I'm Tired

"I'm Tired" is a song by English singer Labrinth and American singer Zendaya, released as a single from the season two soundtrack of American TV series Euphoria on 28 February 2022. It was written by Labrinth, Zendaya and the series' creator and director Sam Levinson, and released following the season two finale.^[1] The song was also included on the season two score alongside an extended solo version with just Labrinth, and a Zendaya version called "Rue's I'm Tired". At the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards, the song was nominated for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.

"I'm Tired"
Single by Labrinth and Zendaya
from the album Euphoria Season 2 (An HBO Original Series Soundtrack)
Released	28 February 2022 (2022-02-28)
Length	3:07
Label	Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Timothy McKenzie Sam Levinson Zendaya
Producer(s)	Labrinth
Labrinth singles chronology
"Yeh I Fuckin' Did It" (2022) "I'm Tired" (2022) "Lift Off" (2022)
Zendaya singles chronology
"All for Us" (2019) "I'm Tired" (2022) "Elliot's Song" (2022)

Background

The "gospel-inspired" song was first used in the fourth episode of season two, in which the character Rue (Zendaya) imagines herself in church.^[1]

Live performances

On April 22, 2023, Labrinth and Zendaya performed the song at Day 2 of Coachella 2023.^[2][3]

Charts

Chart performance for "I'm Tired"

Chart (2022)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[4]	21
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[5]	35
France (SNEP)[6]	165
Global 200 (Billboard)[7]	29
Greece International (IFPI)[8]	12
Hungary (Stream Top 40)[9]	29
Iceland (Tónlistinn)[10]	10
Ireland (IRMA)[11]	21
Lithuania (AGATA)[12]	12
Netherlands (Single Tip)[13]	2
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[14]	16
Norway (VG-lista)[15]	26
Portugal (AFP)[16]	54
South Africa (TOSAC)[17]	35
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[18]	40
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[19]	64
UK Singles (OCC)[20]	47
US Billboard Hot 100[21]	53
US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard)[22]	40
US Pop Airplay (Billboard)[23]	34

Certifications

Certifications for "I'm Tired"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[24]	Gold	40,000‡
United States (RIAA)[25]	Gold	500,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "I'm Tired"

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
Various	28 February 2022	Digital download streaming	Columbia	[1]
United States	8 March 2022	Contemporary hit radio		[26]
	21 March 2022	Hot adult contemporary radio		[27]