"The Craving" is a song by American musical duo

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, released on May 22, 2024, through

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as the fourth single from their seventh studio album ''

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''. Two different versions of the song were released by the band with differing arrangements and production, with one released as a promotional single and the other, subtitled "Jenna's Version", being released on the album itself.

Background

On May 9, 2024, the duo debuted "The Craving" to a live audience at an intimate show in London. The song would eventually be released in two versions, both differing in production and in instrumental arrangement. The "(Single Version)" is up-beat with more instruments and additional production by Spencer Stewart; the album cut "(Jenna's Version)" is an acoustic and stripped-back version of the song.

Composition

"The Craving" was written by lead singer

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as a dedication to his wife, Jenna Joseph. Since 2015, every Twenty One Pilots album has had a love

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to Jenna, with "The Craving" being the fourth following "

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", " Smithereens", and " Formidable".

Charts

References

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