| "Honeymoon Fades" | |
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| Promotional 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 |
"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.
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]
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]
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 adapted from Tidal. [13]
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | February 14, 2020 |
| Hollywood | [14] |
