Yes I'm a Mess

"Yes I'm a Mess" is a song by American pop band AJR. It was released on September 29, 2023, via Mercury Records as the fifth and final single from the band's fifth studio album The Maybe Man.

"Yes I'm a Mess"
Single by AJR
from the album The Maybe Man
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2023 (2023-09-29)
Recorded2023
LabelMercury
Songwriter(s)
  • Jack Met
  • Adam Met
  • Ryan Met
Producer(s)Ryan Met
AJR singles chronology
"God Is Really Real"
(2023)		 "Yes I'm a Mess"
(2023)
Music video
"Yes I'm A Mess" on YouTube

Background

"Yes I'm a Mess" was first teased on YouTube on August 9, 2023, featuring an instrumental clip of the song with the band in Pula.[1] More teasers were published on August 13, August 22, September 12, September 16, and September 22 before its release date was announced on September 25, 2023. The song was teased again on September 26 before releasing on September 29, 2023.[2] In relation to the song being the last single of The Maybe Man,[3] the band stated "we put absolutely everything we had into this album, visuals, and tour. Down to every little detail. Get ready to immerse yourself in this world".[4][5]

Composition

"Yes I'm a Mess" is composed in 4
4 time signature in the key of D minor and primarily follows a tempo of 92 beats per minute (BPM).[6]

Personnel
  • Adam Met – instruments, composer
  • Jack Met – main vocals, instruments, composer
  • Ryan Met – instruments, composer, producer, programming
  • Dale Becker – mastering engineer
  • Noah McCorkle – assistant mastering engineer
  • Katie Harvey – assistant mastering engineer
  • Rob Piccione – backing vocals, engineer
  • The Beu Sisters – backing vocals
  • Kent Lucas – backing vocals
  • Ryan Chernin – backing vocals
  • Ezra Donellan – backing vocals
  • Joe Zook – mixing engineer

Charts
Chart performance for "Yes I'm a Mess"
Chart (2023) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 16
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[8] 20
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[9] 28

References
  1. AJR (August 9, 2023). "It begins". YouTube. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  2. MOViN 92.5 (September 29, 2023). "New Music Friday: Ed Sheeran, AJR and more". MOViN 92.5. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  3. Maeoka, Toshio (September 30, 2023). "AJR Releases New Song "Yes I'm A Mess"". pm studio. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  4. ABC Audio (September 29, 2023). "AJR releases new song "Yes I'm a Mess" off upcoming 'The Maybe Man' album". 105.7 The Point. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  5. Elbl, Allison; Price, Alexa (September 29, 2023). "Multi-Platinum Chart-Topping Band AJR Are Back With Anthemic New Single "Yes I'm A Mess" Out Now". Shore Fire Media. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  6. Faulkner, Brent (October 3, 2023). "AJR, Yes I'm A Mess | Track Review". The Musical Hype. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  7. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  8. "AJR Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  9. "AJR Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
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