{{short description|2019 song by The Chainsmokers}} {{Infobox song | name = Push My Luck | cover = Push My Luck TCS.jpg | type = single | artist = The Chainsmokers | album = World War Joy | released = {{start date|2019|11|8}} | recorded = | studio = | genre = *Pop *future bass | length = {{duration|m=3|s=1}} | label = {{hlist|Disruptor|Columbia}} | writer = {{hlist|Andrew Taggart|Richard Samuel Markowitz|Remy Gautreau}} | producer = {{hlist|The Chainsmokers|Ian Kirkpatrick|SmarterChild}} | prev_title = Takeaway | prev_year = 2019 | next_title = The Reaper | next_year = 2019 | misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|HcYo_92vdbE|"Push My Luck"}}}} }}
"'''Push My Luck'''" is a song by American duo The Chainsmokers. It was released on November 8, 2019, as the sixth single from their album ''World War Joy''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/music/the-chainsmokers-tour-london-tickets-brixton-a4278241.html|title=The Chainsmokers to play London as part of 2020 European tour|date=November 4, 2019|work=Evening Standard|accessdate=November 4, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.dublinlive.ie/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/grammy-award-winning-duo-chainsmokers-17195242|title=Grammy Award-winning duo The Chainsmokers to play Dublin|first=Aakanksha|last=Surve|date=November 4, 2019|work=Dublin Live|accessdate=November 4, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.djtimes.com/the-chainsmokers-push-my-luck|title=The Chainsmokers Share New Single, "Push My Luck"|first=Brian|last=Bonavoglia|date=November 8, 2019|work=DJ Times|accessdate=November 9, 2019}}</ref>
== Background == The track was first heard in mid-June 2019 in an Instagram story of The Chainsmokers. On September 25, they played it for the first time live on their ''World War Joy'' tour in Cincinnati, Ohio.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.energy.de/national/soundcheck/the-chainsmokers-push-my-luck|title=The Chainsmokers – "Push My Luck"|work=Radio Energy|language=German|accessdate=November 8, 2019}}</ref> On the following day, they mentioned the song to ''Billboard'', unveiling its title. Andrew Taggart, a member of the duo said, "This one is not out yet", unveiling that it will be named "Push My Luck".<ref name="BB">{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8531420/the-chainsmokers-world-war-joy-tour-cincinnati-recap|title=The 9 Best Moments From The Chainsmokers' World War Joy Tour Kickoff, a Circus-Inspired Spectacle|first=Gil|last=Kaufman|date=September 26, 2019|work=Billboard|accessdate=November 4, 2019}}</ref> They later said to the same publication, in October, that the song "wasn't able to be released in time for the tour". Andrew Taggart revealed he was nervous, and he confidently sang lyrics like, "I think I might push my luck with you/'Cause you say that you've got nothing else to do."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/the-chainsmokers-nyc-show-recap/|title=The 10 Best Moments From The Chainsmokers' Explosive Brooklyn Show|first=Lilly|last=Pace|date=October 18, 2019|work=Billboard|access-date=November 4, 2019}}</ref> On November 4, 2019, the duo announced the release of the song on Twitter, posting a short teaser animated by the cover of the song.<ref name="YE" /> Their announcement was made at the same time they announced that they will play at 3Arena in 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.98fm.com/whats-on/the-chainsmokers-3arena-921081|title=The Chainsmokers To Play 3Arena Next Year|first=Rebecca|last=Shekleton|date=November 4, 2019|work=98FM|accessdate=November 4, 2019}}</ref>
== Critical reception == During the duo's tour, the magazine ''Billboard'' made a recapitulation of their previous releases. Unveiling the existence of the upcoming track, Gil Kaufman of the publication deemed it "an unreleased ballad into the lineup near the beginning of the set [...] before leaning into the sentimental chorus, "I think I might push my luck with you," over Pall's gentle [i.e. Alex Pall, the other half of the duo], swaying keyboard line".<ref name="BB" /> A few hours prior the release, Karlie Powell of ''Your EDM'' noted that the song is "about pushing your luck with someone, acting on those butterfly feelings from the jumpsounds". She felt the track "like a synth-filled dream, amplifying the signature style" of the duo.<ref name="YE">{{cite news|url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/11/07/the-chainsmoke-tease-push-my-luck|title=The Chainsmokers Tease New Single "Push My Luck" Out Friday|first=Karlie|last=Powell|date=November 7, 2019|work=Your EDM|accessdate=November 8, 2019}}</ref>
After the release, the song received criticism from multiple publications. Writing for ''Dancing Astronaut'', Farrell Sweeney remarked that the song "leans on Andrew Taggart's vocals", endowed with "a simple yet catchy synth note progression [which] creates a delicate drop that doesn't detract from the sense of calm the track instills". He added that the single "falls on the pop-leaning side of the production spectrum from [the duo]", containing "light instrumentals [which] carry a majority of the track".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/11/the-chainsmokers-release-sultry-new-single-off-of-third-studio-album-push-my-luck|title=The Chainsmokers release sultry new single from third studio album, 'Push My Luck'|first=Farrell|last=Sweeney|date=November 8, 2019|work=Dancing Astronaut|accessdate=November 8, 2019}}</ref> Shakiel Mahjouri of ''Entertainment Tonight Canada'' called it "a sultry track", which makes "a stark contrast from some of the bangers The Chainsmokers have become famous for". Concerning the composition, he remarked the presence of "a synth note progression" which "creates a light by noticeable drop" and wrote that the song is "buoyed by Andrew Taggart's vocals with light instrumentals provided by Alex Pall and others".