Before the Worst

"Before the Worst"
Single by the Script
from the album The Script
Released	20 June 2009
Recorded	2006
Genre	Indie rock
Length	3:23
Label	Sony Music
Songwriter(s)	Sheehan Power O' Donoghue
Producer(s)	Mark Sheehan
The Script singles chronology
"Talk You Down" (2009) "Before the Worst" (2009) "For the First Time" (2010)

"Before the Worst" is a song by the Irish band the Script, released as the fifth and final single from their self-titled debut album. The single peaked within the top 10 in Australia and was certified Platinum; in their home country of Ireland, "Before the Worst" peaked at 37. A music video was filmed in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and premiered on Channel 4 as part of T4.

Live performances

• As a support act for U2 on the third concert of their 360° Tour at Croke Park, the band opened their set with this song.
• The band performed the song during half-time of the 2009 NRL Grand Final in Sydney, Australia.

Track listings

• 7-inch vinyl

1. "Before The Worst" – 3:23
2. "Bullet From A Gun" – 4:10

• CD single

1. "Before The Worst" – 3:23
2. "Bullet From A Gun" – 4:10

• Australian CD single

1. "Before The Worst" – 3:23
2. "Before The Worst" (Armand Van Helden Remix) – 5:46
3. "Before The Worst" (Live at the Islington Academy, 8 April 2008) – 4:03
4. "Before The Worst" (Demo Version) – 3:11

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2009)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)	10
Ireland (IRMA)	37
UK Singles (OCC)	96

Year-end charts

Chart (2009)	Position
Australia (ARIA)	89

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)	Platinum	70,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

See also

• List of top 10 singles for 2009 in Australia