"Unbreakable" is a song by Australian alternative rock band Birds of Tokyo. The song is about resilience and was chosen as the theme of the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney and performed the track at the official Closing Ceremony on 27 October at Sydney Super Dome.[1][2] The song was released on 21 September 2018 and was the most added song to Australian radio for the week commencing 27 September 2018.[3] "Unbreakable" will be featured on their upcoming sixth studio album, Human Design (2020).
| "Unbreakable" | ||||
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| Single by Birds of Tokyo | ||||
| from the album Human Design | ||||
| Released | 21 September 2018 | |||
| Length | 3:12 | |||
| Label | Birds of Tokyo, EMI | |||
| Birds of Tokyo singles chronology | ||||
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Upon release band member Ian Kenny said "After a couple of years of fleeting highs and extreme lows, new music has now emerged squinting through the bright light of what seemed like a long and twisted tunnel. Only when we truly get kicked down do we learn what we're made of. Through the rebuild, reflection and remains we find out who and what we are. We live on. We love more. We let go."[4]
Music video
editThe official music video for "Unbreakable" was directed by Matt Sav and released on 11 October 2018.[5] The clip follows the escapades of a young couple, portrayed by Sophia Natale and Birds Of Tokyo frontman Ian Kenny and was shot in Perth.[6]
Track listing
editDigital download
- "Unbreakable" – 3:12
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Digital Tracks (ARIA)[7] | 33 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[8] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ "EMI Birds Of Tokyo". EMI Music. September 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "Birds of Tokyo unveil brand new single Unbreakable". amnplify. September 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "Most Added: Birds Of Tokyo break their silence with 'Unbreakable'". The Music Network. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "NEW SINGLE 'UNBREAKABLE' OUT NOW 💥🥊". Birds of Tokyo. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "Birds of Tokyo - Unbreakable (Official video)". YouTube.com. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "PREMIERE: Birds Of Tokyo Unveil Emotional Video For New Single 'Unbreakable'". Music Feeds. 11 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Top 40 Digital Tracks Chart" (PDF). ARIA. 1 October 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.