Code Mistake

"Code Mistake" (stylised in all caps) is a song by American YouTuber Corpse Husband featuring Bring Me the Horizon. It was released as a single on 30 June 2023.^[1]

"Code Mistake"
Single by Corpse Husband featuring Bring Me the Horizon
Released	30 June 2023 (2023-06-30)
Recorded	2023
Length	2:45
Label	Self-released
Songwriter(s)	Corpse Husband Oli Sykes Jordan Fish Zakk Cervini
Producer(s)	Sykes Cervini Evil Twin Fish
Corpse Husband singles chronology
"under the weather" (2023) "Code Mistake" (2023) "Disdain" (2023)
Bring Me the Horizon singles chronology
"Amen!" (2023) "Code Mistake" (2023) "Darkside" (2023)
Music video
"CODE MISTAKE" on YouTube

Composition and lyrics

The lyrics of "Code Mistake" describe issues such as personal conflict, self-doubt and loneliness. A hint of irony is added in the outro when Oli Sykes laughs and states he will always be a “code mistake,” implying that accepting oneself and one’s perceived shortcomings may be liberating. ^[2]

Music video

An animated music video was released on YouTube on 8 July 2023. It was directed by Tristan Zammit and features Corpse in different scenarios, such as being executed in front of a crowd and growing wings inside an abandoned hospital. Meanwhile, Oli Sykes is stuck in a guillotine and is then shown as a vampire.

Charts

Chart performance for "Code Mistake"

Chart (2023)	Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[3]	13
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[4]	35