"How Did You Love" is a single by American rock band Shinedown. It is their fourth and final single from their fifth studio album, Threat to Survival. The song was used in season 1 episode 2 of 9-1-1: Lone Star, And was featured as the official theme song of WWE’s Hell in a Cell (2017).
Background
The song was released on October 4, 2016, as the fourth single from the band's fifth studio album, Threat to Survival. A music video was released the same day, featuring scenes from the short film The Hound of Heaven.[1] On January 13, 2017, acoustic and piano versions of the song were released.[2] A remix EP followed in February, featuring 5 additional versions produced by various DJs.[3] Later that month, the song topped the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, the band's 11th song to do so. It was also the band's 22nd top 5 on the chart, breaking a tie with Aerosmith for the most in the format.[4] It remained atop the tally for 4 weeks.
Themes and composition
Frontman Brent Smith said of the song's meaning in a Billboard article:
"How Did You Love is about understanding and respecting your own mortality. Not in a morbid, negative way, but in a way that inspires you to live each day to its fullest and without regret, especially when it comes to your relationships and your individuality. You need to be at peace and proud when you look back and ask yourself, 'how did you love?'"[1]
Track listing
Digital download and streaming (acoustic)[2]
- "How Did You Love" (Acoustic Version) – 3:06
- "How Did You Love" (Piano Version) – 3:06
Digital download and streaming - Remix EP[3]
- "How Did You Love" (Twine Remix) – 5:14
- "How Did You Love" (Neon Tribe Remix) – 3:52
- "How Did You Love" (Dr. Ozi Remix) – 3:41
- "How Did You Love" (Rob & Jack Remix) – 3:39
- "How Did You Love" (Nikö Blank Remix) – 3:16
Charts
Weekly charts
| Chart (2017) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[5] | 1 |
| Canada Rock (Billboard)[6] | 29 |
| US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[7] | 17 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[8] | 11 |
Year-end charts
| Chart (2017) | Position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Rock Songs (Billboard)[9] | 58 |
| US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[10] | 45 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[11] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b Stutz, Colin (October 10, 2016). "Shinedown Shares Life-Affirming 'How Did You Love' Video: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard.
- ^ a b "How Did You Love (Acoustic) – Single by Shinedown". Apple Music. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "How Did You Love (Remix) – EP by Shinedown". Apple Music. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ Rutherford, Kevin (February 24, 2017). "Shinedown Shines Atop Mainstream Rock Songs Chart with 'How Did You Love'". Billboard. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ^ "Shinedown Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ "Shinedown Chart History (Canada Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Shinedown Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved March 30, 2019.
- ^ "Shinedown Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
- ^ "Hot Rock Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Rock Airplay Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian album certifications – Shinedown – Deliverance". Music Canada. Retrieved November 6, 2023.