The song features vocals from Chiddy, one half of the American hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang and was released in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2011;[1] where it debuted at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart[2] and number 50 on the Irish Singles Chart.

In an interview with the music magazine Rock Sound in September 2011 Josh Franceschi said that "Rescue Me" was a low point for the band.

[4] The music video for the single was made available for streaming on the band's official YouTube page on January 20, 2011.

On 20 February, "Rescue Me" made its debut on the UK Singles Chart at number 21,[2] with sales of 18,589 copies.

The chart appearance also marked Chiddy Bang's second top 40 hit, after "Opposite of Adults" peaked at number 12 in May 2010.