"Scared to Start" is a song by American singer Michael Marcagi, released as his second single on January 12, 2024, through Warner Records. It charted internationally, reaching the top 10 in both Ireland and the UK, and the top 20 in both Australia and New Zealand.
Background and promotion Michael Marcagi, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, previously fronted the rock band the Heavy Hours. He previewed the song "Scared to Start" on TikTok in November 2023, after which it was used in over 70,000 videos on the platform.
Commercial performance The song reached the top 10 in Ireland and the UK, as well as the top 20 in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. It also charted in Sweden at number 29, and peaked at number 54 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in the issue dated April 20, 2024.
Charts
Weekly charts + Weekly chart performance for "Scared to Start" Chart (2024) Peakposition Australia (ARIA) 12 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 20 Global 200 (Billboard) 35 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 13 Norway (VG-lista) 13 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 19 US Billboard Hot 100 54 US Adult Pop Airplay (Billboard) 36 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) 5 US Rock & Alternative Airplay (Billboard) 11
Year-end charts + Year-end chart performance for "Scared to Start" Chart (2024) Position Australia (ARIA) 18 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders) 71 Canada (Canadian Hot 100) 45 Global 200 (Billboard) 116 Netherlands (Single Top 100) 45 New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ) 24 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan) 35 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade) 76 UK Singles (OCC) 20 US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard) 15 US Rock Airplay (Billboard) 32
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