Weir (song)

"Weir" is a song by Australian rock band Killing Heidi, released in May 1999 as the first single from their debut studio album, Reflector (2000). The song became a teen anthem in Australia the year of its release, reaching number six on the ARIA Singles Chart, and remains the band's best-known single. In the United States, the song was released to alternative radio on 25 July 2000. The music video was partially filmed in Sydney's Centennial Park. In 2025, the song placed 77 on the Triple J Hottest 100 of Australian Songs.^[1]

"Weir"
Single by Killing Heidi
from the album Reflector
Released	10 May 1999 (1999-05-10)
Length	4:04
Label	Wah-Wah Music Roadshow Music
Songwriter(s)	Ella Hooper Jesse Hooper
Producer(s)	Paul Kosky
Killing Heidi singles chronology
"Weir" (1999) "Mascara" / "Leave Me Alone" (1999)

Track listings

Australian CD single^[2]

1. "Weir" – 3:43
2. "Astral Boy" (acoustic mix) – 3:09

Charts

Weekly charts Chart (1999–2000) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[2] 6 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[3] 41

Year-end charts Chart (1999) Position Australia (ARIA)[4] 36

Certification

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[5]	Platinum	70,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Region	Date	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
Australia	10 May 1999	CD	Wah Wah Music Roadshow Music	[6]
United States	25 July 2000	Alternative radio	Universal	[7]
	8 August 2000	Contemporary hit radio		[8]