The One (The Chainsmokers song)

"The One"
Promotional single by The Chainsmokers
from the album Memories...Do Not Open
ReleasedMarch 27, 2017
Recorded2016–17
GenrePop[1]
Length2:57
Label
Songwriters
Producers

"The One" is a song recorded by The Chainsmokers for their debut studio album Memories...Do Not Open (2017).[2][3][4] The song was released as the first promotional single from the album on March 27, 2017.[5] It was co-written with[6] frequent collaborators Scott Harris and Emily Warren.[7][8]

Background

The tempo was slower in this song, compared to The Chainsmokers' previous songs.[9][10] It is sung by Andrew Taggart.[11] YourEDM described the song as a mellow track that "begins with ballad and slightly drops into EDM at the climax, as the bass kicks in".[12] MTV described it as a "heavyhearted breakup song".[13]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[14]36
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[15]30
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[16]4
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[17]16
Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[18]30
Czech Republic Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[19]16
France (SNEP)[20]192
Germany (GfK)[21]47
Ireland (IRMA)[22] 30
Italy (FIMI)[23]36
Malaysia (RIM)[24] 6
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[25]47
New Zealand Heatseekers (RMNZ)[26] 3
Philippines (Philippine Hot 100)[27] 86
Portugal (AFP)[28]47
Scottish Singles Sales (Official Charts)[29]37
Slovakia Singles Digital (ČNS IFPI)[30]23
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[31] 82
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[32]20
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[33]36
UK Singles (Official Charts)[34]63
US Billboard Hot 100[35]78
US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[36]10

Year-end charts

Chart (2017) Position
US Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[37] 34

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[38] Gold 35,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[39] Gold 25,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[40] Gold 15,000‡
United States (RIAA)[41] Gold 500,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ Cinquemani, Sal (April 6, 2017). "The Chainsmokers: Memories…Do Not Open - Album Review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved April 10, 2017.
  2. ↑ Wass, Mike (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Get Introspective On "The One" | Idolator". Idolator. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  3. ↑ teechoi (March 27, 2017). "Drew Taggart delivers an emotionally driven vocal performance with 'The One'". EDM Chicago. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  4. ↑ Erik (March 27, 2017). "BREAKING: The Chainsmokers Release 'The One' Off Of New Album [LISTEN]". EDM Sauce. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  5. ↑ Makwana, Harsh (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers - The One". The Bangin Beats. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  6. ↑ Anthony, Robert (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Dropped Their New Single And Fans Already Have It On Repeat". elitedaily.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  7. ↑ Anthony, Robert (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Dropped Their New Single And Fans Already Have It On Repeat". elitedaily.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  8. ↑ White, Caitlyn (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Perfected Folk-Pop EDM On Their New Track 'The One'". UPROXX. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  9. ↑ Bacle, Ariana (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Drop Somber New Song, 'The One'". EW.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  10. ↑ Hassler, Abby (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Slow Things Down on New Single 'The One'". Radio.com. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  11. ↑ Bein, Kat (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Surprise Release 'The One': Listen". Billboard. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  12. ↑ Meadow, Matthew (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers Surprise Everyone With Blissful New Single "The One" [LISTEN]". Your EDM. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  13. ↑ Lakshmin, Deepa (March 27, 2017). "The Chainsmokers' Surprising New Song Will Soundtrack Your Next Breakup". MTV News. Archived from the original on March 27, 2017. Retrieved March 28, 2017.
  14. ↑ "The Chainsmokers – The One". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  15. ↑ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  16. ↑ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  17. ↑ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in French). Ultratip. Retrieved May 5, 2017.
  18. ↑ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  19. ↑ "ČNS IFPI – CZ Singles Digital – Top 100 – 15. týden 2017" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Digital Top 100 Oficiální. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  20. ↑ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in French). Le classement de singles. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  21. ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  22. ↑ "irish-charts.com – Discography The Chainsmokers". Hung Medien. Archived from the original on October 10, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  23. ↑ "The Chainsmokers – The One". Top Digital Download. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  24. ↑ "Top 20 Most Streamed International & Domestic Singles in Malaysia" (PDF). Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. Retrieved June 13, 2017.
  25. ↑ "The Chainsmokers – The One" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  26. ↑ "NZ Heatseekers Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 10, 2017. Retrieved April 7, 2017.
  27. ↑ "BillboardPH Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. June 12, 2017. Retrieved June 12, 2017.
  28. ↑ "The Chainsmokers – The One". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved April 21, 2017.
  29. ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 7/4/2017 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  30. ↑ "ČNS IFPI – SK Singles Digital – Top 100 – 15. týden 2017" (in Czech). Hitparáda – Singles Digital Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  31. ↑ "Top 100 Canciones — Semana 15: del 07.04.2017 al 13.04.2017" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved April 19, 2017.
  32. ↑ "The Chainsmokers – The One". Singles Top 100. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  33. ↑ "The Chainsmokers – The One". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
  34. ↑ "Official Singles Chart on 14/4/2017 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 15, 2017.
  35. ↑ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  36. ↑ "The Chainsmokers Chart History (Hot Dance/Electronic Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  37. ↑ "Hot Dance/Electronic Songs : Year End 2017". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
  38. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2017 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  39. ↑ "Italian single certifications – The Chainsmokers – The One" (in Italian). Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  40. ↑ "New Zealand single certifications – The Chainsmokers – The One". Radioscope. Retrieved January 6, 2025. Type The One in the "Search:" field and press Enter.
  41. ↑ "American single certifications – The Chainsmokers – The One". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved September 18, 2018.
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