Sideways (Illenium song)
# Sideways (Illenium song)

"Sideways" is a song by American DJs and producers Illenium and Nurko, and singer/songwriter Valerie Broussard. It was released on May 7, 2021, as the fifth single from Illenium's fourth studio album Fallen Embers.

## Background

Before it was released, Illenium previewed the song at Ubbi Dubbi 2021.

Singer and songwriter Valerie Broussard described: “‘Sideways’ was written as an ode to a friend who was struggling with her mental health during COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Having struggled similarly in my own life, I wanted her to know I would always be there for her, even when it felt like the world was falling apart.”

## Charts

### Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Sideways" :

| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
| - | - |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ) | 33 |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) | 10 |

### Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for "Sideways" :

| Chart (2021) | Position |
| - | - |
| US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs (Billboard) | 33 |
