Desperate_Measures_(song)

Desperate Measures (song)

Desperate Measures (song)

2012 single by Marianas Trench

"Desperate Measures" is a song recorded by Canadian pop rock band Marianas Trench. It was released on July 4, 2012, as the third single on their third studio album Ever After.[1] The song peaked on the Canadian Hot 100 chart at number 20 on the week of August 11, 2012 and was certified triple platinum in Canada in March 2023.[2][3]

Quick Facts Single by Marianas Trench, from the album Ever After ...

Background

The track was written and produced by Josh Ramsay.[4] MTV describes "Desperate Measures" as a power pop song.[5] The song earned 2 nominations at the 2013 MuchMusic Video Awards for "Video of the Year" and "Pop Video of the Year" and they performed the song live at the award show.[6]

Awards and nominations

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Music video

The music video for "Desperate Measures" was released on July 4, 2012.[9] It was directed by Kyle Davison[10] and it is the follow-up from the "Fallout" music video of a five-video storyline accompanying the backstory of their album Ever After.[11]

Charts

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Certifications

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References

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    "New Video: Marianas Trench, Desperate Measures". MTV. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
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    "MMVAs 2013: The best and worst moments at this year's ceremony, from Drake's surprise appearance to the Desperate Measures of Marianas Trench". National Post. 17 June 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
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    "Marianas Trench lead the 2013 MMVAs with six nominations". Archived from the original on July 10, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
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    "And The 2013 MMVA Winners Are..." Fuse. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
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    "Marianas Trench release "Desperate Measures" music video". Alternative Press. 4 July 2012. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
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    "Marianas Trench: Desperate Measures". IMDb. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
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    "Marianas Trench "Desperate Measures" BTS". YouTube. Retrieved February 27, 2022.
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    "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
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    "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
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    "Canadian Hot 100 - 2012 Year End Chart". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
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