Honeymoon Fades
"Honeymoon Fades" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter, released on February 14, 2020 through Hollywood Records. It is Carpenter's first release since her fourth studio album Singular: Act II in July 2019.
"Honeymoon Fades" | ||||
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Single by Sabrina Carpenter | ||||
Released | February 14, 2020 | |||
Genre | R&B | |||
Length | 3:15 | |||
Label | Hollywood | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Tone | |||
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Background and release
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 โ๐ฏ๐๐ซโ (emojis depicting โHoneymoon Fadesโ).[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, Itโs a direct thank you to everyone who has followed and stuck with me through my journey so far.[9]
Composition
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
Mike Nied of Idolator said the song is a "highlight on playlists for the remainder of the loverโs holiday (Valentines Day)".[10] Nerisha Penrose of Elle named the song as the tenth best love song of 2020.[12]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[13]
- Sabrina Carpenter โ vocals, songwriting
- Tone โ production, songwriting, programming
- Akil King โ songwriting
- Bianca Atterberry โ songwriting
- Daoud Anthony โ songwriting
- Josh Deguzman โ assistant recording engineering, studio personnel
- Will Quinnell โ assistant recording engineering, studio personnel
- Jon Castelli โ mixing, studio personnel
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | February 14, 2020 | Hollywood | [14] |
References
- "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: "๐ฏ๐๐ซ"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- "Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: "surprise, my valentine to you. a song called Honeymoon Fades drops tonight at midnight๐"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- "Hollywood Records on Instagram: "surprise, @sabrinacarpenter's valentine to you. a song called Honeymoon Fades drops tonight at midnight ๐"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- "Hollywood Records on Instagram: ""Honeymoon Fades" is out now ๐ค @sabrinacarpenter"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- "Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: ""Honeymoon Fades" is out now๐ค link in bio"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- "@dontshakethepolaroid on Instagram: "Honeymoon Fades out now cover and content shot by me ๐ Happy Valentine's Day"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- "SABRINA CARPENTER RELEASES SURPRISE SONG "HONEYMOON FADES"". Umusic. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- "Sabrina Carpenter Dreams Of Everlasting Love On โHoneymoon Fadesโ". idolator. 2020-02-14. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- "Key & BPM for Honeymoon Fades by Sabrina Carpenter | Tunebat". tunebat.com. 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. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
- Honeymoon Fades - Single by Sabrina Carpenter, retrieved 2020-02-14