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"Call You Mine"
Single by The Chainsmokers featuring Bebe Rexha
from the album World War Joy
ReleasedMay 31, 2019 (2019-05-31)
GenreElectropop[1]
Length3:37
Label
Songwriters
Producers
  • The Chainsmokers
  • watt
The Chainsmokers singles chronology
"Do You Mean"
(2019)
"Call You Mine"
(2019)
"Takeaway"
(2019)
Bebe Rexha singles chronology
"Last Hurrah"
(2019)
"Call You Mine"
(2019)
"Harder"
(2019)
Music video
"Call You Mine" on YouTube

"Call You Mine" is a song by American production duo The Chainsmokers featuring American singer-songwriter Bebe Rexha. It was released as a single on May 31, 2019, along with its music video, serving as the fourth single from the duo's third studio album World War Joy.[2] "Call You Mine" marks The Chainsmokers' third collaboration with Bebe Rexha, following their remixes of "Take Me Home" by production trio Cash Cash, featuring Rexha on vocals, and their remix of her debut solo single, "I Can't Stop Drinking About You".[citation needed] Its music video won Best Dance Video at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.[3]

Promotion

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On May 28, 2019, both The Chainsmokers and Bebe Rexha shared a snippet of the music video, tagging each other and captioning it "Friday" and "FRIDAY 5/31", respectively.[4][5]

Music video

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The music video was directed by Dano Cerny.[6] The music video is shown in reverse, and is about Rexha, implied to have stopped being a fan of the Chainsmokers, plotting the murder of them. She gives a sexy dance in a club, which the duo enjoys, then proceeds to poison their drinks before dragging them to her car and driving away from the cops.[7]

Awards and nominations

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Year Organization Award Result Ref.
2019 MTV Europe Music Awards Best Collaboration Nominated [8]
MTV Video Music Award Best Dance Video Won [9]
Song of the Summer Nominated
Teen Choice Awards Choice Electronic/Dance Song Nominated [10]
2020 ASCAP London Music Awards EDM Song Award Won [11]

Track listing

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Digital download[12]
No.TitleLength
1."Call You Mine"3:37
Digital download – remixes EP[13]
No.TitleLength
1."Call You Mine" (Lookas remix)3:46
2."Call You Mine" (Keanu Silva remix)2:49
3."Call You Mine" (Asketa & Natan Chaim remix)3:03
4."Call You Mine" (Parker remix)2:45
5."Call You Mine" (Lick remix)2:57
6."Call You Mine" (Sam Berson remix)3:00

Charts

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[47] Platinum 70,000
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[48] 3× Platinum 120,000
Canada (Music Canada)[49] Platinum 80,000
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[50] Gold 45,000
Mexico (AMPROFON)[51] Gold 30,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)[52] Platinum 30,000
Norway (IFPI Norway)[53] Platinum 60,000
Poland (ZPAV)[54] Gold 10,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[55] Silver 200,000
United States (RIAA)[56] 2× Platinum 2,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 31, 2019 Columbia [2]
United States June 4, 2019 Top 40 radio [57]
June 17, 2019 Hot adult contemporary [58]

References

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from Grokipedia
"Call You Mine" is a song by American electronic music duo , featuring vocals from . Released on May 31, 2019, as the fourth single from their third studio album , the track blends elements with themes of intense romance and relational uncertainty. The song's , directed by Dano Cerny and starring the artists, depicts a dramatic of passion and peril, with Rexha portrayed as a figure. It premiered alongside the single and has garnered over 400 million views on as of 2025. Commercially, "Call You Mine" achieved notable success on and electronic charts, peaking at number two on the Dance/Electronic Songs chart and topping the Dance/Electronic Digital Song Sales chart for three weeks. On the , it reached number 56. The track also performed well internationally, entering top 40 positions in several countries including peaking at number 25 in and number 24 in the UK.

Background and development

Concept and writing

"Call You Mine" was conceived as a romantic track delving into themes of possessive love and longing, reflecting the intense desire to claim a partner amid relational uncertainty. The song's creation was inspired by ' eagerness to reunite creatively with , building on their established partnership after successful prior tracks. The writing credits are attributed to —comprising Alex Pall and Drew Taggart—alongside and co-writer , with additional contributions from producers and Andrew Watt. The songwriting process commenced in early 2019 during studio sessions for what would become the EP, serving as a promotional precursor to The Chainsmokers' anticipated full-length album. Central to the are explorations of in relationships, where the recurring "call you mine" symbolizes a yearning for commitment and exclusivity despite emotional risks. infused the track with personal touches of vulnerability, drawing from her own experiences to heighten the song's emotional authenticity. This marked the first featured vocal collaboration between and Rexha, following her uncredited background vocals on "Don't Let Me Down" in and their earlier remix work together.

