We Are the People (Martin Garrix song)

"We Are the People" is a song by Dutch DJ Martin Garrix, featuring Bono and The Edge from Irish rock band U2.^[1][2] It was officially released on 14 May 2021 as the official song for the UEFA Euro 2020.^[3][4] It was first performed in full at a virtual opening ceremony at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.^[5][6]

"We Are the People"
Single by Martin Garrix featuring Bono and The Edge
Released	14 May 2021 (2021-05-14)
Genre	Progressive house, dance-rock
Length	3:37
Label	STMPD RCRDS
Composer(s)	Martijn Garritsen The Edge Giorgio Tuinfort Albin Nedler Kristoffer Fogelmark
Lyricist(s)	Martijn Garritsen Bono Simon Carmody
Producer(s)	Martijn Garritsen Giorgio Tuinfort
Martin Garrix singles chronology
"Pressure" (2021) "We Are the People" (2021) "Love Runs Out" (2021)

Composition

"Creating the music for one of the biggest sports events in the world together with Bono and the Edge has been an incredible experience. I’m very proud of what we did together and excited to finally share it with the world!"

— Martin Garrix about the song.^[7]

The song, written and produced by the artists themself,^[8] was described as a "crossover dance-rock".^[9][10]

Music video

The video of the song was filmed in London, England, and includes Bono and the Edge of Irish rock band U2. The video contains some footage from the group's performance at Slane Castle in 2001.^[11]

UEFA Euro 2020

Further information: UEFA Euro 2020

On 19 October 2019, Garrix was announced as the official music artist of the tournament.^[12] He produced the official song of the tournament, as well as the walkout music preceding matches and the television broadcast music.^[13]

Credits and personnel

• Martin Garrix – producer, lyrics, composer, arrangement^[14]
• The Edge – composer^[14]
• Bono – vocals, lyrics^[14]
• Simon Carmody – lyrics^[14]
• Giorgio Tuinfort – composer, arrangement, piano^[14]
• Albin Nedler – composer, background vocals^[14]
• Kristoffer Fogelmark – composer, background vocals^[14]
• Pierre-Luc Rioux – additional guitar^[11]
• Frank van Essen – strings^[11]

Charts

Weekly charts Weekly chart performance for "We Are the People" Chart (2021) Peak position Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[15] 28 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[16] 6 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[17] 5 CIS Airplay (TopHit)[18] 78 Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[19] 30 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[20] 72 El Salvador (Monitor Latino)[21] 12 France (SNEP)[22] 89 Germany (GfK)[23] 15 Global 200 (Billboard)[24] 147 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[25] 4 Hungary (Single Top 40)[26] 9 Iceland (Tónlistinn)[27] 22 Ireland (IRMA)[28] 74 Italy (FIMI)[29] 36 Italy Airplay (EarOne)[30] 1 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[31] 2 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[32] 15 Poland (Polish Airplay Top 100)[33] 5 Portugal (AFP)[34] 62 Romania (Airplay 100)[35] 33 San Marino (SMRRTV Top 50)[36] 1 Slovakia (Rádio Top 100)[37] 21 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[38] 79 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[39] 47 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[40] 14 US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[41] 21 US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[42] 37 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[43] 12

Monthly charts Monthly chart performance for "We Are the People" Chart (2021–2023) Peak position Czech Republic (Rádio – Top 100)[44] 37 Czech Republic (Singles Digitál Top 100)[45] 83 Romania Airplay (TopHit)[46] 64 Slovakia (Rádio – Top 100)[47] 30 Slovakia (Singles Digitál Top 100)[48] 94 Year-end charts Year-end chart performance for "We Are the People" Chart (2021) Position Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)[49] 63 Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)[50] 75 Hungary (Rádiós Top 40)[51] 23 Hungary (Single Top 40)[52] 80 Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[53] 32 Netherlands (Single Top 100)[54] 94 Poland (ZPAV)[55] 87 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[56] 100 US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard)[57] 69

Certifications

Certifications for "We Are the People"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[58]	Gold	15,000‡
Belgium (BEA)[59]	Gold	20,000‡
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[60]	Gold	20,000‡
France (SNEP)[61]	Gold	100,000‡
Italy (FIMI)[62]	Platinum	70,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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