Lord Huron - The Night We Met (official Audio) -

The lyrics focus on the desire to return to the start of a relationship to take a different path and spare oneself the eventual heartbreak.

It has been certified 11× Platinum in the United States by the RIAA, signifying over 11 million units sold. Lord Huron - The Night We Met (Official Audio)

A popular remix featuring Phoebe Bridgers was released in 2018 for the show's second season. The lyrics focus on the desire to return

by Lord Huron is a melancholic indie-folk ballad that became a global phenomenon after its inclusion in the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why . Written by frontman Ben Schneider , the song was originally released on the band's 2015 album, Strange Trails . Key Themes and Background by Lord Huron is a melancholic indie-folk ballad

The song's popularity skyrocketed in 2017 after it underscored a pivotal dance scene between characters Clay Jensen and Hannah Baker in 13 Reasons Why .

Inspired by "bittersweet teen romance" and 1950s pop, the song uses ghostly background vocals and a slow, mixed-meter tempo (60 bpm) to evoke a haunting sense of loss.

As of early 2026, the track has amassed over 3.5 billion streams on Spotify.