Safe and Sound " is a song by American indie pop duo Capital Cities , written and produced by band members Ryan Merchant and Sebu Simonian . The song was released as a single on January 6 , 2011 and first appeared on their debut EP '' Capital Cities '' ( 2011 ) , later serving as the lead single from their debut studio album , '' In a Tidal Wave of Mystery '' ( 2013 ) . " Safe and Sound " became the duo 's breakout hit , peaking at number eight on the United States '' Billboard '' Hot 100 and achieving commercial success in several other territories . Three music videos were produced for the single , with the third video , directed by Grady Hall and set in the Los Angeles Theatre , later being nominated for Best Music Video at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards
56th Annual Grammy Awards
56th Annual Grammy Awards
Safe and Sound (Capital Cities song)