"Just Sayin'" is a song recorded by Canadian

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. The song was written by the band's lead singer James Barker, along with Travis Wood, Gavin Slate and producer

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. It was the second single from the band's debut extended play ''

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Background

James Barker said that after their debut single "

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", which he classified as a "chill, summer-style song", the band "wanted to do something a little more upbeat". He called the song "a blast to play live".

Commercial performance

"Just Sayin'" reached a peak of number seven on the ''

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chart, becoming the band's second consecutive top ten hit after making their debut with "

". It has been certified Gold by

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Music video

The official music video was for "Just Sayin'" premiered on ''

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'' on November 8, 2016, and features a cameo appearance by ET's

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. The video features a man trying to talk to different women at a bar while James Barker Band performs on the stage.

Charts

Certifications

References

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