Tears (Perrie Edwards song)

{{Infobox song

| name = Tears

| cover = Perrie - Tears.png

| alt =

| type = single

| artist = Perrie

| album =

| released = {{start date|2024|6|21|df=y}}

| recorded =

| studio =

| genre = *Pop

dance-pop

| length = 2:55

| label =

Columbia

| lyricist = Ferraro

| composer = * Feli Ferraro

Ido Zmishlany

| producer = Zmishlany

| prev_title = Forget About Us

| prev_year = 2024

| next_title = You Go Your Way

| next_year = 2024

| misc = {{External music video|1={{YouTube|wd1nyF97UrI|"Tears"}}|header=Music video|type=single}}

}}

"Tears" is a song by English singer Perrie. It was released on 21 June 2024, through Columbia Records.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Perrie Edwards' Tears: Little Mix star announces second solo single |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/perrie-edwards-tears-single/ |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=Official Charts |language=en}} The song is lyrically about coming out of a bad situation and letting go of what has happened in the past.{{Cite web |title=Tears lyrics and meaning explained by Perrie Edwards |url=https://www.heart.co.uk/showbiz/tears-lyrics-meaning-perrie-edwards/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Heart |language=en}} The single debuted at number sixty-nine on the UK Singles Chart and charted for one week.

Background and release

After 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.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-07 |title=Perrie Edwards confirms release date for her new song 'Tears' |url=https://planetradio.co.uk/hits-radio/entertainment/music/perrie-edwards-no-tears/ |access-date=2024-06-07 |website=Planet Radio |language=en}}

Composition and lyrics

Prior 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.{{Cite web |date=2024-06-19 |title=Perrie Exclusive: Tears, tours and album titles |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/perrie-edwards-tears-song/ |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=Official Charts |language=en}}

Music video

The official music video of the song was released on 30 June 2024. The theme of the video was the 1970s.{{Cite web |title=New Video: Perrie Edwards - 'Tears' - That Grape Juice |url=https://thatgrapejuice.net/2024/07/new-video-perrie-edwards-tears/ |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=thatgrapejuice.net}}

Commercial performance

The single debuted at number sixty-nine on the UK Singles Chart.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-04 |title=TEARS |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/songs/perrie-tears-0/ |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=Official Charts |language=en}} The song peaked at number eight on the Official Big Top 40 from Global.{{Cite web |title=The Official Big Top 40 from Global {{!}} The UK's Biggest Chart Show |url=https://www.bigtop40.com/ |access-date=2024-07-04 |website=Big Top 40 |language=en}}

Promotion and live performances

On 16 June 2024, "Tears" received its first performance at Capital FM's Summertime Ball.{{Cite web |title=Perrie Wows With Debut Performance Of 'Tears' At Capital's Summertime Ball 2024 With Barclaycard |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/perrie-tears-summertime-ball-2024-video/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Capital FM |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=The Full Setlist For Capital's Summertime Ball With Barclaycard 2024 |url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/capital-summertime-ball-setlist-songs-2024/ |access-date=2024-06-17 |website=Capital FM |language=en}} On 12 July 2024, the song was performed on The One Show{{Cite web |title=Perrie reveals debut solo album plans: "I'm super excited!" As she announces Tears' first live TV performance on The One Show |url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/perrie-edwards-tears-album-one-show/ |access-date=2024-07-11 |website=Official Charts |language=en}} On 7 December 2024, the track was performed at Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball{{cite web |title=The full setlist for Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard 2024|url=https://www.capitalfm.com/news/music/capital-jingle-bell-ball-setlist-songs-2024/|access-date=2024-12-07 |website=Capital FM|language=en}}

Track listings and formats

7-inch vinyl, cassette and CD single{{Cite web |title=Tears {{!}} 7" Single |url=https://store.perrieofficial.com/collections/music/products/tears-7-single |access-date=5 October 2024 |website=store.perrieofficial.com}}{{Cite web |title=Tears {{!}} Cassette Single |url=https://store.perrieofficial.com/collections/music/products/tears-cassette-single |access-date=5 October 2024 |website=store.perrieofficial.com}}{{Cite web |title=Tears {{!}} CD Single |url=https://store.perrieofficial.com/collections/music/products/tears-cd-single |access-date=5 October 2024 |website=store.perrieofficial.com}}

"Tears" – 2:55
"Tears" (extended) – 4:13
"Tears" (acapella) – 2:48

Streaming/digital download{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/tears-single/1747946974|title=Tears - Single by Perrie|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=5 October 2024}}

"Tears" – 2:55
"Tears" (extended) – 4:13
"Tears" (instrumental) – 2:55
"Tears" acapella) – 2:48

Streaming/digital download - Extended acapella{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/tears-extended-acapella-single/1754608778|title=Tears (Extended Acapella) - Single by Perrie|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=5 October 2024}}

"Tears" (extended acapella) - 3:18

Streaming/digital download - Extended instrumental{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/tears-extended-instrumental-single/1755272568|title=Tears (Extended Instrumental) - Single by Perrie|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=5 October 2024}}

"Tears" (extended instrumental) - 4:13

Streaming/digital download - Live Piano session{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/tears-live-piano-session-single/1758145973|title=Tears (Live Piano Session) - Single by Perrie|publisher=Apple Music|access-date=5 October 2024}}

"Tears" (live piano session) - 2:56

Charts

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{{single chart|UK|69|date=20240628|rowheader=true|access-date=28 June 2024}}

Release history

class="wikitable plainrowheaders" \|+ "Tears" release history ! scope="col"\| Region ! scope="col"\| Date ! scope="col"\| Version ! scope="col"\| Format(s) ! scope="col"\| Label(s) ! scope="col"\| {{abbr\|Ref.\|Reference}}
scope="row" rowspan="4"\| Various \| 21 June 2024 \| {{hlist\|Original\|Extended\|Instrumental\|Acapella}} \|{{hlist\|7-inch vinyl\|cassette\|CD\|digital download\|streaming}} \| rowspan="4"\|Columbia \| style="text-align:center;"\|
5 July 2024 \| Extended acapella \| rowspan="3"\| {{hlist\|Digital download\|streaming}} \| style="text-align:center;"\|
19 July 2024 \| Extended instrumental \| style="text-align:center;"\|
26 July 2024 \| Live Piano session \| style="text-align:center;"\|

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! scope="col"| Region

! scope="col"| Date

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scope="row" rowspan="4"| Various

| 21 June 2024

| {{hlist|Original|Extended|Instrumental|Acapella}}

|{{hlist|7-inch vinyl|cassette|CD|digital download|streaming}}

| rowspan="4"|Columbia

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5 July 2024

| Extended acapella

| rowspan="3"| {{hlist|Digital download|streaming}}

| style="text-align:center;"|

19 July 2024

| Extended instrumental

| style="text-align:center;"|

26 July 2024

| Live Piano session

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References

Category:2024 songs

Category:Columbia Records singles

Category:Perrie Edwards songs