Past Life (Trevor Daniel song)

"Past Life" is a song by American singer Trevor Daniel. It was written by Daniel, Finneas O'Connell, Caroline Pennell, Jay Stolar, Mick Coogan and Sean Myer, with production handled by O'Connell and Sean Myer. The song was released by Alamo Records and Interscope Records on March 6, 2020, as single for his album Nicotine (2020). An official remix with American singer Selena Gomez was released on June 26, 2020. Idolator describe the song as a "looming summer smash".^[1] Another remix adding American rapper Lil Mosey as a featured artist was released on July 31, 2020.^[2]

"Past Life"
Single by Trevor Daniel and Selena Gomez
from the album Nicotine
Released	June 26, 2020 (2020-06-26)
Length	3:04 (duo version) 3:01 (solo version)
Label	Alamo Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Trevor Daniel Finneas O'Connell Sean Myer Caroline Pennell Mick Coogan Jay Stolar
Producer(s)	Finneas Sean Myer
Trevor Daniel singles chronology
"Forgot" (2019) "Past Life" (2020) "Bitter" (2020)
Selena Gomez singles chronology
"Boyfriend" (2020) "Past Life" (2020) "Ice Cream" (2020)
Music video
"Past Life" on YouTube

Music video

The music video for "Past Life" was directed by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia and was officially released on July 14, 2020.^[3][4]

Commercial performance

On the Billboard Hot 100, the song debuted and peaked at number 77, becoming Daniel's second chart entry on the chart. The song also entered charts in Canada and Hungary peaking at number 68 and number 38 respectively.

Live performances

On August 18, 2020, Daniel performed a solo version of the song in a medley with "Falling" on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.^[5]

Charts

Chart (2020–2021)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[6]	68
Hungary (Single Top 40)[7]	38
Lithuania (AGATA)[8]	88
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[9]	5
Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[10]	32
US Billboard Hot 100[11]	77
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[12]	20
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13]	15
US Rolling Stone Top 100[14]	76

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[15]	Gold	20,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[16]	Gold	40,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[17]	Gold	15,000‡
United States (RIAA)[18]	Gold	500,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Past Life"

Region	Date	Format	Label(s)	Ref.
Various	June 26, 2020	Digital download streaming	Alamo Interscope	[19]
Australia		Contemporary hit radio	Universal	[20]
Italy	July 3, 2020			[21]
United States	July 14, 2020		Interscope	[22]
		Rhythmic contemporary		[23]
	August 3, 2020	Hot adult contemporary		[24]

References

1. Wass, Mike (June 26, 2020). "Trevor Daniel & Selena Gomez Roll Out "Past Life" Remix". Idolator. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
2. "Past Life (Remix) - Single by Trevor Daniel, Selena Gomez & Lil Mosey". Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2020 – via Apple Music.
3. Shaffer, Claire (July 14, 2020). "Selena Gomez, Trevor Daniel Release Trippy Quarantine Video "Past Life"". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
4. Atad, Corey (July 14, 2020). "Selena Gomez And Trevor Daniel Release 'Past Life' Music Video From Quarantine". Entertainment Tonight Canada. Archived from the original on July 15, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
5. "Watch The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Highlight: Trevor Daniel: Falling/Past Life Medley". NBC. August 19, 2020. Retrieved October 11, 2020.
6. "Trevor Daniel Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
7. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
8. "2020 28-os SAVAITĖS (liepos 3 – 9 d.) SINGLŲ TOP100" (in Lithuanian). AGATA. July 10, 2020. Retrieved July 10, 2020.
9. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 6, 2020. Retrieved July 4, 2020.
10. "ČNS IFPI" (in Slovak). Hitparáda – Radio Top 100 Oficiálna. IFPI Czech Republic. Note: Select 14. týden 2021 in the date selector. Retrieved April 12, 2021.
11. "Trevor Daniel Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
12. "Trevor Daniel Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
13. "Trevor Daniel Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
14. "Top 100 Songs, June 26, 2020 - July 2, 2020". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 7, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
15. "Brazilian single certifications – Trevor Daniel – Past Life" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
16. "Canadian single certifications – Trevor Daniel & Selena Gomez – Past Life". Music Canada. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
17. "New Zealand single certifications – Trevor Daniel – Past Life". Radioscope. Retrieved December 18, 2024. Type Past Life in the "Search:" field.
18. "American single certifications – Trevor Daniel – Past Life". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 3, 2022.
19. "Past Life - Single by Trevor Daniel & Selena Gomez". Apple Music. United States. Archived from the original on June 27, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
20. "Singles To Radio". The Music Network. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
21. "TREVOR DANIEL "Past Life" | (Radio Date: 03/07/2020)". Radio Date. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
22. "Top 40/M Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
23. "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases - R&B Song and Hip-Hop Music Release Dates - ..." Allaccess.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
24. "Hot/Modern/AC Future Releases | Hot Adult Contemporary Rock Songs and Release Dates |". Archived from the original on July 30, 2020.