"Desperate Measures" is a song recorded by Canadian pop rock band Marianas Trench. It was released on July 4, 2012, as the third single on their third studio album Ever After.[1] The song peaked on the Canadian Hot 100 chart at number 20 on the week of August 11, 2012 and was certified triple platinum in Canada in March 2023.[2][3]
| "Desperate Measures" | ||||
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| Single by Marianas Trench | ||||
| from the album Ever After | ||||
| Released | July 4, 2012 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 3:45 | |||
| Label | 604 | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Josh Ramsay | |||
| Producer(s) | Josh Ramsay | |||
| Marianas Trench singles chronology | ||||
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Background edit
The track was written and produced by Josh Ramsay.[4] MTV describes "Desperate Measures" as a power pop song.[5] The song earned 2 nominations at the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards for "Video of the Year" and "Pop Video of the Year" and they performed the song live at the award show.[6]
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "Desperate Measures" | MMVAs Video of the Year | Nominated[7] |
| 2013 | "Desperate Measures" | MMVAs Pop Video of the Year | Won[8] |
Music video edit
The music video for "Desperate Measures" was released on July 4, 2012.[9] It was directed by Kyle Davison[10] and it is the follow-up from the "Fallout" music video of a five-video storyline accompanying the backstory of their album Ever After.[11]
Charts edit
Certifications edit
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[3] | 3× Platinum | 240,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References edit
- ^ "Desperate Measures - Single by Marianas Trench". Apple Music. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ a b "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Marianas Trench – Desperate Measures". Music Canada.
- ^ "Marianas Trench - Desperate Measures". Genius. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "New Video: Marianas Trench, Desperate Measures". MTV. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "MMVAs 2013: The best and worst moments at this year's ceremony, from Drake's surprise appearance to the Desperate Measures of Marianas Trench". National Post. 17 June 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Marianas Trench lead the 2013 MMVAs with six nominations". Archived from the original on July 10, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "And The 2013 MMVA Winners Are..." Fuse. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Marianas Trench release "Desperate Measures" music video". Alternative Press. 4 July 2012. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ "Marianas Trench: Desperate Measures". IMDb. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Marianas Trench "Desperate Measures" BTS". YouTube. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
- ^ "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian Hot 100 - 2012 Year End Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.