Scared to Be Lonely

"Scared to Be Lonely" is a song recorded by Dutch DJ Martin Garrix and English singer Dua Lipa. It was released on 27 January 2017.[2][3][4] Garrix premiered the song at the AVA Festival 2017 in Myanmar in January for New Year.[5][6][7][8][9] "Scared to Be Lonely" is included on the Complete Edition of Lipa's eponymous debut studio album.

"Scared to Be Lonely"
Single by Martin Garrix and Dua Lipa
Released	27 January 2017
Recorded	2016
Genre	Future bass[1]
Length	3:40
Label	Stmpd Epic
Songwriter(s)	Martijn Garritsen Giorgio Tuinfort Nathaniel Campany Kyle Shearer Georgia Ku
Producer(s)	Martin Garrix Girogio Tuinfort Valley Girl Lorna Blackwood
Martin Garrix singles chronology
"Make Up Your Mind" (2016) "Scared to Be Lonely" (2017) "Byte" (2017)
Dua Lipa singles chronology
"No Lie" (2016) "Scared to Be Lonely" (2017) "Lost in Your Light" (2017)
Acoustic version cover
Music video
"Scared to Be Lonely" on YouTube

The first volume of the official remix EP for the song was released on 17 March 2017, featuring remixes from Brooks, DubVision, Zonderling, Alpharock, Funkin Matt, and Julien Earle.[10][11] The second volume of the official remix EP was released on 24 March 2017, featuring remixes from Gigamesh, Medasin, Loud Luxury, Conro, LOOPERS and Joe Mason.[12]

The artists released an acoustic version of the song on 7 April 2017.[13]

Background

The song was described by Garrix as a follow-up to his 2016 collaboration "In the Name of Love" with American singer Bebe Rexha.[14][15][16] Garrix described that the song gives the same euphoric feeling (as "In the Name of Love") and has 'deeper lyrics', which he thought was important.[15]

Artwork

The artwork was released on 19 January 2017.[15] The artwork has the two artists (Garrix and Dua Lipa) standing side-by-side on a hill with the title text right above them.[3] Garrix is standing to the right, looking left at Dua Lipa on the artwork, similarly to "In the Name of Love".[3]

Music video

The official music video of the song was released at the same day through Martin Garrix's YouTube channel. It was directed and written by Blake Claridge, produced by Craft London and Lois Newcombe, and was accompanied with the release of the single. The video has over 530 million views as of March 2020.[17]

Composition

The song was written by Garrix along with Giorgio Tuinfort, Nathaniel Campany, Kyle Shearer, Aziza Guseynova and Georgia Ku featuring the vocals from British singer Dua Lipa.[5][18] The song was described as a 'pretty pop-heavy' track with a big build and a 'playful' synth hook.[5][19] The song was compared to another one of Garrix's singles "In the Name of Love" with Bebe Rexha, as it was similar to the latter with future bass bassdrop and 'poppy' female vocals.[20][21][22]

Track listing

Digital download[23]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Scared to Be Lonely"	3:40

Digital download – acoustic version[24]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (acoustic version)	4:17

Digital download – Remixes, Vol. 1[11]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (Brooks remix)	3:20
2.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (DubVision remix)	3:10
3.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (Zonderling remix)	3:54
4.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (Alpharock remix)	3:55
5.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (Funkin Matt remix)	3:38
6.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (Julien Earle remix)	5:20
Total length:		23:17

Digital download – Remixes, Vol. 2[25]

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (Gigamesh remix)	3:49
2.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (Medasin remix)	3:32
3.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (Loud Luxury remix)	3:27
4.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (Conro remix)	3:22
5.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (LOOPERS remix)	4:11
6.	"Scared to Be Lonely" (Joe Mason remix)	3:27
Total length:		21:48

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (2017) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[26] 14 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[27] 10 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[28] 10 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[29] 26 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[30] 32 Czech Republic (Rádio Top 100)[31] 16 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[32] 5 Denmark (Tracklisten)[33] 8 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[34] 5 France (SNEP)[35] 32 Germany (Official German Charts)[36] 9 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[37] 22 Hungary (Single Top 40)[38] 8 Ireland (IRMA)[39] 12 Italy (FIMI)[40] 21 Latvia (Latvijas Top 40)[41] 9 Lebanon (Lebanese Top 20)[42] 14 Malaysia (RIM)[43] 5 Mexico Airplay (Billboard)[44] 16 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[45] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[46] 3 Netherlands (Dutch Dance Top 30)[47] 1 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[48] 8 Norway (VG-lista)[49] 2 Paraguay (Monitor Latino)[50] 14 Philippines (Philippine Hot 100)[51] 45 Portugal (AFP)[52] 9 Scotland (Official Charts Company)[53] 10 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[54] 22 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[55] 5 Slovenia (SloTop50)[56] 49 Spain (PROMUSICAE)[57] 21 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[58] 3 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[59] 10 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[60] 14 UK Dance (Official Charts Company)[61] 2 US Billboard Hot 100[62] 76 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[63] 9 US Mainstream Top 40 (Billboard)[64] 21

Year-end charts Chart (2017) Position Australia (ARIA)[65] 48 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[66] 56 Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[67] 46 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[68] 89 Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[69] 92 Denmark (Tracklisten)[70] 49 Germany (Official German Charts)[71] 52 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[72] 53 Hungary (Single Top 40)[73] 70 Hungary (Stream Top 40)[74] 22 Italy (FIMI)[75] 75 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[76] 13 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[77] 10 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[78] 44 Portugal (AFP)[79] 24 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[80] 14 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[81] 39 UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[82] 42 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[83] 17 Chart (2019) Position Portugal (AFP)[84] 441

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[85]	2× Platinum	140,000
Belgium (BEA)[86]	Gold	15,000^*
Canada (Music Canada)[87]	2× Platinum	160,000
Denmark (IFPI Denmark)[88]	Platinum	90,000^*
France (SNEP)[89]	Platinum	133,333
Germany (BVMI)[90]	Platinum	400,000
Italy (FIMI)[91]	2× Platinum	100,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)[92]	Diamond	300,000^*
Netherlands (NVPI)[93]	3× Platinum	120,000^^
New Zealand (RMNZ)[94]	Platinum	30,000
Poland (ZPAV)[95]	2× Platinum	40,000^*
Portugal (AFP)[96]	Platinum	20,000^^
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[97]	Platinum	40,000
Sweden (GLF)[98]	4× Platinum	160,000^^
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[99]	Gold	10,000^^
United Kingdom (BPI)[100]	Platinum	600,000
United States (RIAA)[101]	Platinum	1,000,000
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^^shipments figures based on certification alone sales+streaming figures based on certification alone

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