"Tears" is the song by British singer and songwriter Perrie. It was released on 21 June 2024, through Columbia Records, as the second single from her upcoming debut studio album.[1] The song is lyrically about coming out of a bad situation and letting go of what has happened in the past.[2]
"Tears" | ||||
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Single by Perrie | ||||
Released | 21 June 2024 | |||
Length | 2:55 | |||
Label | Columbia | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Ido Zmishlany | |||
Perrie singles chronology | ||||
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Lyric video | ||||
"Tears" on YouTube |
Background and release
editAfter the release of her debut single "Forget About Us", Perrie teased her new song through a 'No Tears Hotline', where a voicemail could be heard playing a snippet of the track. Having already hinted at the song's title across her and her team's socials, she released playlists of its reference points and called on her team to describe its sound. On 7 June 2024, she revealed its artwork, release date and the song was released on 21 June 2024.[3]
Composition and lyrics
editPrior to its release date, Carl Smith from Official Charts, described "Tears" as "a smooth, '80s-tinged break-up anthem, that sees "Perrie break new ground sonically as she sends some strong parting words to an ex". The song was given to her during a writing session in Los Angeles, by the head of Columbia Records. It was written by Feli Ferraro and produced by Ido Zmishlany.[4]
Commercial performance
editThe single debuted at number 69 on the UK Singles Chart.[5]
Live performances
editOn 16 June 2024, "Tears" received its first performance at Capital FM's Summertime Ball.[6][7]
Track listings and formats
edit- CD single, digital download and streaming
- "Tears" – 2:55
- "Tears" (instrumental) – 2:55
- "Tears" (acapella) – 2:48
- "Tears" (extended) – 4:13
- "Tears" (extended instrumental) – 4:13
Charts
editChart (2024) | Peak position |
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UK Singles (OCC)[8] | 69 |
References
edit- ^ "Perrie Edwards' Tears: Little Mix star announces second solo single". Official Charts. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Tears lyrics and meaning explained by Perrie Edwards". Heart. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
- ^ "Perrie Edwards confirms release date for her new song 'Tears'". Planet Radio. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Perrie Exclusive: Tears, tours and album titles". Official Charts. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
- ^ "TEARS". Official Charts. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
- ^ "Perrie Wows With Debut Performance Of 'Tears' At Capital's Summertime Ball 2024 With Barclaycard". Capital. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "The Full Setlist For Capital's Summertime Ball With Barclaycard 2024". Capital. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2024.