# Jet Black Heart

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"**Jet Black Heart**" is a song by Australian [pop rock](/source/Pop_rock) band [5 Seconds of Summer](/source/5_Seconds_of_Summer) from their second studio album, *[Sounds Good Feels Good](/source/Sounds_Good_Feels_Good)*. It was written by [Calum Hood](/source/Calum_Hood), [Michael Clifford](/source/Michael_Clifford_(musician)), [David Hodges](/source/David_Hodges) and Jon Green, and produced by [David Hodges](/source/David_Hodges). It was released on 13 December 2015 as the album's third and final single. It charted in eight countries and won a Verano MTV Award and a Teen Choice Award. The music video was released on 17 December via [YouTube](/source/YouTube) and has since gained more than 30 million views. The song's title was based upon the popular band "Joan Jet and the black hearts."

## Background and release

The single was first premiered on air on New Zealand radio on 27 August 2015. It was released as a promotional single on 28 August, an instant download after the album was pre-ordered.[3] It was then sent for [radio airplay](/source/Contemporary_hit_radio) on 13 December, being released as an official single.[4]

The band performed the song for the first time on stage during their [Rock Out with Your Socks Out Tour](/source/Rock_Out_with_Your_Socks_Out_Tour) on the second night of their show at Long Island.[5]

## Composition

"Jet Black Heart" was written by [Calum Hood](/source/Calum_Hood), [Michael Clifford](/source/Michael_Clifford_(musician)), [David Hodges](/source/David_Hodges) and Jon Green, and produced by [David Hodges](/source/David_Hodges).[6] Clifford stated, "It's the song I'm most proud of."[7] [MTV](/source/MTV) described the track as "a whole lot darker than '[She's Kinda Hot](/source/She's_Kinda_Hot)'."[3]

## Critical reception

"Jet Black Heart" was met with positive reviews from music critics. Carolyn Menyes of Music Times compared the track to [Yellowcard](/source/Yellowcard)'s "[Only One](/source/Only_One_(Yellowcard_song))" for its [pop-punk](/source/Pop-punk) sound and emotional lyrics. She stated, "The song continues the band's new tendency toward introspective lyrics, as they sing about being cold and broken but still feeling in love despite emotional turmoil."[1] Jessica Thomas of *[Renowned for Sound](/source/Renowned_for_Sound)* noted that the song, "boasts an angst-ridden tune with lyrical and instrumental depth. Counting in with a deep beat, opening with electric riffs and leading with a steady bass line." She called the track, "a much grittier side to the 5 Seconds Of Summer brand."[2]

## Music video

The official music video was released on 17 December 2015, featuring the band members and some of their fans.[8] Directed by Tom Van Schelven,[9] the video starts off with a message from the band that reads "We asked our fans to help make this video. We wanted to hear your stories. We were overwhelmed with the response. This video goes out to you. Jet Black Heart."[10]

## Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations for "Jet Black Heart" Year Organization Award Result Ref(s) 2016 MTV Spain Video Del Verano [11] 2016 Teen Choice Awards Best Rock Song [12]

## Personnel

**5 Seconds of Summer**

- [Luke Hemmings](/source/Luke_Hemmings) – lead vocals, rhythm guitar
- [Michael Clifford](/source/Michael_Clifford_(musician)) – lead vocals, lead guitar, composer, lyricist
- [Calum Hood](/source/Calum_Hood) – lead vocals, bass guitar, composer, lyricist
- [Ashton Irwin](/source/Ashton_Irwin) – backing vocals, drums

**Production**

- [David Hodges](/source/David_Hodges) – composer, lyricist, producer
- Jon Green – composer, lyricist

## Charts

Chart history for "Jet Black Heart" Chart (2015–2016) Peak position Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[13] 47 Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[14] 14

## Release history

Release dates and formats for "Jet Black Heart" Region Date Format Label Ref. Various 28 August 2015 Digital download Capitol · Hi or Hey [3] United Kingdom 13 December 2015 Contemporary hit radio [4]

## References

1. Carolyn Menyes (27 August 2015). ["5 Seconds of Summer 'Jet Black Heart' Review: New Album Cut Gets Emotional"](http://www.musictimes.com/articles/46398/20150827/5-seconds-summer-jet-black-heart-review-new-album-stream.htm). *Music Times*. Retrieved 28 November 2023.

