"Way Less Sad"
The official cover artwork for "Way Less Sad".
Cover artwork for the Cash Cash remix of "Way Less Sad"
Single by AJR
from the album OK Orchestra
ReleasedFebruary 17, 2021 (2021-02-17)
Recorded2021
GenrePop
Length3:26
LabelS-Curve
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Ryan Met
AJR singles chronology
"My Play"
(2020)		 "Way Less Sad"
(2021)		 "World's Smallest Violin"
(2021)
Music video
"Way Less Sad" on YouTube

"Way Less Sad" is a song by American pop band AJR. It was released on February 17, 2021 via S-Curve Records as the fourth single from the band's fourth studio album OK Orchestra.[1]

Composition and content

AJR created the song in the living room of their apartment in New York. In an interview with ABC News Radio, they said, "So much of last year felt apocalyptic and this year we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Things aren't back to normal yet, but we should be celebrating the small wins, even if they seem trivial."[2][3]

"Way Less Sad" is a happy pop song with lyrics that describe the path of discussing mental health.[4][5] The song features a trumpet with an upbeat tempo, sampled from Simon and Garfunkel’s “My Little Town”.[6][7]

Music video

The official music video was released on February 17, 2021. They performed at a number of New York City well-known locations, including the TWA terminal at the John F. Kennedy International Airport and Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn.[8] The video is AJR's fastest growing YouTube video, grossing over 18 million views as of June 2022.

Other uses

The song, along with Bummerland, was used in American baseball promotions for ESPN as their official anthem for the 2021 Major League Baseball season.[7][9] On April 1, 2021, "Way Less Sad" was additionally featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, with the band performing in the woods rather than the studio's stage.[10]

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]

  • Adam Met – instruments, composer
  • Jack Met – lead vocals, instruments, composer
  • Ryan Met – vocals, instruments, composer, producer, programming
  • Paul Simon – composer
  • Chris Gehringer – mastering
  • Joe Zook – mixing
  • Alba Avoricani – additional vocals
  • Danny Ferenbach – violin, trumpet

Charts

Certifications

Certifications for "Way Less Sad"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[26] Platinum 1,000,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Sandoval, Ivy (February 17, 2021). "AJR Drop New Single 'Way Less Sad' Ahead Of Fourth Album". Beyond The Stage. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  2. ↑ Lee, Eliana (March 3, 2021). ""Way Less Sad" Review: AJR Shares a Message We All Need to Hear Right Now". The Harvard Crimson. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  3. ↑ Johnson, Josh (February 17, 2021). "AJR shares new 'OK ORCHESTRA' song, "Way Less Sad"". ABC News Radio. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  4. ↑ Taylor, Danielle (February 19, 2021). "AJR — Way Less Sad". Euphoria. Magazine. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  5. ↑ Line, Brittany (February 17, 2021). "AJR releases new single "Way Less Sad"". BG Falcon Media. Archived from the original on October 7, 2022. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  6. ↑ Harding, Charlie; Sloan, Nate (March 30, 2021). "SWITCHED ON POP MAR. 30, 2021 How a Broadway-Inspired Banger Took Over the Pop Charts". Vulture. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  7. 1 2 Gold, Allie (March 26, 2021). "AJR Sample Paul Simon In Latest Single 'Way Less Sad' + Tease Upcoming Tour". Elvis Duran. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  8. ↑ "AJR Releases New Single And Video 'Way Less Sad'". Broadwayworld. February 17, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  9. ↑ Martin, Katie (March 19, 2021). "ESPN to Feature Indie-Pop Trio AJR's 'Way Less Sad' as MLB Anthem for First Half of 2021 Season". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  10. ↑ Zemler, Emily (April 1, 2021). "AJR Perform 'Way Less Sad' in the Woods on 'Kimmel'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Credits / I Won't / AJR". Tidal. July 29, 2022. Retrieved September 11, 2023.
  12. ↑ "AJR Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  13. ↑ "AJR Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  14. ↑ "AJR Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  15. ↑ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. August 2, 2021. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  16. ↑ "AJR Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  17. ↑ "AJR Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
  18. ↑ "AJR Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  19. ↑ "AJR Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  20. ↑ "AJR Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  21. ↑ "AJR Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 15, 2021.
  22. ↑ "AJR Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  23. ↑ "Adult Pop Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  24. ↑ "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. 2 January 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  25. ↑ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. 13 December 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  26. ↑ "American single certifications – AJR – Way Less Sad". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
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