Somebody's Problem

"Somebody's Problem" is a song recorded by American country music singer Morgan Wallen. It was released on November 20, 2020, from his second studio album Dangerous: The Double Album.^[1] The song was co-written by Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Jacob Durrett and Rodney Clawson, and produced by Joey Moi.

"Somebody's Problem"
Promotional single by Morgan Wallen
from the album Dangerous: The Double Album
Released	November 20, 2020 (2020-11-20)
Genre	Country
Length	2:41
Label	Big Loud Republic
Songwriter(s)	Ernest Keith Smith Jacob Durrett Morgan Wallen Rodney Clawson
Producer(s)	Joey Moi
Lyric video
"Somebody's Problem" on YouTube

Background

"Somebody's Problem" started with Wallen spotting a Southern woman. He said the woman is the "Kinda girl once she steps out, the world stands still." He is smitten, but he thinks she might have been mistreated in the past: "She's somebody's problem, somebody's goodbye / Somebody's last call number that they can't find". He later finds out her name is Heather Daniel & she is from Heflin, Louisiana. ^[2]

Content

"Somebody's Problem" is a narrative that is all about a budding new relationship, with the start of one relationship, another one ends.^[3] In lyrics, Wallen thinks how a woman who is too good to be true could have slipped through an ex's fingers and guesses she is somebody's problem or goodbye, best day or worst night.^[4]

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "Somebody's Problem" Chart (2020–2021) Peak position Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5] 19 Global 200 (Billboard)[6] 39 New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[7] 18 US Billboard Hot 100[8] 25 US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[9] 3

Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "Somebody's Problem" Chart (2021) Position US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[10] 42

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[11]	Platinum	70,000‡
Canada (Music Canada)[12]	2× Platinum	160,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[13]	Gold	15,000‡
United States (RIAA)[14]	3× Platinum	3,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Kickin' Mayhem, Boot (November 20, 2020). "Morgan Wallen Releases "Somebody's Problem," "Still Goin Down" And "Livin' The Dream" From Upcoming Double Album". Music Mayhem Magazine. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
2. Greenwood, Chelsea (January 8, 2021). "The Real Meaning Behind Morgan Wallen's Somebody's Problem". Nicki Swift. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
3. Zisman, Erica (September 13, 2020). "Morgan Wallen Previews Unreleased Track "Somebody's Problem"". Country Swag. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
4. Mamo, Heran (December 3, 2020). "Here Are the Lyrics to Morgan Wallen's 'Somebody's Problem'". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
5. "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
6. "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
7. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. November 30, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
8. "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
9. "Morgan Wallen Chart History (Hot Country Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
10. "Hot Country Songs – Year-End 2021". Billboard. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
11. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2023 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved June 9, 2023.
12. "Canadian single certifications – Morgan Wallen – Somebody's Problem". Music Canada. Retrieved October 5, 2022.
13. "New Zealand single certifications – Morgan Wallen – Somebody's Problem". Radioscope. Retrieved January 2, 2025. Type Somebody's Problem in the "Search:" field.
14. "American single certifications – Morgan Wallen – Somebody's Problem". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 14, 2023.