1. Jessica Thomas. ["SINGLE REVIEW: 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER – 'JET BLACK HEART'"](http://renownedforsound.com/index.php/single-review-5-seconds-of-summer-jet-black-heart/). *[Renowned for Sound](/source/Renowned_for_Sound)*. Retrieved 28 November 2023.

1. ["The Lyrics Of 5SOS' 'Jet Black Heart' Mean More To The Fans Than You Might Realise"](https://www.mtv.co.uk/news/27elea/the-lyrics-of-5sos-jet-black-heart-mean-more-to-the-fans-than-you-might-realise). *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2018.

1. "Thank you for the Jet Black Heart plays today @BBCR1. For more:". No. 676106882579304448. 13 December 2015.

1. Emilee Lindner (3 September 2015). ["5SOS Debuted A New Song Onstage, And Fans Are Now Skeletons"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150904053656/http://www.mtv.com/news/2260561/5sos-jet-black-heart-live/). *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.com/news/2260561/5sos-jet-black-heart-live/) on 4 September 2015. Retrieved 20 August 2018.

1. ["Jet Black Heart - 5 Seconds of Summer Credits"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/jet-black-heart-mw0002875258). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved 28 November 2023.

1. ["5SOS's Michael on 'Jet Black Heart': 'It's the song I'm most proud of'"](https://www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/5SecondsOfSummer/view/131322/). *[Pressparty](/source/Pressparty)*. 27 August 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2023.

1. Emilee Lindner (17 December 2015). ["5SOS's 'Jet Black Heart' Video Proves That I Am You, And You Are Me, And, Oh, God, The World Is F--ked Up And Beautiful"](https://web.archive.org/web/20231210140057/https://www.mtv.com/news/edv8ba/5-seconds-of-summer-jet-black-heart-video). *[MTV](/source/MTV)*. Archived from [the original](https://www.mtv.com/news/edv8ba/5-seconds-of-summer-jet-black-heart-video) on 10 December 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.

1. Kevin Apaza (17 December 2015). ["5 Seconds of Summer - "Jet Black Heart" \[Music Video Premiere!\]"](https://www.directlyrics.com/5-seconds-of-summer-jet-black-heart-music-video-premiere-news.html). *[Directlyrics](/source/MRC_(company))*. Retrieved 29 November 2023.

1. Malorie McCall (17 December 2015). ["5 Seconds of Summer's New Music Video May Just Melt Your 'Jet Black Heart': Watch"](https://www.billboard.com/music/rock/5-seconds-of-summer-jet-black-heart-video-6813625/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved 29 November 2023.

1. ["Video Del Verano Leaderboard"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160924192348/http://www.mtv.es/especial/veranomtv2016). mtv.es. Archived from [the original](http://www.mtv.es/especial/veranomtv2016/) on 2016-09-24. Retrieved 2016-09-17.

1. Allison Crist, Kimberly Nordyke (31 July 2016). ["Teen Choice Awards: Winners List"](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/teen-choice-awards-2016-winners-916007/choice-rock-song-2/). *[The Hollywood Reporter](/source/The_Hollywood_Reporter)*. Retrieved 29 November 2023.

1. ["5 Seconds of Summer Chart History"](https://www.billboard.com/artist/5-seconds-of-summer/chart-history/min/). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. Retrieved 28 March 2020.

1. ["Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 36, 2015"](https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/215?dspy=2015&dspp=36) (in Swedish). [Sverigetopplistan](/source/Sverigetopplistan). Retrieved 2 May 2021.

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