"Honeymoon Fades" is a song by American singer

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, released on February 14, 2020 through

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. It is Carpenter's first release since her fourth studio album '' Singular: Act II'' in July 2019.

Background and release

In July 2019, Carpenter released her fourth studio album, '' Singular: Act II''. In an interview for the album in June 2019 with ''

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'', Carpenter revealed that she had already begun work on a fifth studio album. On February 7, 2020, Carpenter teased the song's release by posting a picture with the caption "🍯🌝🌫" (emojis depicting "Honeymoon Fades"). Carpenter announced the song's release on February 13, 2020, calling it her

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gift to her fans. It was released the following day. The cover art was shot by Carpenter's sister Sarah Carpenter. Carpenter additionally talked about the song saying:

Composition

Musically, "Honeymoon Fades" is an R&B song with an atmospheric production. It was composed in the key of

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with a tempo of 115

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. 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

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said the song is a "highlight on playlists for the remainder of the lover's holiday (

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)". Nerisha Penrose of ''

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'' named the song as the tenth best love song of 2020.

Credits and personnel

Credits adapted from

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– vocals, songwriting *

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– production, songwriting,

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– songwriting *

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– songwriting * Daoud Anthony – songwriting * Josh Deguzman – assistant recording engineering, studio personnel * Will Quinnell – assistant recording engineering, studio personnel * Jon Castelli – mixing, studio personnel

Release history

References

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