Here's to the Zeros

"Here's to the Zeros"
Single by Marianas Trench
from the EP Something Old / Something New
ReleasedDecember 25, 2014 (2014-12-25)
Recorded2014
GenrePop rock
Length3:50
Label604
Songwriter(s)Josh Ramsay
Producer(s)Josh Ramsay
Marianas Trench singles chronology
"Pop 101"
(2014) 		"Here's to the Zeros"
(2014) 		"One Love"
(2015)
Music video
"Here's to the Zeros" on YouTube

"Here's to the Zeros" is a song by Canadian pop rock group Marianas Trench. It is the second single released from their third EP Something Old / Something New on December 25, 2014, in Canada and the US.[1] It was released internationally on December 29.[2] The song peaked at number 57 on the Canadian Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum in 2023.[3][4]

Background and composition

"Here's to the Zeros" was originally intended to be released on their fourth album Astoria[5] until Josh Ramsay confirmed on Twitter that the album would contain brand new songs and the track wouldn't appear on the album as it did not fit the tone.[6] The song is a satirical track, poking fun at "catchy pop songs" in the form of a pop song.[2] In an interview with MuchMusic, Ramsay spoke about the meaning behind the song and how it isn't possible to live a "perfect clean pop image."

"I came up with the lyrical concept right after attending the Grammy's for co-writing 'Call Me Maybe.' I felt a ton of internal and external pressure to come up with something as big. I felt like the industry was pushing for everyone to be these clean-cut pop types with no edge. I knew I would never be able to be that, so I decided to write something that went the exact opposite way. I open the song talking about getting arrested for drugs in high school and go from there, embracing all of my downfalls and, in fact, celebrating them. Besides, all those downfalls led me to exactly where I am today. No one can live up to the perfect clean pop image, nor should they have to."[7]

Awards and nominations

In 2015, the song was nominated for the MMVA Fan Fave Video.[8]

Music video

The music video premiered on March 5, 2015, and was directed by Kyle Davison and Josh Ramsay.[9] It features the band dressed as Sesame Street characters and spoofing the TV show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, with Josh Ramsay playing the role of Mr. Rogers.[10][11]

Charts

Chart performance for "Here's to the Zeros"
Chart (2015) Peak
position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[3] 59
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[12] 23
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[13] 25

Certifications

Certifications for "Here's to the Zeros"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
Canada (Music Canada)[4] Platinum 80,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Release dates and formats for "Here's to the Zeros"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Canada December 25, 2014 Digital download 604 [1]
United States [2]
Various December 29, 2014

References

  1. ^ a b "Here's to the Zeros - Single by Marianas Trench". Apple Music. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c Jaimie Roussos (January 5, 2015). "Listen: Marianas Trench Release 'Here's To The Zeros'". Confront Magazine. Archived from the original on April 5, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 18, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Canadian single certifications – Marianas Trench – Here's to the Zeros". Music Canada.
  5. ^ Amanda Hather. "Interview – Marianas Trench". Canadian Beats. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  6. ^ @JoshRamsay (May 27, 2015). "That's right. All new. RT @NorthsideLala: @JoshRamsay so here's to the zeros and Pop 101 wont be on the album? It'll be all brand new?" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  7. ^ "Marianas Trench Host Their Own Children's TV Show in 'Here's to the Zeros'". MuchMusic. March 5, 2015. Archived from the original on March 13, 2015. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  8. ^ "Nominees for 2015 Much Music Video Awards Announced". Newswire. May 20, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  9. ^ "Marianas Trench - Here's To The Zeros (Behind The Scenes)". YouTube. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  10. ^ Allison Sternall (March 5, 2015). "Watch: New Marianas Trench Video Premieres on Much". Confront Magazine. Archived from the original on March 16, 2015. Retrieved August 1, 2025.
  11. ^ "Marianas Trench Spoof Mister Rogers with 'Here's to the Zeros'". PopCrush. March 5, 2015. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  12. ^ "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada CHR/Top 40)". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 13, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  13. ^ "Marianas Trench Chart History (Canada Hot AC)". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 13, 2022. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
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