The Craving (song)

This article is about the Twenty One Pilots song. For other songs, see Crave § Music.

"The Craving"
Single by Twenty One Pilots
Released	May 22, 2024
Length	2:53
Songwriter(s)	Tyler Joseph
Producer(s)	Tyler Joseph Paul Meany Spencer Stewart
Twenty One Pilots singles chronology
"Backslide" (2024) "The Craving" (2024) "The Line" (2024)
Music video
"The Craving" (Single Version) on YouTube

"The Craving (Jenna's Version)"
Song by Twenty One Pilots
from the album Clancy
Released	May 24, 2024
Length	2:54
Songwriter(s)	Tyler Joseph
Producer(s)	Tyler Joseph Paul Meany
Music video
"The Craving (Jenna's Version)" on YouTube

"The Craving" is a song by American musical duo Twenty One Pilots, released on May 22, 2024, through Fueled by Ramen as the fourth and final single from their seventh studio album Clancy . ^[1] Two different versions of the song were released by the band with differing arrangements and production, with one released as a promotional single and the other, subtitled "Jenna's Version", being released on the album itself.

Background

On May 9, 2024, the duo debuted "The Craving" to a live audience at an intimate show in London. ^{[2] [3] [4]} The song would eventually be released in two versions, both differing in production and in instrumental arrangement. The "(Single Version)" is up-beat with more instruments and additional production by Spencer Stewart; the album cut "(Jenna's Version)" is an acoustic and stripped-back version of the song. ^{[1] [5]}

Composition

"The Craving" was written by lead singer Tyler Joseph as a dedication to his wife, Jenna Joseph. ^[3] Since 2015, every Twenty One Pilots album has had a love ballad to Jenna, with "The Craving" being the fourth following "Tear in My Heart", "Smithereens", and "Formidable". ^{[6] [7]}

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "The Craving"

Chart (2024)	Peak position
Canada Rock ( Billboard ) [8]	24
Global 200 ( Billboard ) [9]	151
UK Singles (OCC) [10]	66
US Billboard Hot 100 [11]	83
US Adult Pop Airplay ( Billboard ) [12]	20
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs ( Billboard ) [13]	20
US Pop Airplay ( Billboard ) [14]	26
US Rock & Alternative Airplay ( Billboard ) [15]	8

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "The Craving"

Chart (2024)	Position
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) [16]	81
US Rock Airplay (Billboard) [17]	35

References

1. Wilson-Taylor, James (May 22, 2024). "Twenty One Pilots Release Sweet Acoustic Track 'The Craving (Jenna's Version)'". Rock Sound. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
2. John (May 12, 2024). "Twenty One Pilots: live the unreleased "The Craving" from the new album". RadioWise UK. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
3. Hatfield, Amanda (May 22, 2024). "twenty one pilots share "The Craving" from new LP Clancy". Alternative Press. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
4. Taylor, Sam (May 23, 2024). "Twenty One Pilots have released a new single and video, 'The Craving (Single Version)'". Dork. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
5. Carter, Emily (May 23, 2024). "twenty one pilots have shared a song that technically isn't on new album Clancy". Kerrang!. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
6. "The Week In Pop: Meet Twenty One Pilots, The Biggest Band You've Never Heard Of". Stereogum. May 28, 2015. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
7. Ryan, Gary (October 5, 2018). "Twenty One Pilots – 'Trench' review". NME. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
8. "Twenty One Pilots Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
9. "Twenty One Pilots Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
10. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 31, 2024.
11. "Twenty One Pilots Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
12. "Twenty One Pilots Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
13. "Twenty One Pilots Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
14. "Twenty One Pilots Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
15. "Twenty One Pilots Chart History (Rock & Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
16. "Hot Rock & Alternative Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 18, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
17. "Rock & Alternative Airplay Songs – Year-End 2024". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 14, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2025.