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://etcanada.com/news/537792/the-chainsmokers-push-my-luck-in-new-music-video|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108203605/https://etcanada.com/news/537792/the-chainsmokers-push-my-luck-in-new-music-video/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 8, 2019|title=The Chainsmokers 'Push My Luck' In New Music Video|first=Shakiel|last=Mahjouri|date=November 8, 2019|work=Entertainment Tonight Canada|accessdate=November 8, 2019}}</ref> Jason Lipshutz of ''Billboard'' described too the track as "a stark contrast from their "#Selfie"-led early days". He called the song "a moody wonder", with a slowing down tempo and "a pseudo-breakdown in the back half but more room set aside for an acoustic guitar lick and quiet reflection on the submission of the moment in which infatuation turns into commitment".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/first-stream-luke-combs-jonas-brothers-karol-g-nicki-minaj-8543107/|title=First Stream: New Music From Luke Combs, Jonas Brothers, Karol G and Nicki Minaj & More|first=Jason|last=Lipshutz|date=November 8, 2019|work=Billboard|access-date=November 8, 2019}}</ref> Katie Bain of the same publication called the production "a plaintive sort of ballad", containing Andrew Taggart's vocals which "get pitched all the way up" and a chorus which "gets an elastic build". She wrote that "Push My Luck" certainly "does push hard into indie pop territory" but "goes full on EDM at {{duration|m=2|s=8}} precisely", remarking this construction as usual from the American duo.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8543112/first-spin-major-lazer-camelphat-chainsmokers|title=First Spin: The Week's Best New Dance Tracks From Major Lazer, Camelphat, The Chainsmokers & More|author=Billboard Staff|date=November 8, 2019|work=Billboard|accessdate=November 9, 2019}}</ref> Writing for ''EDM.com'', Katie Stone deemed the song "a downtempo pop crossover with a subtle future bass feel to it", which perfectly "follows the emotional vibe of the rest of the album thus far". According to her, it is about "the internal struggle one has when they are pursuing a new relationship".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://edm.com/music-releases/the-chainsmokers-push-my-luck|title=The Chainsmokers Release Latest from World War Joy Album, "Push My Luck"|first=Katie|last=Stone|date=November 8, 2019|work=EDM.com|accessdate=November 9, 2019}}</ref> Karlie Powell of ''Your EDM'' noted that "the first 2/3 of the track is unapologetically pop by design, with a gorgeous electronic-fused breakdown toward the end", making it "a soft, melodic production worth obsessing over".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/11/09/the-chainsmokers-push-my-luck-listen|title=The Chainsmokers' Storytelling Shines Through with New Single "Push My Luck"|first=Karlie|last=Powell|date=November 9, 2019|work=Your EDM|accessdate=November 10, 2019}}</ref>
== Composition == "Push My Luck" is written in the key of D Major and is 90 beats per minute.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://musicstax.com/track/4h8Pmw3RELdsanPjssyJoB|title=Key, BPM & analysis of Push My Luck by The Chainsmokers {{!}} Musicstax|website=Musicstax|accessdate=15 December 2019}}</ref>
== Music video == The official music video of the song was premiered on the same day through The Chainsmokers YouTube channel. Directed by Steven Sebring,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.idolator.com/7901044/the-chainsmokers-add-push-my-luck-to-world-war-joy|title=The Chainsmokers Add "Push My Luck" To 'World War Joy'|first=Mike|last=Wass|date=November 10, 2019|work=Idolator|accessdate=November 11, 2019}}{{dead link|date=August 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> it features Brazilian model Lais Ribeiro.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/culture/music/2019/nov/09/watch-the-chainsmokers-release-new-single-push-my-luck-video-stars-model-lais-ribeiro-19716.html|title=Watch: The Chainsmokers release new single, Push My Luck, video stars model Lais Ribeiro|first=Jaideep|last=Sen|date=November 9, 2019|work=Indulge Express|accessdate=November 9, 2019}}</ref>
== Credits and personnel == Credits adapted from Tidal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://listen.tidal.com/album/121482674|title=World War Joy...Push My Luck / The Chainsmokers|website=Tidal|accessdate=November 8, 2019}}</ref>
* Ian Kirkpatrick – production * SmarterChild – production, composition, lyrics * Andrew Taggart – production, composition, lyrics * Alex Pall – production * Remy Gautreau – composition, lyrics * Emerson Mancini – master engineering * Jordan Stilwell – mix engineering
== Charts == {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |- ! scope="col"| Chart (2019) ! scope="col"| Peak<br />position |- ! scope="row"| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/hot-singles/2019-11-15|title=NZ Hot Singles Chart|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|date=November 18, 2019|access-date=November 16, 2019}}</ref> | 15 |- ! scope="row"| Norway (VG-lista)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vglista.no/topplister/topp-20-single-2019-46/|title=VG-lista – Topp 20 Single uke 46, 2019|publisher=VG-lista|accessdate=November 16, 2019}}</ref> | 40 |- {{single chart|Slovakia2|91|year=2019|week=50|rowheader=true|accessdate=December 17, 2019}} |- ! scope="row"| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/215?dspy=2019&dspp=46|title=Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 46|publisher=Sverigetopplistan|accessdate=November 16, 2019}}</ref> | 11 |- {{single chart|UKdance|40|date=20191115|rowheader=true|accessdate=November 16, 2019}} |}
== References == {{reflist}}
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