"Way Down We Go" is a song by Icelandic

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, released as the second single for their first studio album '' A/B'' by Elektra Records and Atlantic Records.

Commercial performance

"Way Down We Go" peaked at No. 1 on ''Billboard'''s Alternative Songs and Rock Airplay charts.

Live performances

A live performance of the song was recorded in the

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Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

Appearances in other media

The song was used in the movie ''

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References

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