"I Heard You're Married" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd featuring American rapper

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. It was released as the fourteenth track on the former's fifth studio album, ''

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'', on January 7, 2022. A

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and electro-funk track, the two artists wrote the song with producers

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and

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with more production credits going to the Weeknd, Max Martin, and

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. It is the second collaboration between the Weeknd and Lil Wayne, following their collaboration on the song "I'm Good" from the latter's mixtape, ''

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'' (2013). The song was met with generally positive reviews, with praise for its production and the Weeknd's vocals.

Background and promotion

The song's name was first revealed on January 5, 2022, when Canadian singer the Weeknd posted the track listing for the song's parent album ''

'' (2022). It was originally set to be sent to US

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through XO and

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on January 11, 2022, as the third single from the album until its release was canceled, with "

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", the second single of ''Dawn FM'', being sent instead.

Lyrics and composition

"I Heard You're Married" has been described as a

track where the Weeknd and Lil Wayne sing about the experience of being a side lover to a partner that is already married. The song runs for a duration of four minutes and twenty-four seconds.

Critical reception

"I Heard You're Married" has received generally positive reviews. Some critics noted the song as a highlight on the record, with particular praise being given to the song's production. Mankaprr Conteh from ''

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'' drew comparisons to

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, saying the song's "smooth groove and splashy percussion" reminded him of the musical icon.

Charts

References

External links

* * {{Authority control 2022 songs Canadian synth-pop songs Electro songs Songs about marriage Songs written by the Weeknd The Weeknd songs Song recordings produced by the Weeknd Lil Wayne songs Songs written by Lil Wayne Songs written by Oneohtrix Point Never Songs written by Calvin Harris Song recordings produced by Oscar Holter Song recordings produced by Max Martin