Safe and Sound (Capital Cities song)

"Safe and Sound"
Single by Capital Cities
from the album In a Tidal Wave of Mystery
Released	January 6, 2011 (2011-01-06)
Genre	Synth-pop new wave alternative rock dance-pop
Length	3:13
Label	Lazy Hooks Capitol
Songwriter(s)	Ryan Merchant Sebu Simonian
Producer(s)	Ryan Merchant Sebu Simonian
Capital Cities singles chronology
"Beginnings" (2010) "Safe and Sound" (2011) "Kangaroo Court" (2012)
Music video
"Safe and Sound" on YouTube

"Safe and Sound" is a song by American indie pop duo Capital Cities, written and produced by band members Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian. The song was released as a single on January 6, 2011, and first appeared on their debut EP Capital Cities (2011), later serving as the lead single from their debut studio album, In a Tidal Wave of Mystery (2013). "Safe and Sound" became the duo's breakout hit, peaking at number eight on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and achieving commercial success in several other territories. Three music videos were produced for the single, with the third video, directed by Grady Hall and set in the Los Angeles Theatre, later being nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards