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"I Bet My Life"
Song

"I Bet My Life" is a song written by Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Dan Reynolds and Wayne Sermon of American alternative rock band Imagine Dragons. The track first appeared as a single on October 27, 2014, released as the lead single promoting their second studio album. The band's network debut performing the track occurred at the American Music Awards (2014), where they received the award for Favorite Alternative Artist.[1][2]

The song was used in a series of TV commercials for American automobile manufacturer Jeep, advertising their "Big Finish" holiday sales event.

Composition

Themes

Lead singer Dan Reynolds has stated that the song is about his relationship with his parents and explained that while "at times it's been strained and difficult... in the end, 'I Bet My Life' celebrates the bond that we still hold on to."[3]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."I Bet My Life"Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Dan Reynolds, Wayne SermonImagine Dragons3:12

Music video

On December 12, 2014, Imagine Dragons released the official music video for "I Bet My Life". The video was directed by Jodeb and features actor Dane DeHaan.[4] Footage from the video featured in advertising by American automobile manufacturer Jeep at the American Music Awards, prior to the release of the video.

Personnel

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2014) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[5] 36
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Flanders)[6] 5
Belgium (Ultratip Bubbling Under Wallonia)[7] 13
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[8] 15
Canada Alternative Rock (America's Music Charts)[9] 4
Croatia (Croatian Airplay Chart)[10] 31
France (SNEP)[11] 42
Hungary (Single Top 40)[12] 20
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[13] 29
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[14] 28
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[15] 30
US Billboard Hot 100[16] 53
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[17] 5
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[18] 7
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[19] 6
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[20] 5
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[21] 24

Release history

References

  1. ^ http://time.com/3601633/imagine-dragons-amas-i-bet-my-life/
  2. ^ http://perezhilton.com/2014-11-23-ama-american-music-awards-2014-imagine-dragons-performance#.VHN4WJPF8tI
  3. ^ Grebey, James (October 27, 2014). "Imagine Dragons Release Bombastic New Song From Upcoming Album". Spin. Retrieved October 28, 2014.
  4. ^ http://radio.com/2014/12/12/imagine-dragons-i-bet-my-life-video/
  5. ^ "Imagine Dragons – I Bet My Life". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved November 8, 2014.
  6. ^ "Imagine Dragons – I Bet My Life" (in Dutch). Ultratip.
  7. ^ "Imagine Dragons – I Bet My Life" (in French). Ultratip.
  8. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved December 4, 2014.
  9. ^ "Canada: Alternative Rock". America's Music Charts. Mediabase. December 9, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2014. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |work= at position 1 (help)
  10. ^ "Croatia: Radio Chart". Retrieved December 8, 2014.
  11. ^ "Imagine Dragons – I Bet My Life" (in French). Les classement single.
  12. ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved November 6, 2014.
  13. ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Imagine Dragons" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  14. ^ "Imagine Dragons – I Bet My Life". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
  15. ^ "Imagine Dragons – I Bet My Life" Canciones Top 50. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  16. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard.
  17. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
  18. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard.
  19. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Adult Alternative Songs)". Billboard.
  20. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard.
  21. ^ "Imagine Dragons Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  22. ^ "I Bet My Life – Single by Imagine Dragons". iTunes Store. Australia: Apple. Retrieved October 27, 2014. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |work= at position 1 (help)
  23. ^ "I Bet My Life – Single by Imagine Dragons". iTunes Store. Canada: Apple. Retrieved October 27, 2014. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |work= at position 1 (help)
  24. ^ "I Bet My Life – Single by Imagine Dragons". iTunes Store AU. Apple. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2014. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |work= at position 1 (help)
  25. ^ "I Bet My Life – Single by Imagine Dragons". iTunes Store. United Kingdom: Apple. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2014. {{cite web}}: templatestyles stripmarker in |work= at position 1 (help)
  26. ^ "Triple A > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on October 27, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  27. ^ "Alternative > Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on October 25, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
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