"Jerk" (also known as "Worth Nothing" and "Miss You") is a song by American singer-songwriter Oliver Tree, originally released on July 17, 2020 through Atlantic Records, as part of his debut studio album, Ugly Is Beautiful. The rock song was written by Oliver Tree, alongside the song's producers, Marshmello and David Pramik. Upon release, the song largely stood out to music critics reviewing the album. Noted for its "groan haunts", Pitchfork writer Cat Zhang drew comparisons to Billie Joe Armstrong,[2] while NME's Ben Jolly described the song as "an anti-bullying anthem-in-waiting".[3] Tree sings about his experiences of being an outcast and eventually realizes that his hatred for jerks is "a double-edged sword".[4]

"Jerk"
Song by Oliver Tree
from the album Ugly Is Beautiful
ReleasedJuly 17, 2020 (2020-07-17)
GenreRock[1]
Length2:15
LabelAtlantic
Songwriters
Producers
Lyric video
"Jerk" on YouTube

The song has two notable remixes. It was first remixed by Southstar as "Miss You" in 2022, before another remix of the same name was released as a single by both Oliver Tree and Robin Schulz, as a bonus track for the former's third studio album, Alone in a Crowd (2023). The Schulz remix found success, peaking at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topping charts in Lithuania, and the Netherlands, though also garnered some controversy in plagiarism allegations. After Oliver Tree's death in June 2026, the remix re-entered the Billboard US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart, peaking at number 2.[5][6]

Charts

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Chart performance for "Jerk"
Chart (2026) Peak
position
Russia Streaming (TopHit)[7] 93

Southstar remix

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"Miss You"
Single by Southstar
ReleasedMay 9, 2022 (2022-05-09)
GenreEDM[8]
Length3:26
Label
Songwriters
ProducerSouthstar
Southstar singles chronology
"Matrix"
(2022)
"Miss You"
(2022)
"Miss You (Sped Up Version)"
(2022)
Music video
"Miss You" on YouTube

German DJ and producer Southstar released a remix of the song on May 9, 2022, titled "Miss You".[9] Due to Southstar using Tree's vocals without permission, it was later re-released as a single on July 30, 2022[citation needed] with re-recorded vocals sung by Julian Perretta, through the B1 Recordings label.[10][11] A "sped-up version" of the song was released on October 12, 2022.[citation needed] It debuted at number 88 in Germany and went on to reach the top 10 by October, as well as the top 40 in Austria, Ireland, Lithuania and Switzerland.

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Miss You"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)[43] Platinum 30,000
Germany (BVMI)[44] Gold 200,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)[45] Gold 15,000
Poland (ZPAV)[46] Gold 25,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[47] Platinum 20,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[48] Silver 200,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Robin Schulz and Oliver Tree remix

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"Miss You"
Single by Robin Schulz and Oliver Tree
from the album Alone in a Crowd
ReleasedAugust 5, 2022 (2022-08-05)
GenreEDM[8]
Length3:26
LabelAtlantic
Songwriters
ProducerRobin Schulz
Robin Schulz singles chronology
"Sun Will Shine"
(2022)
"Miss You"
(2022)
"Rockstar Baby"
(2022)
Oliver Tree singles chronology
"I Hate You"
(2022)
"Miss You"
(2022)
"Voices"
(2023)
Music video
"Miss You" on YouTube

Another remix of the song was released on August 5, 2022, by German DJ Robin Schulz, credited to both Schulz and Oliver Tree. The remix peaked at number 1 on the UK Dance Singles and the national charts of Lithuania and the Netherlands. It also reached the top 10 in Australia, Finland, Ireland, Mexico, Norway and other countries. It reached number 4 on the US Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart published by Billboard, as well as number 84 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The release sparked controversy, with Schulz being accused of releasing an almost identical song to Southstar's remix with few alterations,[49] with Der Spiegel claiming that the songs are in the same key and use very similar arrangements.[50] Several artists, including Bausa, Prinz Pi and Yung Hurn, spoke out against Schulz, urging fans to stream the original by Southstar instead.[51] In response to the backlash, Schulz's manager Stefan Dabruck issued a statement saying that the confusion around "Miss You" was "intentional" and that Schulz was hoping for a remix with Southstar prior to the release.[52] A spokesperson from Atlantic Records claimed that the Robin Schulz version is the "definitive version" of the remix, and that Southstar remixed "Jerk" without permission, using re-recorded vocals to prevent Oliver Tree and his label from receiving royalties.[11]

Charts

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Certifications

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Certifications for "Miss You"
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[122] 2× Platinum 140,000
Austria (IFPI Austria)[123] Platinum 30,000
Canada (Music Canada)[124] 2× Platinum 160,000
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[125] Gold 45,000
France (SNEP)[126] Platinum 200,000
Italy (FIMI)[127] Platinum 100,000
New Zealand (RMNZ)[128] 2× Platinum 60,000
Poland (ZPAV)[129] 4× Platinum 200,000
Portugal (AFP)[130] Platinum 10,000
Spain (Promusicae)[131] Platinum 60,000
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[132] 2× Platinum 40,000
United Kingdom (BPI)[133] Platinum 600,000
United States (RIAA)[134] Platinum 1,000,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

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