Honeymoon Fades

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"Honeymoon Fades"
Honeymoon Fades Sabrina Carpenter.jpg
Single by Sabrina Carpenter
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)
Genre R&B
Length3:15
Label Hollywood
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Tone
Sabrina Carpenter singles chronology
"In My Bed"
(2019)		"Honeymoon Fades"
(2020)		"Tricky"
(2020)

"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.

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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 "🍯🌝🌫" (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

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

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

Credits adapted from Tidal. [13]

Release history

RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
VariousFebruary 14, 2020
 Hollywood [14]

References

  1. ↑ "Sabrina Carpenter Breaks Down Every Track on Album Singular: Act II, Talks Growing Pains". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  2. ↑ Byrnes, Lindsey (2019-06-28). "Exclusive: Watch Sabrina Carpenter's New Music Video for 'In My Bed'". Marie Claire. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  3. ↑ "Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: "🍯🌝🌫"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  4. ↑ "Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: "surprise, my valentine to you. a song called Honeymoon Fades drops tonight at midnight💌"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  5. ↑ "Hollywood Records on Instagram: "surprise, @sabrinacarpenter's valentine to you. a song called Honeymoon Fades drops tonight at midnight 💌"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  6. ↑ "Hollywood Records on Instagram: ""Honeymoon Fades" is out now 🤍 @sabrinacarpenter"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  7. ↑ "Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: ""Honeymoon Fades" is out now🤍 link in bio"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  8. ↑ "@dontshakethepolaroid on Instagram: "Honeymoon Fades out now cover and content shot by me 💘 Happy Valentine's Day"". Instagram. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  9. ↑ "SABRINA CARPENTER RELEASES SURPRISE SONG "HONEYMOON FADES"". Umusic. Archived from the original on 2023-02-04. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  10. 1 2 3 "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.
  11. ↑ "Key & BPM for Honeymoon Fades by Sabrina Carpenter | Tunebat". tunebat.com. Archived from the original on 2021-07-16. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  12. ↑ Penrose, Nerisha (April 17, 2020). "The Best Love Songs Of 2020 Will Put You Deep In Your Feelings". Elle . Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Credits/Honeymoon Fades/Sabrina Carpenter". listen.tidal.com. 14 February 2020. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  14. ↑ Honeymoon Fades – Single by Sabrina Carpenter , retrieved 2020-02-14
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