Honeymoon Fades

In July 2019, Carpenter released her fourth studio album, Singular: Act II. In a June 2019 interview with Marie Claire, Carpenter revealed that she had already begun work on a fifth studio album, indicating her intention to continue evolving her musical style and exploring new themes. On February 7, 2020, Carpenter teased the release of the single "Honeymoon Fades" by posting a photograph with the caption containing a combination of emojis representing the song title. She officially announced the song on February 13, 2020, describing it as a Valentine's Day gift to her fans. The single was subsequently released on February 14, 2020. The cover art for the single was photographed by Carpenter's sister, Sarah Carpenter. Regarding the song, Carpenter described it as a personal message to her audience, stating: The release of "Honeymoon Fades" marked a continuation of Carpenter’s exploration of contemporary pop sounds and themes, reflecting her artistic development between studio albums. == Composition ==

Musically, "Honeymoon Fades" is an R&B song with an atmospheric production. It was composed in the key of F minor with a tempo of 86 beats per minute. 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 Idolator said the song is a "highlight on playlists for the remainder of the lover's holiday (Valentines Day)". == Credits and personnel ==

Credits adapted from Tidal. • Sabrina Carpenter – vocals, songwriting • Tone – production, songwriting, programming • Akil King – songwriting • Bianca Atterberry – 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 ==