"The Light" is a song by American heavy metal band Disturbed, from their sixth album Immortalized. It was released as a single on October 5, 2015. Upon its release, the song was noted by many critics for its uplifting lyrics, unusual within the band's discography.[1]
| "The Light" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Disturbed | ||||
| from the album Immortalized | ||||
| Released | October 5, 2015 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:16 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Kevin Churko | |||
| Disturbed singles chronology | ||||
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Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Light" | 4:16 |
| Total length: | 4:16 | |
Music video
editDirectors Culley Bunker and Craig Bernard were tapped to direct the video,[2] which features the band performing in front of a burning building, intercut with a sort of a mini-movie about a firefighter who is disfigured in a fire, but then manages to find love with his rehabilitation nurse.[3] The video was published to YouTube on November 20, 2015, and has over 80.5 million views as of early October 2020.
Personnel
edit- David Draiman – lead vocals, backing vocals
- Dan Donegan – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
- John Moyer - bass, backing vocals
- Mike Wengren – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Charts
editCertifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[10] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Blabbermouth (November 20, 2015). "Video Premiere: DISTURBED's 'The Light'". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
- ^ Blabbermouth (October 12, 2015). "DISTURBED Taps Directors CULLEY BUNKER And CRAIG BERNARD For 'The Light' Video". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
- ^ DiVita, Joe. "Disturbed Release Powerful Video for 'The Light'". Loudwire. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
- ^ "Disturbed Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Disturbed Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 25, 2016.
- ^ "Disturbed Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2016". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Disturbed – The Light". Music Canada. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
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