Painkiller (Ruel song)

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"Painkiller"
File:Painkiller by Ruel.jpg
Single by Ruel
from the EP Free Time
Released 1 May 2019 (2019-05-01)
Genre Pop
Length 3:33
Label RCA/Sony Music Australia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) M-Phazes
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"Say"
(2019)		 "Painkiller"
(2019)		 "Flames"
(2019)
Music video
"Painkiller" on YouTube

"Painkiller" is a song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. The song was released on 1 May 2019 as the lead single from his second extended play, Free Time.[1] The song sees Ruel reunite with producer M-Phazes and Sarah Aarons (whom he had both collaborated with on his 2017 EP Ready), and collaborate with songwriter Hiren Mor for the first time.[2]

In May 2020, a remix featuring American rapper Denzel Curry was released, alongside the announcement of a forthcoming remix EP. The Painkiller remix EP was released on 12 June 2020.[3]

The song placed third at the 2020 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition.[4]

Music video

The music video for "Painkiller" was released on 1 May 2019.[5]

Critical reception

Sose Fuamoli from Triple J said the song is "marked by bold bass and melodic work", saying "'Painkiller' is a track that sees Ruel step into a more mature songwriting space, leaning more into rich R&B notes and letting his natural cadence and rhythmic notes flourish. His soul and jazz influences bleed through on this single too, finding and connecting with that bass groove with ease."[6]

Alissa Arunarsirakul from Ones to Watch said "'Painkiller' is drenched with warm violins, groovy bass lines, and luscious vocals".[7]

Track listing

Digital download[1]
No. Title Length
1. "Painkiller"   3:33
Digital download — Remix[8]
No. Title Length
1. "Painkiller" (featuring Denzel Curry) 3:47
Remix EP[9][10]
No. Title Length
1. "Painkiller" (featuring Denzel Curry) 3:47
2. "Painkiller (Mr. Carmack Remix)" (featuring Denzel Curry) 3:30
3. "Painkiller (Taka Perry Remix)"   3:23
4. "Painkiller (Young Franco Remix)" (featuring Denzel Curry) 4:22
Total length:
 15:02
RSD2021 Limited Edition 7" Transparent Yellow Vinyl (150 copies)[11]
No. Title Length
1. "Painkiller"   3:33
2. "Painkiller (Instrumental Version)"   3:33

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2019–2020) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[12] 35
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)[13] 5
South Korea (Gaon)[14] 52

Year-end charts

Chart (2019) Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)[15] 16
Chart (2020) Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)[16] 33
Chart (2021) Position
South Korea (Gaon)[17] 185

Certifications

Region Certification Sales/shipments
Australia (ARIA)[18] 3× Platinum 210,000
United States (RIAA)[19] Gold 500,000

xunspecified figures based on certification alone
double-daggersales/streaming figures based on certification alone

Release history

Country Date Format Version Label
Australia 1 May 2019[1] Digital download, streaming Original RCA, Sony Music Australia
Australia 27 May 2020[8] Digital download, streaming Denzel Curry remix RCA, Sony Music Australia

References

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  12. ↑ "Australian-charts.com – Ruel – Painkiller". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
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