Honeymoon Fades Explained
"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 in July 2019.
Background and release
In July 2019, Carpenter released her fourth studio album, .[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:
Composition
Musically, "Honeymoon Fades" is an R&B song with an atmospheric production.[9] It was composed in the key of F minor with a tempo of 115 beats per minute.[10] Lyrically, "Honeymoon Fades" is about dreaming of a relationship that never loses its spark.
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)". Nerisha Penrose of Elle named the song as the tenth best love song of 2020.[11]
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[12]
Notes and References
- Web site: Sabrina Carpenter Breaks Down Every Track on Album Singular: Act II, Talks Growing Pains. PEOPLE.com. en. 2020-02-14.
- Web site: Exclusive: Watch Sabrina Carpenter's New Music Video for 'In My Bed'. Byrnes. Lindsey. 2019-06-28. Marie Claire. en-US. 2020-02-14.
- Web site: Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: "". Instagram. en. 2020-02-14.
- Web site: Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: "surprise, my valentine to you. a song called Honeymoon Fades drops tonight at midnight". Instagram. en. 2020-02-14.
- Web site: Hollywood Records on Instagram: "surprise, @sabrinacarpenter's valentine to you. a song called Honeymoon Fades drops tonight at midnight ". Instagram. en. 2020-02-14.
- Web site: Hollywood Records on Instagram: ""Honeymoon Fades" is out now @sabrinacarpenter". Instagram. en. 2020-02-14.
- Web site: Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: ""Honeymoon Fades" is out now link in bio". Instagram. en. 2020-02-14.
- Web site: @dontshakethepolaroid on Instagram: "Honeymoon Fades out now cover and content shot by me Happy Valentine's Day". Instagram. en. 2020-02-14.
- Web site: Sabrina Carpenter Dreams Of Everlasting Love On "Honeymoon Fades". 2020-02-14. idolator. 2020-02-14. 2023-03-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20230322062857/https://www.idolator.com/7906695/sabrina-carpenter-dreams-of-everlasting-love-on-honeymoon-fades. dead.
- Web site: Key & BPM for Honeymoon Fades by Sabrina Carpenter Tunebat. tunebat.com. 2020-02-14. 2021-07-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20210716022833/https://tunebat.com/Info/Honeymoon-Fades-Sabrina-Carpenter/2o2R6ghiVJfAqEXnlmOihz. dead.
- Web site: The Best Love Songs Of 2020 Will Put You Deep In Your Feelings. Penrose. Nerisha. April 17, 2020. April 21, 2020. Elle.
- Web site: Credits/Honeymoon Fades/Sabrina Carpenter. listen.tidal.com. en. 2020-02-14.