For the lyrics to the song see Safe & Sound (lyrics)
"Safe & Sound" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift featuring country/folk duo The Civil Wars, and a promotional single from the soundtrack for the 2012 film, The Hunger Games. As of February 15, 2012 it has sold 504,000 copies.[1]
Chart performance
Fan made single cover
The song entered the Digital Songs tally at No. 19 with 136,000 sold in two days.[2] The song debuted at No. 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. In its second week it dropped to No. 31.[3]
As of February 2012, the song has sold more than 500,000 copies in the United States.
Track listing
- Digital Download[4]
- Safe & Sound – 4
- 01
Charts
| Chart (2012) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] | 33 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[6] | 30 |
Music video
The song's music video, which is directed by Philip Andelman, premiered on February 13, 2012 at 7:54 p.m. ET on MTV.[7]
The video features Swift, walking barefoot through the woods, wearing a long white gown.
In between scenes, The Civil Wars singing in front of a fireplace, as they accompany Swift.[8]
The video was shot in a cemetery and the scene with Swift on the graves are a real couple's grave from the 1853.[9]
Relation to The Hunger Games
The video mentions some things related to The Hunger Games book series, written by Suzanne Collins. Some of the references are:
- Taylor interpretes the older ghost of Primrose Everdeen in a destroyed District 12.
- The Civil Wars' member interprete the older ghosts of Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark.
- There are nightlock berries in the video.
- Prim (Taylor) sits in the tombs of Katniss and Peeta.
- Taylor finds the Mockingjay Pin.
Awards and nominations
“Safe & Sound” received one award from six nominations.
| Award show | Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Music Association Awards | 2012 | Musical Event of the Year | Nominated |
| CMT Music Awards | Video of the Year | Nominated | |
| Collaborative Video of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Golden Globe Awards | 2013 | Best Original Song | Nominated |
| Grammy Awards | Best Country Duo/Group Performance | Nominated | |
| Best Song Written for Visual Media | Won |
Cover versions
- Country singer Savannah Berry sang this song at her blind audition on season 4 of the popular NBC singing show The Voice, earning her a spot on fellow country singer Blake Shelton's team. Berry's version of the song was later released digitally on iTunes the day her blind audition aired.
- Singer Sonika Vaid sang this song on the February 10, 2016 episode of American Idol.
References
- ↑ NAME:. "Country Chart News: Top 30 Digital Singles (week of February 15 2012) | New Country Music, Listen to Songs & Video". Roughstock.com. http://www.roughstock.com/blog/country-chart-news-top-30-digital-singles-week-of-february-15-2012. Retrieved 2012-02-18.
- ↑ "Michael Buble Remains No. 1, Adele's '21' Has Best Sales Week Yet". Billboard. Billboard. 2011-12-29. http://www.billboard.com/#/news/michael-buble-remains-no-1-adele-s-21-has-1005744752.story. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
- ↑ "Week Ending Jan. 1, 2012. Songs: LMFAO Beats Everybody". Yahoo. Yahoo. 2012-01-05. http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-jan-1-2012-songs-lmfao-beats-002955103.html. Retrieved 2012-01-05.
- ↑ "iTunes - Music - Safe & Sound [feat. The Civil Wars] - Single by Taylor Swift". Itunes.apple.com. 1989-12-13. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/safe-sound-from-the-hunger/id490735511?ls=1. Retrieved 2011-12-23.
- ↑ "Top 100 Music Hits, Top 100 Music Charts, Top 100 Songs & The Hot 100". Billboard (magazine). http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100#/song/taylor-swift-featuring-the-civil-wars/safe-sound/27533082. Retrieved 14 February 2012.
- ↑ "Week Ending Dec. 25, 2011. Songs: Bringing “Sexy” Back". Yahoo. Yahoo. 2011-12-29. http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/chart-watch/week-ending-dec-25-2011-songs-bringing-sexy-235057906.html. Retrieved 2011-12-29.
- ↑ "Safe and Sound video premiere". Facebook. 2012-02-10. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150570574165369&set=a.113530295368.91862.19614945368&type=1&theater. Retrieved 2012-02-13.
- ↑ "Taylor Swift's 'Safe & Sound' Video Matches Song's Eerie Vibe". MTV. MTV. 2012-02-14. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1679207/taylor-swift-safe-and-sound-music-video-premiere.jhtml. Retrieved 2012-02-14.
- ↑ Geller, Wendy (2012-02-15). "Taylor Swift Has Ghostly Location For New Video, ‘Safe And Sound’ | Our Country (NEW) - Yahoo! Music". Music.yahoo.com. http://music.yahoo.com/blogs/our-country/taylor-swift-ghostly-location-video-safe-sound-152330948.html. Retrieved 2012-02-19.