Paralyzed (Big Time Rush song)

"Paralyzed" is a song by American pop group, Big Time Rush. It was released on November 25, 2022, via Bought the Rights.[2]

"Paralyzed"
Single by Big Time Rush
ReleasedNovember 25, 2022
RecordedAugust 2022
GenrePop rock[1]
Length3:04
LabelBought the Rights
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Squire
  • Will Ventres
Big Time Rush singles chronology
"Dale Pa'Ya"
(2022)
"Paralyzed"
(2022)
"Can't Get Enough"
(2023)
Music video
"Paralyzed" on YouTube

Background edit

"Paralyzed" was written by Matt Squire, Pierre Bouvier and Charles Comeau, while production was handled by Squire and Will Ventres.[3] The song is about being too stunned to speak after seeing a girl.[4] The song was originally released in 2011 as an exclusive pre-order bonus download for their second studio album, Elevate.[5] 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,[4] 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 "Paralzyed" on their social media platforms, and announced that they began recording vocals for the new version of the track.[6]

Track listing edit

Digital download – single
No.TitleLength
1."Paralyzed"3:04
Album version
No.TitleLength
1."Paralyzed"3:11

Personnel edit

Credits for "Paralyzed" adapted from Ultimate Fan Edition liner notes, Columbia Records.[7]

Charts edit

Chart performance for "Paralyzed"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
US Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[8] 30

Release history edit

Release history and formats for "Paralyzed"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various November 25, 2022 Digital download Bought the Rights [9]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Neha Seenarine (November 29, 2022). "'Paralyzed' for Big Time Rush". The Quinnipiac Chronicle. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Big Time Rush Have Released Their New Song, #Paralyzed. Stream". Latestly. November 25, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "Big Time Rush Releases New Song 'Paralyzed'". PM Studio. November 25, 2021. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Devon Forward (August 14, 2022). "Big Time Rush Scrutinized Online Over New Song". Parade. Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "Elevate (Album & Poster)". Myplaydirect.com. Archived from the original on November 18, 2011. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  6. ^ @BigTimeRush (August 13, 2022). "We are going into the studio to record it. Starting today!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ Ultimate Fan Edition (Media notes). Columbia Records. 2016.
  8. ^ "Big Time Rush Chart History (Digital Song Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  9. ^ "Paralyzed - Single by Big Time Rush". Apple Music. Retrieved October 28, 2023.