Recording and production

"Call You Mine" was recorded in 2019, with primary production led by and co-producer Andrew Watt. Bebe Rexha's vocals were captured in multiple takes to achieve a wide , incorporating ad-libs that added emotional depth to the performance, while member Andrew Taggart contributed additional layers of synthesizers. The production featured pulsating bass drops, synth-heavy verses, and a gradual build-up leading into the chorus, elements that defined the track's EDM-pop structure; it was mixed by Jordan Stilwell. Following edits to streamline the drop sections for optimal radio compatibility, the song's final runtime was established at 3:37. "Call You Mine" is an song composed in with a of 104 beats per minute (BPM). It features a moderate energy level of 70% and danceability of 59%, blending electronic production with pop sensibilities. The track follows a standard verse–pre-chorus–chorus structure, including two verses, a repeating pre-chorus and bridge, a post-chorus, and an outro. It was written by Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall of , along with Steve Mac, Alexandra Tamposi, Andrew Wotman, and Tony Ann, and produced by and Andrew Watt. Lyrically, the song explores themes of intense romance, , and relational uncertainty in a young love on the brink of fading. It reflects on the excitement of early connection—"Two kids with their hearts on fire"—contrasted with current estrangement, culminating in a plea for recommitment: "Can I call you mine?" The chorus recalls a pivotal moment of vulnerability and possession, emphasizing regret over lost passion. provides the lead vocals, delivering lines with emotional intensity.

Release and promotion

Single release

"Call You Mine" was released digitally worldwide on May 31, 2019, through as the fourth single from ' third studio album, . The track was distributed in standard digital download format and made available for streaming on major platforms including and . It was initially bundled as part of a four-track EP titled World War Joy... Call You Mine, which also included "Do You Mean" featuring Ty Dolla $ign and bülow, "Kills You Slowly", and "Who Do You Love" with . A promotional followed later in 2019 via . In the United States, the song received radio airplay promotion, with adds to Top 40 stations and Hot AC formats in the weeks following its digital launch. A package was issued digitally on July 19, 2019, featuring versions by Lookas, Keanu Silva, Asketa & Natan Chaim, and others. The single served as a key promotional tie-in for The Chainsmokers' World War Joy tour.

Marketing efforts

The Chainsmokers and Bebe Rexha began promoting "Call You Mine" with teasers on May 28, 2019, sharing 15-second clips from the upcoming music video and countdown graphics across social media platforms including Instagram stories and Facebook, which featured cryptic previews drawing from Rexha's previous work to generate buzz ahead of the Friday release. A pre-save link was also provided to fans, encouraging early engagement. The single was cross-promoted as part of ' third studio album , with announcements highlighting its role in the project's ongoing rollout alongside collaborations like those with and Ty Dolla $ign, tying into the album's thematic artwork and narrative of joyful chaos. Upon release on May 31, 2019, "Call You Mine" secured placements on major streaming playlists such as Spotify's New Music Friday, amplifying its reach to millions of listeners. Andrew Taggart of discussed the collaboration with Rexha in radio and podcast interviews shortly after launch, emphasizing her vocal contributions and the song's emotional depth during appearances like the Apple Music show in early June 2019. The track made an early live debut during a performance on NBC's Today show Citi Concert Series on June 21, 2019, where and Rexha delivered it alongside other World War Joy material to a live audience in . The music video dropped simultaneously with the single on May 31, 2019.

Critical reception

"Call You Mine" received generally positive reviews from music critics, who praised its catchy production and Bebe Rexha's vocals, though some noted its formulaic nature. OutLoud Culture described it as an "EDM banger" with emotional depth, predicting it could become a hit. Music Matters Media called it a "fun pop song" that is "extremely relatable lyrically" and makes listeners want to "vibe to and dance along with." highlighted its "upbeat rhythm" and melody that "simmers with just a hint of sensual darkness." In a mixed review, SU awarded it 60 out of 100, commending the "well-produced" track and "catchy chorus" that showcases Rexha's voice, but criticizing its "predictable" and "safe" approach with "unoriginal ."

