31 (album version)
  • 3:18 (radio edit)
LabelElektra
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tony Hoffer
Fitz and the Tantrums singles chronology
"Don't Gotta Work It Out"
(2011)
"Out of My League"
(2013)
"The Walker"
(2013)

Other versions

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A French version of the song, entitled "Out of My League (version française)", has also been released, and has been played on Canadian radio. This version has most of the verses sung in French, while the chorus remains in English.[3][4]

On July 30, 2013, Fitz and the Tantrums released four remixes of the single by Josh One, Peking Duk, Story of the Running Wolf, and TEPR.[5]

In October 2013, DJ Earworm, Capital Cities, and Fitz and the Tantrums released a mash-up called "Kangaroo League", combining "Out of My League" with two songs by Capital Cities ("Kangaroo Court" and "Safe and Sound"), to promote the Capital Cities and Fitz and the Tantrums "Bright Futures" tour.[6][7][8][9]

Music video

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The music video for "Out of My League," which was directed by Jordan Bahat and choreographed by Candice Love, was released on April 22, 2013, via VH1.com and MTV.com.[10][11][12] The video utilizes Kinect camera mapping to produce kaleidoscopic, wire-framed, and duplicated visual effects.[12]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Michael Fitzpatrick

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Out of My League"3:29
Digital download – remixes
No.TitleLength
1."Out of My League" (Josh One Remix)3:45
2."Out of My League" (Peking Duk Remix)3:47
3."Out of My League" (Story of the Running Wolf Remix)3:24
4."Out of My League" (TEPR Remix)4:39

Chart performance

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[24] 2× Platinum 140,000
Austria (IFPI Austria)[25] Gold 15,000*
Canada (Music Canada)[26] 3× Platinum 240,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[27] Gold 400,000
United States (RIAA)[28] 3× Platinum 3,000,000

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ "Music News: Fitz and the Tantrums Release New Single "Out of My League" and Announce Second Album". The Young Folks. 2013-02-12. Retrieved 2013-06-01.
  2. ^ |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/5740669/chart-highlights-rihanna-returns-fitz-and-the-tantrums-rule-rock-yandel-leads
  3. ^ iTunes - Music - Out of My League (French Version) - Single by Fitz & The Tantrums
  4. ^ "Out Of My League Fitz & The Tantrums - Alternatif Archambault". Archived from the original on 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2013-12-23.
  5. ^ Out Of My League (Remixes) (accessed March 6, 2014)
  6. ^ Free Download! Kangaroo League - Fitz And The Tantrums Latest News
  7. ^ Capital Cities - Kangaroo League Official Mashup - Fresh 102.7
  8. ^ Kangaroo League (Official Mashup) Capital Cities Music Video MTV
  9. ^ Kangaroo League (Official Mashup) Fitz & the Tantrums Music Video Tr3s
  10. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Release New Music Video "Out of My League"". WXRT. 2013-04-22. Archived from the original on 2013-05-02. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
  11. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums New Official Video For 'Out of My League'". BuzzFeed. 2013-04-23. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
  12. ^ a b Gottlieb, Steven (2013-04-25). "Fitz and the Tantrums "Out of My League" (Jordan Bahat, dir.)". Videostatic. Retrieved 2013-08-15.
  13. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  14. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  15. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  16. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  17. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  18. ^ "Fitz and the Tantrums Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
  19. ^ "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  20. ^ "Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2013". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  21. ^ "Hot Rock Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  22. ^ "Rock Airplay Songs: Year End 2014". Billboard. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
  23. ^ "Greatest of All Time Adult Alternative Songs". Billboard. Retrieved October 5, 2023.
  24. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 15, 2024.
  25. ^ "Austrian single certifications – Fitz and the Tantrums – Out of My League" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  26. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Fitz and the Tantrums – Out of My League". Music Canada. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  27. ^ "British single certifications – Fitz & the Tantrums – Out of My League". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
  28. ^ "American single certifications – Fitz and the Tantrums – Out of My League". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 7, 2022.