"Paralyzed" is a song by American pop group, Big Time Rush. It was released on November 25, 2022, via Bought the Rights.[2] The song was originally included as a bonus download in their pre-order edition of their second studio album, Elevate. It was later included in the 2016 Ultimate Fan Edition, a compilation box set released only in Italy.[3]
Background
"Paralyzed" was written by Matt Squire, Pierre Bouvier and Charles Comeau, while production was handled by Squire and Will Ventres.[4] The song is about being too stunned to speak after seeing a girl.[5] The song was originally released in 2011 as an exclusive pre-order bonus download for their second studio album, Elevate.[6] The song was featured in the episode "Big Time Rocker", from the Nickelodeon TV series, Big Time Rush.[1] At the time, the song was not available on music streaming services but due to high demand from fans,[5] the group re-recorded the track and released the song as a single in November 2022.[1] On August 13, 2022, the band encouraged fans to promote "Paralyzed" on their social media platforms, and announced that they began recording vocals for the new version of the track.[7]
Track listing
Digital download – single| Title |
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| 1. | "Paralyzed" | 3:04 |
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Album version| Title |
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| 1. | "Paralyzed" | 3:11 |
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Personnel
Credits for "Paralyzed" adapted from Ultimate Fan Edition liner notes, Columbia Records.[3]
Charts
Release history
References
- ^ a b c Neha Seenarine (November 29, 2022). "'Paralyzed' for Big Time Rush". The Quinnipiac Chronicle. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ "Big Time Rush Have Released Their New Song, #Paralyzed. Stream". Latestly. November 25, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Ultimate Fan Edition (booklet). Columbia Records. 2016. 88985310972.
- ^ "Big Time Rush Releases New Song 'Paralyzed'". PM Studio. November 25, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
- ^ a b Devon Forward (August 14, 2022). "Big Time Rush Scrutinized Online Over New Song". Parade. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
- ^ "Elevate (Album & Poster)". Myplaydirect.com. Archived from the original on November 18, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ @BigTimeRush (August 13, 2022). "We are going into the studio to record it. Starting today!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Big Time Rush Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
- ^ "Paralyzed - Single by Big Time Rush". Apple Music. Retrieved October 28, 2023.