The music video for "Call You Mine" was directed by Dano Cerny and released on May 31, 2019, alongside the single. It stars ' Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart alongside and unfolds in as a noir thriller set in a . The story begins with Rexha driving a Mercedes with the unconscious duo in the back, rewinding to reveal a night of dancing and flirtation that ends with Rexha poisoning them out of obsessive love, followed by her fleeing from police. Produced by Hound Content, the video has garnered over 400 million views on YouTube as of May 2025. It won Best Dance Video at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.

Commercial performance

Chart performance

"Call You Mine" debuted at number 67 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart dated July 6, 2019. It later reached a peak position of number 56 in August 2019 and spent a total of 20 weeks on the ranking. On the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, the track achieved a high of number 2 and remained on the list for 26 weeks. Its performance was bolstered by strong streaming numbers, reaching over 650 million plays on Spotify as of November 2025, alongside consistent radio airplay that contributed to its extended chart longevity. Internationally, "Call You Mine" saw notable success across several markets. It peaked at number 50 on the UK Singles Chart, spending 9 weeks in the top 100. In Australia, the song reached number 32 on the ARIA Singles Chart and spent 20 weeks on the chart. It performed on the charts, peaking at number 34 on the Hot Singles chart. The track also entered various European charts, including a peak of number 55 on the German Singles Chart. In year-end tallies for 2019, "Call You Mine" ranked number 8 on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. It placed at number 26 on 's End of Year Singles Chart. For the decade (), the song landed at number 42 on 's decade-end Hot Dance/Electronic Songs ranking.
CountryChartPeak PositionWeeks on ChartSource
5620Billboard
Hot Dance/Electronic Songs226Billboard
Official Singles Chart509Official Charts
Singles Chart3220ARIA
Hot Singles34-RMNZ
German Singles Chart55-Offizielle Charts

Certifications

In the United States, "Call You Mine" was certified 2× Platinum by the (RIAA) on August 20, 2020, denoting 2 million units sold or streamed. This certification was based on 1.5 million combined with equivalent streaming units, under RIAA's where 150 on-demand audio and video streams count as one unit equivalent to a or sale. No updates to the criteria affecting this award occurred prior to 2020. Internationally, the single achieved Platinum status from the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) in 2019, representing 70,000 units. In the , it received a Gold certification from the (BPI) in 2020 for sales and streams exceeding 400,000 units. Additionally, awarded it 3× Platinum certification, acknowledging 120,000 equivalent units. These certifications highlight the song's commercial success, aided by its chart performance that qualified it for escalating award thresholds in multiple regions.
RegionCertifying BodyCertificationUnitsDate
RIAA2× Platinum2,000,000August 2020
ARIAPlatinum70,000
BPIGold400,0002020
3× Platinum120,0002021

Awards and nominations

{| class="wikitable" ! Award ! Year ! Category ! Recipient ! Result
! Ref.
[[MTV Video Music Awards]]
Best Dance
"Call You Mine"
{{won}}
-
[[MTV Video Music Awards]]
Song of Summer
"Call You Mine"
{{nom}}
-
[[Teen Choice Awards]]
Choice Electronic/Dance Song
"Call You Mine"
{{nom}}
-
[[MTV Europe Music Awards]]
Best Song
"Call You Mine"
{{nom}}
}

Track listing

Digital single

No.TitleLength
1."Call You Mine" (featuring )3:37

Personnel

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
VariousMay 31, 2019Digital downloadDisruptor, Columbia
VariousJuly 19, 2019Digital download (remixes)Disruptor, Columbia

References

  1. Aug 15, 2019 · The Chainsmokers' latest collaboration with pop singer Bebe Rexha is "Call You Mine," released May 31. By Ellise Shafer ...
  2. May 31, 2019 · Bebe Rexha Poisons The Chainsmokers In 'Call You Mine' Video: Watch ... It's the fourth single from The Chainsmokers' third album World War Joy.
  3. May 31, 2019 · Official music video for ”Call You Mine” by The Chainsmokers Listen to The Chainsmokers: https://thechainsmokers.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more ...
  4. Call You Mine. The Chainsmokers & Bebe Rexha. 6/15/19. 2 12 Wks. 7/06/19. 26. Takeaway. The Chainsmokers & ILLENIUM Featuring Lennon Stella. 8/03/19. 3 12 Wks.
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