The Truth About Love cover art

  Studio Album · No. 6

The Truth About Love Songwriting Credits by Pink

2012 RCA Records 13 tracks 51 min

Produced by Max Martin, Shellback, Greg Kurstin

RCA Records PopPop RockElectropopDance-Pop
92%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Pink carries a lyricist or composer credit.

92%
12 trackswritten by Pink 1 trackoutside writers
Pink's roles on this album

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist92%
Composer92%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
22
Lyricists
14
Producers
1
No.1 Single
7 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2012
Released

Awards & Recognition 2

Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album (2013, Nominated)
Grammy Award for Song of the Year (2014, Nominated)
Data Insight

The Truth About Love was produced by Max Martin, Shellback, Greg Kurstin, Butch Walker, Billy Mann, and Jeff Bhasker, recording across January-May 2012 at studios in California, Michigan, London, and Sweden. It debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 with 280,000 first-week copies (Pink's first US chart-topper) and topped charts in eight countries. "Just Give Me a Reason" (featuring Nate Ruess of fun.) reached #1 on the Hot 100 for three weeks; "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" reached #5; "Try" reached #9. The album sold over 7 million copies worldwide, was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 55th Grammy Awards (2013), and "Just Give Me a Reason" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 56th Grammy Awards (2014).

The Truth About Love is the sixth studio album by Pink, released in September 2012 on RCA Records and produced by Max Martin, Shellback, and Greg Kurstin. The album debuted at number one in multiple countries including the United States, marking the first time Pink had achieved a U.S. chart-topper. 'Blow Me (One Last Kiss)' and 'Just Give Me a Reason' (featuring Nate Ruess of fun.) both became major international hits, with the latter reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The record balances Pink's characteristic rock edge with polished pop production, reflecting both the maturity of her marriage reconciliation with Hart and her ongoing pop evolution. The Truth About Love sold over ten million copies worldwide, making it her commercial peak.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Are We All We Are
Alecia MooreButch WalkerJohn HillEmile Haynie Alecia MooreButch WalkerJohn HillEmile Haynie Butch WalkerJohn HillEmile Haynie Pink (Vocals)
2
Blow Me (One Last Kiss) #5
Alecia MooreGreg Kurstin Alecia MooreGreg Kurstin Greg Kurstin Pink (Vocals)
3
Try #9
Michael BusbeeBen West Michael BusbeeBen West Greg Kurstin Pink (Vocals)
4
Just Give Me a Reason #1
Alecia MooreNate RuessJeff Bhasker Alecia MooreNate RuessJeff Bhasker Jeff Bhasker Pink (Vocals)Nate Ruess (Vocals)
5
True Love
Alecia MooreLily AllenGreg Kurstin Alecia MooreLily AllenGreg Kurstin Greg Kurstin Pink (Vocals)Lily Allen (Vocals)
6
How Come You're Not Here?
Alecia MooreGreg Kurstin Alecia MooreGreg Kurstin Greg Kurstin Pink (Vocals)
7
Slut Like You
Alecia MooreMartin Karl SandbergKarl Johan Schuster Alecia MooreMartin Karl SandbergKarl Johan Schuster Max MartinShellback Pink (Vocals)
8
The Truth About Love
Alecia MooreBilly MannDavid Schuler Alecia MooreBilly MannDavid Schuler Billy MannDavid Schuler Pink (Vocals)
9
Beam Me Up
Alecia MooreBilly Mann Alecia MooreBilly Mann Billy Mann Pink (Vocals)
10
Walk of Shame
Alecia MooreGreg Kurstin Alecia MooreGreg Kurstin Greg Kurstin Pink (Vocals)
11
Here Comes the Weekend
Alecia MooreDJ KhalilChin InjetiErik AlcockLiz RodriguesMarshall Mathers Alecia MooreDJ KhalilChin InjetiErik AlcockLiz RodriguesMarshall Mathers DJ KhalilChin InjetiJohn Brown Pink (Vocals)
12
Where Did the Beat Go?
Alecia MooreBilly MannJon KeepSteve Daly Alecia MooreBilly MannJon KeepSteve Daly Billy MannTracklacers Pink (Vocals)
13
The Great Escape
Alecia MooreDan Wilson Alecia MooreDan Wilson Dan Wilson Pink (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 27 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions The Truth About Love

Who produced The Truth About Love by Pink?
The Truth About Love was produced by Max Martin, Shellback, Greg Kurstin, Butch Walker, Billy Mann, and Jeff Bhasker. Recording took place January-May 2012 across studios in California, Michigan, London, and Sweden. The album was released September 14, 2012, through RCA Records.
Did Just Give Me a Reason by Pink reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Just Give Me a Reason" (featuring Nate Ruess of fun.) peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for three consecutive weeks in April-May 2013, becoming Pink's fourth US chart-topper. The song was written by Pink, Jeff Bhasker, and Nate Ruess. It was later nominated for Song of the Year at the 56th Grammy Awards (2014).
Did The Truth About Love by Pink debut at number 1 on the Billboard 200?
Yes, The Truth About Love debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 with 280,000 first-week copies, Pink's first US album chart-topper. It also topped charts in Australia, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and four other countries, representing Pink's biggest commercial moment in her career to that point.
How many copies did The Truth About Love by Pink sell worldwide?
The Truth About Love has sold over 7 million copies worldwide by 2016. It is certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA in the United States, 3× Platinum by the BPI in the UK (900,000 units), and 9× Platinum by ARIA in Australia (630,000 units).
Did The Truth About Love by Pink receive any Grammy nominations?
The Truth About Love was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 55th Grammy Awards in 2013; "Just Give Me a Reason" (featuring Nate Ruess) was nominated for Song of the Year at the 56th Grammy Awards in 2014. The song lost Song of the Year to "Stay with Me" by Sam Smith at the 57th Grammys, but the nomination confirmed its impact as a songwriting achievement.
What did Try by Pink peak at on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Try" peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Pink's thirteenth US top-10 single. The song was released as the third single from The Truth About Love and was written by Pink (Alecia Moore) and busbee (Michael Busbee). It charted higher internationally, reaching the top 5 in the UK and Australia.
What did Blow Me (One Last Kiss) by Pink peak at on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Blow Me (One Last Kiss)" peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2012, becoming the lead single from The Truth About Love. The song was written and produced by Pink (Alecia Moore) and Greg Kurstin. It was also a hit internationally, reaching the top 5 in the UK, Australia, and several European markets.

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