Tears (Perrie Edwards song) explained

Tears
Cover:Perrie - Tears.png
Type:single
Artist:Perrie
Length:2:55
Label:Columbia
Producer:Zmishlany
Prev Title:Forget About Us
Prev Year:2024

"Tears" is a song by British singer and songwriter Perrie. It was released on 21 June 2024, through Columbia Records, as the second single from her upcoming debut studio album.[1] The song is lyrically about coming out of a bad situation and letting go of what has happened in the past.[2]

Background and release

After the release of her debut single "Forget About Us", Perrie teased her new song through a 'No Tears Hotline', where a voicemail could be heard playing a snippet of the track. Having already hinted at the song's title across her and her team's socials, she released playlists of its reference points and called on her team to describe its sound. On 7 June 2024, she revealed its artwork, release date and the song was released on 21 June 2024.[3]

Composition and lyrics

Prior to its release date, Carl Smith from Official Charts, described "Tears" as "a smooth, '80s-tinged break-up anthem, that sees "Perrie break new ground sonically as she sends some strong parting words to an ex". The song was given to her during a writing session in Los Angeles, by the head of Columbia Records. It was written by Feli Ferraro and produced by Ido Zmishlany.[4]

Music video

The official music video of the song was released on 30 June 2024. The theme of the video was the 1970s.[5]

Commercial performance

The single debuted at number sixty-nine on the UK Singles Chart.[6] The song peaked at number eight on the Official Big Top 40 from Global.[7]

Promotion and live performances

On 16 June 2024, "Tears" received its first performance at Capital FM's Summertime Ball.[8] [9] On 12 July 2024, the song was performed on The One Show[10]

Track listings and formats

Streaming/digital download

  1. "Tears" – 2:55
  2. "Tears" (Extended) – 4:13
  3. "Tears" (Instrumental) – 2:55
  4. "Tears" (Acapella) – 2:48

CD single

  1. "Tears" – 2:55
  2. "Tears" (Extended) – 4:13
  3. "Tears" (Acapella) – 2:48

Streaming/digital download - Extended Acapella

  1. "Tears" (Extended Acapella) - 3:18

Streaming/digital download - Extended Instrumental

  1. "Tears" (Extended Instrumental) - 4:13

Streaming/digital download - Live Piano Session

  1. "Tears" (Live Piano Session) - 2:56

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024-06-07 . Perrie Edwards' Tears: Little Mix star announces second solo single . 2024-06-07 . Official Charts . en.
  2. Web site: Tears lyrics and meaning explained by Perrie Edwards . 2024-06-21 . Heart . en.
  3. Web site: 2024-06-07 . Perrie Edwards confirms release date for her new song 'Tears' . 2024-06-07 . Planet Radio . en.
  4. Web site: 2024-06-19 . Perrie Exclusive: Tears, tours and album titles . 2024-06-20 . Official Charts . en.
  5. Web site: New Video: Perrie Edwards - 'Tears' - That Grape Juice . 2024-07-04 . thatgrapejuice.net.
  6. Web site: 2024-07-04 . TEARS . 2024-06-28 . Official Charts . en.
  7. Web site: The Official Big Top 40 from Global The UK's Biggest Chart Show . 2024-07-04 . BigTop40 . en.
  8. Web site: Perrie Wows With Debut Performance Of 'Tears' At Capital's Summertime Ball 2024 With Barclaycard . 2024-06-17 . Capital . en.
  9. Web site: The Full Setlist For Capital's Summertime Ball With Barclaycard 2024 . 2024-06-17 . Capital . en.
  10. Web site: Perrie reveals debut solo album plans: "I'm super excited!" As she announces Tears' first live TV performance on The One Show . 2024-07-11 . Official Charts . en.

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