Lost Me

"Lost Me"
Single by Giveon
from the album Give or Take
Released	June 24, 2022 (2022-06-24)
Length	3:01
Label	Epic Not So Fast
Songwriter(s)	Giveon Evans Rupert Thomas, Jr. Ozan Yildirim Ryan Vojtesak Dominik Patrzek Marcus Semaj
Producer(s)	Sevn Thomas Oz Charlie Handsome Deats
Giveon singles chronology
"Lie Again" (2022) "Lost Me" (2022) "Time" (2022)
Music video
"Lost Me" on YouTube

"Lost Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter Giveon. It was released through Epic Records and Not So Fast as the third single from his debut studio album, Give or Take , on June 24, 2022, along with the album. ^[1] Giveon wrote the song with producers Sevn Thomas, Oz, Charlie Handsome, and Deats, alongside Marcus Semaj.

Composition and lyrics

On "Lost Me", Giveon sings about what he would do after a breakup: "I'm not lookin' for the one / Later, but for now I'm havin' fun / I'm done 'cause I always get hurt". ^[2] The song includes "upbeat production", with a guitar hovering over the groove as it transitions into the chorus. ^[3]

Music video

The official music video for "Lost Me" premiered alongside the release of the song and Give or Take on June 24, 2022. The video sees Giveon making promises to a woman as a group of people dance around him. ^[4] However, he is not able to commit to her. ^[5]

Charts

Chart performance for "Lost Me"

Chart (2022)	Peak position
Netherlands (Single Tip) [6]	22
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) [7]	26
South Africa (TOSAC) [8]	35
UK Singles (OCC) [9]	85
US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles ( Billboard ) [10]	11
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [11]	42
US Rhythmic ( Billboard ) [12]	30

Certifications

Certifications for "Lost Me"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
New Zealand (RMNZ) [13]	Gold	15,000‡
United States (RIAA) [14]	Gold	500,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release history for "Lost Me"

Region	Date	Format	Label	Ref.
United States	July 26, 2022	Rhythmic contemporary	Epic Not So Fast	[15]
		Urban contemporary radio		[16]

References

1. Pointer, Ashley (June 24, 2022). "GIVĒON, 'Lost Me'". NPR . Retrieved June 24, 2022. Today, he releases his highly anticipated debut studio album, Give or Take, and the single "Lost Me" is a summer bop that chooses casual fun over the more daunting demands that come with committed love.
2. McKinney, Jessica (July 13, 2022). "Givēon Is Making Music for Himself. Not for R&B Purists". Complex . Retrieved July 13, 2022.
3. Grant, Shawn (June 24, 2022). "GIVĒON Releases Full-Length Debut Album 'Give or Take'". The Source . Retrieved June 24, 2022.
4. Okon, Wongo (June 24, 2022). "Giveon Refuses To Take Another Chance At True Love In His Dismissive Video For 'Lost Me'". Uproxx . Retrieved June 24, 2022.
5. Martin, Annie (June 24, 2022). "Giveon releases debut album, 'Lost Me' music video". UPI . Retrieved June 24, 2022.
6. "Dutch Single Tip 30/07/2022". dutchcharts.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved July 30, 2022.
7. "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. July 4, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
8. "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100 Week 26-2022". The Official South African Charts. Retrieved June 8, 2024.
9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
10. "Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of July 9, 2022". Billboard . Retrieved July 5, 2022.
11. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs: Week of July 9, 2022". Billboard . Retrieved July 5, 2022.
12. "Rhythmic Airplay: Week of October 1, 2022". Billboard . Retrieved September 27, 2022.
13. "New Zealand single certifications – Giveon – Lost Me". Radioscope. Retrieved January 27, 2025.Type Lost Me in the "Search:" field.
14. "American single certifications – Giveon – Lost Me". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved February 14, 2025.
15. "Future Releases for Rhythmic Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
16. "Future Releases for Urban/R&B Radio Stations". All Access. Archived from the original on July 20, 2022. Retrieved July 20, 2022.