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| Single by Cameron Whitcomb | ||||
| Released | November 8, 2024 (2024-11-08) | |||
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| Length | 2:37 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| "Medusa" on YouTube | ||||
"Medusa" is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Cameron Whitcomb. He wrote the track with Cal Shapiro and Jack RIley, the latter of whom produced it.
Background
In an interview, Whitcomb remarked that he wanted the song to be "up to the listener" to take what they need from it. He stated that it was initially about some of his struggles with addiction, noting how "you always regret it and you always feel so sick for the next few weeks or days after that. But it's like you do it knowing the repercussions. But there's this appeal of nothing else matters". Whitcomb added that he was dealing with a "pretty heavy breakup" at the time, where it was "the right person at the wrong time" and "really hurt, especially being sober," which is what the song is about to him.
Track listings
Digital download – single
- "Medusa" – 2:37
Digital download – single
- "Medusa (Acoustic)" – 3:03
- "Medusa" – 2:37
Chart performance
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) | 35 |
| Canada (Canadian Hot 100) | 63 |
| Ireland (IRMA) | 93 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 74 |
| Norway (VG-lista) | 29 |
| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) | 53 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs | 29 |
References
- Long Decter, Rosie (January 15, 2025). "B.C. Singer Cameron Whitcomb Debuts Barn-Burning 'Medusa' on the Billboard Canadian Hot 100". Billboard Canada. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- "Medusa - Single by Cameron Whitcomb". Spotify. Cameron Whitcomb under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation. November 8, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ^ Edwards, Clayton (November 8, 2024). "Cameron Whitcomb Discusses His New Single 'Medusa', His First Headlining Tour, and More (Exclusive)". American Songwriter. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- "Medusa - Single by Cameron Whitcomb". Apple Music (Canada). Cameron Whitcomb under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation. November 8, 2024. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- "Medusa (Acoustic) - Single by Cameron Whitcomb". Apple Music (Canada). Cameron Whitcomb under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation. January 24, 2025. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- "Cameron Whitcomb – Medusa" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- "Canadian Hot 100: Week of February 1, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved January 28, 2025.
- "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- "Cameron Whitcomb – Medusa" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- "Singel 2025 uke 04". VG-lista. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 4, 2025". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
- "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs: Week of February 1, 2025". Billboard. Retrieved January 29, 2025.