Good Things Fall Apart
"Good Things Fall Apart" is a song by American EDM producer Illenium and American singer Jon Bellion. It was released on May 13, 2019 on Astralwerks, alongside its lyric video. It serves as the fourth single from Illenium's third studio album Ascend. It became Illenium's first top ten hit on the US Dance/Electronic Songs chart, peaking at number 4.
"Good Things Fall Apart" | ||||
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Single by Illenium and Jon Bellion | ||||
from the album Ascend | ||||
Released | May 13, 2019 | |||
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Length | 3:36 | |||
Label | Astralwerks | |||
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"Good Things Fall Apart" on YouTube |
Background
The song was first teased on April 26, 2019 by Illenium and Jon Bellion via their Twitter accounts. Bellion tweeted that he missed "sadboy anthems of the Yellowcard/Dashboard Confessional/ Taking Back Sunday era". Illenium then somewhat confirmed a collab by responding to Bellion's tweet, writing "Sadboi anthem incoming".[1]
Music video
The song's release was accompanied by the lyric video, followed by a music video on June 10, 2019. Directed by Jeremi Durand, the video follows two astronauts attempting to flee the planet as it is destroyed; scenes of Illenium and Bellion performing the song in military wardrobe are intercut throughout the video.[2]
Other uses
The song is available as DLC for Rock Band 4.
Travis Barker remixed the song and released it on YouTube on 3 December 2019.[3]
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[14] | Platinum | 1,000,000 |
sales+streaming figures based on certification alone |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | May 13, 2019 | Astralwerks | [15] |
References
- Illenium (April 26, 2019). "Illenium via Twitter". @illeniummusic. Retrieved September 7, 2019.
- Bein, Kat (June 10, 2019). "Illenium & Jon Bellion's 'Good Things Fall Apart' Is a Sci-Fi Adventure With a Message: Watch". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGNI2gMp5I4
- "Illenium Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- "Ukraine Airplay Chart for 2019-07-22." Tophit. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
- "Illenium Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved September 10, 2019.
- "Illenium Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- "Illenium Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
- "Illenium Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- "Illenium Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 12, 2019.
- "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2019". Billboard. Retrieved December 6, 2019.
- "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs – Year-End 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
- "American single certifications – Illenium – Good Things Fall Apart (ft. Jon Bellion)". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 6, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Single, then click SEARCH.
- Bein, Kat (May 13, 2019). "Illenium & Jon Bellion Find Love Burns Out Bright On 'Good Things Fall Apart': Watch". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2019.