25 (song) explained

25
Type:	song
Artist:	Rod Wave
Album:	Last Lap
Released:	October 11, 2024
Length:	3:00
Label:	Alamo
Producer:	EELmatic

"25" is a song by American rapper Rod Wave, released on October 11, 2024, from his sixth studio album Last Lap.^[1] ^[2] Produced by EELmatic, it contains samples of "Love Me JeJe" by Tems.

Composition

In the song, Rod Wave details struggling with lonesome feelings, depression and social anxiety, his strong wish to find true love and wondering if he ever will.^[3]

Critical reception

Zachary Horvath of HotNewHipHop wrote of the song, "The relatability on this one makes it a standout, but it's also his pained vocals and ear-grabbing melody that contribute to us revisiting this one more and more."

Charts

Chart (2024)! scope="col"
Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)^[4]	5
South Africa (TOSAC)^[5]	33

Notes and References

Web site: 2024-10-11 . Rod Wave Drops Sixth Studio Album Last Lap . 2024-10-27 . Hypebeast.
Web site: 2024-10-14 . Rod Wave – '25' . 2024-10-27 . . en.
Web site: Horvath . Zachary . Rod Wave Wants To Find Real Love On "25" . . 24 October 2024 . October 14, 2024.
Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 21, 2024. October 24, 2024.
Web site: Top Release Of The Week: Local & Intl Streaming. 2024-10-25. https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20241025191028/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/new-releases/. 2024-10-25. The Official South African Charts. Recording Industry of South Africa. en-GB. dead.