Hit the Wall
| "Hit the Wall" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Gracie Abrams | |
| from the album Daughter from Hell | |
| Released | May 14, 2026 (2026年05月14日) |
| Genre | Synth-pop |
| Length | 3:14 |
| Label | Interscope |
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| Gracie Abrams singles chronology | |
| Music video | |
| "Hit the Wall" on YouTube | |
"Hit the Wall" is a song by American singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams from her forthcoming third studio album, Daughter from Hell . It was released on May 14, 2026, through Interscope Records. Abrams wrote and produced the song alongside Aaron Dessner.
Background
[edit ]In an interview with People on January 7, 2026, Abrams teased her upcoming third studio album, saying that she was "beyond ready for [the album] to belong to everyone else". She said she had "never felt this way about anything" she had made before, which was "driving [her] crazy". Regarding the anticipation surrounding the album, she said she "loved the feeling" but also felt "kind of calm" about it, instead appreciating the time she had spent with the record and the people she worked with.[1]
In March 2026, Abrams regularly shared glimpses on her Instagram, including photos of herself, moments with collaborators like Aaron Dessner and Bella Blasko, and a leather-bound journal marked with the number "3" and a sticker reading "witch".[2] On April 20, she posted a small portion of a song playing on her phone to her Instagram.[3] On May 1, 2026, she revealed the name of the album's lead single titled "Hit the Wall".[4]
Release and commentary
[edit ]"Hit the Wall" was released on May 14, 2026.[5] The song describes the personal struggles impacting a relationship.[5] It is a synth-pop song.[6] Following the single's release, Abrams described the song as more about the feeling of being at "the end of your rope" rather than just struggling in a romantic relationship.[7] She also said it was a relief to write the single because it allowed Abrams to process unwanted emotions that she was experiencing.[7] ABC Audio noticed how the single had an upbeat tone. Still, the lyrics described someone in a relationship crisis because of mental health issues.[8]
Music video
[edit ]The music video was directed by Renell Medrano.[6] In the video, Abrams appears lost as she opens a series of blue doors that lead to different dreamlike scenarios. Abrams described this as an homage to Joni Mitchell's 1971 album Blue .[8] In one of the doors, Abrams is in a hospital bed while doctors hold up inkblots, while another opens to a corridor with twins waiting at the end. This is a reference to the Stanley Kubrick's 1980 horror film The Shining .[6] [8]
Charts
[edit ]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | 22 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[10] | 47 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard )[11] | 42 |
| Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard )[12] | 27 |
| Canada Hot AC (Billboard )[13] | 36 |
| Germany (GfK)[14] | 76 |
| Germany Airplay (BVMI)[15] | 72 |
| Global 200 (Billboard )[16] | 45 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[17] | 14 |
| Japan Hot Overseas (Billboard Japan )[18] | 16 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[19] | 84 |
| New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[20] | 24 |
| Portugal (AFP)[21] | 80 |
| Singapore (RIAS)[22] | 15 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[23] | 7 |
| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[24] | 43 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[25] | 18 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 [26] | 48 |
| US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard )[27] | 28 |
| US Pop Airplay (Billboard )[28] | 25 |
Release history
[edit ]| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | May 14, 2026 | Interscope | [29] | |
| Italy | May 15, 2026 | Radio airplay | EMI | [30] |
| United States | May 19, 2026 | Contemporary hit radio | Interscope | [31] |
References
[edit ]- ^ Iasimone, Ashley (January 10, 2026). "Gracie Abrams shares update on her new album: 'I'm beyond ready'". Billboard . Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ^ Thatcher, Kirsty (May 4, 2026). "We're gnawing at our bars – Gracie Abrams has confirmed the first single from her third album". Russh . Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (April 20, 2026). "Gracie Abrams Shares New Song Snippet After Cryptic 'Witch' Clues". Billboard. Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ^ Greene, Malcia (May 5, 2026). "Everything to Know About Gracie Abrams' Third Studio Album". L'Officiel . Retrieved May 11, 2026.
- ^ a b "Listen: Gracie Abrams releases 'Hit the Wall,' first single from new album". Yahoo. May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Gracie Abrams drops new single 'Hit the Wall'". Rolling Stone. May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ a b "Gracie Abrams explains why new single 'Hit the Wall' was 'relief to write'". MSN. May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Gracie Abrams hits the wall with 'Daughter From Hell''s first single". AOL. May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 15, 2026.
- ^ "ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 25, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ^ "Gracie Abrams – Hit the Wall" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved June 1, 2026.
- ^ "Gracie Abrams Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- ^ "Canada CHR/Top 40: Week of June 06, 2026". Billboard Canada . Archived from the original on June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ^ "Canada Hot AC: Week of June 06, 2026". Billboard Canada . Archived from the original on June 4, 2026. Retrieved June 4, 2026.
- ^ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ^ "Radio-Charts Deutschland – Chartwoche 22/2026" [Radio Charts Germany – Chart Week 22/2026] (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie. June 5, 2026. Archived from the original on June 7, 2026. Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- ^ "Gracie Abrams Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard . Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart on 22/5/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ^ "Billboard Japan Hot Overseas – Week of May 27, 2026". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved May 28, 2026.
- ^ "Gracie Abrams – Hit the Wall" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ^ "Official Top 40 Singles". Recorded Music NZ. May 22, 2026. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
- ^ "Gracie Abrams – Hit the Wall". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved May 28, 2026.
- ^ "The Official Singapore Charts Week 21 (15 - 21 May 2026)". RIAS. Archived from the original on May 26, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 21, 2026". Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ^ "Gracie Abrams – Hit the Wall". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart on 22/5/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 23, 2026.
- ^ "Gracie Abrams Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard . Retrieved May 27, 2026.
- ^ "Gracie Abrams Chart History (Adult Pop Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- ^ "Gracie Abrams Chart History (Pop Songs)". Billboard . Retrieved June 7, 2026.
- ^ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (May 15, 2026). "Listen: Gracie Abrams debuts new single 'Hit the Wall'". Entertainment Focus. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ^ Vitali, Giacomo (May 15, 2026). "Hit the Wall - Gracie Abrams". EarOne (in Italian). Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ^ @USRadioUpdater (May 15, 2026). "[Hit the Wall] will officially impact [US Pop Radio] on May 19th (via @HITSDD)" (Tweet). Retrieved May 15, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).