"Scar" is a pop song written by Australian singer Missy Higgins and Kevin Griffin of American band Better Than Ezra. Released on 2 August 2004 on Eleven: A Music Company, it was released as the first single from Higgins' debut album, The Sound of White (2004). The single is her most successful thus far, entering the Australian ARIA Singles Chart at number one and going platinum. It also charted in New Zealand, where it peaked at number 20 in January 2005. The song was mixed by 12-time Grammy winner Jay Newland. It is the final song in The Axis of Awesome's "Four Chords", which is a medley of 4-chord pop songs.

Background

The song has been rumored to give a hint to Higgins's bisexuality, although she has not openly commented on the song's meaning.

Awards and nominations

Awards

Nominations

Track listing

Australian CD single

Personnel

Personnel are lifted from the Australian CD single liner notes.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history