Honeymoon Fades
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| Single by Sabrina Carpenter | ||||
| Released | February 14, 2020 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Hollywood | |||
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| Producer(s) | Tone | |||
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"Honeymoon Fades" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter, released on February 14, 2020, her final single release through Hollywood Records . It is Carpenter's first release since her fourth studio album Singular: Act II in July 2019.
Background and release
[edit]In July 2019, Carpenter released her fourth studio album, Singular: Act II.[1] In an interview for the album in June 2019 with Marie Claire, Carpenter revealed that she had already begun work on a fifth studio album.[2] On February 7, 2020, Carpenter teased the song's release by posting a picture with the caption "🍯🌝🌫" (emojis depicting "Honeymoon Fades").[3] Carpenter announced the song's release on February 13, 2020, calling it her Valentine's Day gift to her fans.[4][5] It was released the following day.[6][7] The cover art was shot by Carpenter's sister Sarah Carpenter.[8] Carpenter additionally talked about the song saying:
My newest song "Honeymoon Fades" is a love letter penned directly towards my fans, It's a direct thank you to everyone who has followed and stuck with me through my journey so far.[9]
Composition
[edit]Musically, "Honeymoon Fades" is an R&B song with an atmospheric production.[10] It was composed in the key of F minor with a tempo of 115 beats per minute.[11] Lyrically, "Honeymoon Fades" is about dreaming of a relationship that never loses its spark.[10]
Critical reception
[edit]The song received critical acclaim from critics and fans alike. Mike Nied of Idolator said the song is a "highlight on playlists for the remainder of the lover's holiday (Valentines Day)".[10] Nerisha Penrose of Elle named the song as the tenth best love song of 2020.[12]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Tidal.[13]
- Sabrina Carpenter – vocals, songwriting
- Tone – production, songwriting, programming
- Akil King – songwriting
- Bianca Atterberry – songwriting
- Daoud Anthony – songwriting
- Josh Deguzman – assistant recording engineering, studio personnel
- Will Quinnell – assistant recording engineering, studio personnel
- Jon Castelli – mixing, studio personnel
Release history
[edit]| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | February 14, 2020 |
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Hollywood | [14] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Sabrina Carpenter Breaks Down Every Track on Album Singular: Act II, Talks Growing Pains". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ Byrnes, Lindsey (2019-06-28). "Exclusive: Watch Sabrina Carpenter's New Music Video for 'In My Bed'". Marie Claire. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: "🍯🌝🌫"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: "surprise, my valentine to you. a song called Honeymoon Fades drops tonight at midnight💌"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "Hollywood Records on Instagram: "surprise, @sabrinacarpenter's valentine to you. a song called Honeymoon Fades drops tonight at midnight 💌"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "Hollywood Records on Instagram: ""Honeymoon Fades" is out now 🤍 @sabrinacarpenter"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: ""Honeymoon Fades" is out now🤍 link in bio"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "@dontshakethepolaroid on Instagram: "Honeymoon Fades out now cover and content shot by me 💘 Happy Valentine's Day"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "SABRINA CARPENTER RELEASES SURPRISE SONG "HONEYMOON FADES"". Umusic. Archived from the original on 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ a b c "Sabrina Carpenter Dreams Of Everlasting Love On "Honeymoon Fades"". idolator. 2020-02-14. Archived from the original on 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ "Key & BPM for Honeymoon Fades by Sabrina Carpenter | Tunebat". tunebat.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ Penrose, Nerisha (April 17, 2020). "The Best Love Songs Of 2020 Will Put You Deep In Your Feelings". Elle. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
- ^ "Credits/Honeymoon Fades/Sabrina Carpenter". listen.tidal.com. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- ^ Honeymoon Fades – Single by Sabrina Carpenter, retrieved 2020-02-14
