Honeymoon Fades

"Honeymoon Fades" is a song by American singer Sabrina Carpenter, released on February 14, 2020, through Hollywood Records. It is Carpenter's first release since her fourth studio album Singular: Act II in July 2019.

"Honeymoon Fades"
Single by Sabrina Carpenter
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2020 (2020-02-14)
GenreR&B
Length3:15
LabelHollywood
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Tone
Sabrina Carpenter singles chronology
"In My Bed"
(2019)		 "Honeymoon Fades"
(2020)		 "Tricky"
(2020)

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
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 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. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  10. "Sabrina Carpenter Dreams Of Everlasting Love On "Honeymoon Fades"". idolator. 2020-02-14. 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. Retrieved 2020-02-14.
  14. Honeymoon Fades – Single by Sabrina Carpenter, retrieved 2020-02-14
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