Tears (Perrie Edwards song)

"Tears"
Single by Perrie
Released	21 June 2024 (2024-06-21)
Genre	Pop dance-pop
Length	2:55
Label	Columbia
Composer(s)	Feli Ferraro Ido Zmishlany
Lyricist(s)	Ferraro
Producer(s)	Zmishlany
Perrie singles chronology
"Forget About Us" (2024) "Tears" (2024) "You Go Your Way" (2024)
Music video
"Tears" on YouTube

"Tears" is a song by English singer Perrie. It was released on 21 June 2024, through Columbia Records.[1] The song is lyrically about coming out of a bad situation and letting go of what has happened in the past.[2] 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.[3]

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.[4]

Music video

The official music video of the song was released on 30 June 2024. The theme of the video was the 1970s.[5]

Commercial performance

The single debuted at number sixty-nine on the UK Singles Chart.[6] The song peaked at number eight on the Official Big Top 40 from Global.[7]

Promotion and live performances

On 16 June 2024, "Tears" received its first performance at Capital FM's Summertime Ball.[8][9] On 12 July 2024, the song was performed on The One Show[10] On 7 December 2024, the track was performed at Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball[11]

Track listings and formats

7-inch vinyl, cassette and CD single[12][13][14]

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

Streaming/digital download[15]

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

Streaming/digital download - Extended acapella[16]

1. "Tears" (extended acapella) - 3:18

Streaming/digital download - Extended instrumental[17]

1. "Tears" (extended instrumental) - 4:13

Streaming/digital download - Live Piano session[18]

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

Charts

Chart performance for "Tears"

Chart (2024)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)[19]	69

Release history

"Tears" release history

Region	Date	Version	Format(s)	Label(s)	Ref.
Various	21 June 2024	Original Extended Instrumental Acapella	7-inch vinyl cassette CD digital download streaming	Columbia	[12][13][14][15]
	5 July 2024	Extended acapella	Digital download streaming		[16]
	19 July 2024	Extended instrumental			[17]
	26 July 2024	Live Piano session			[18]

References

1. "Perrie Edwards' Tears: Little Mix star announces second solo single". Official Charts. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
2. "Tears lyrics and meaning explained by Perrie Edwards". Heart. Retrieved 21 June 2024.
3. "Perrie Edwards confirms release date for her new song 'Tears'". Planet Radio. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 7 June 2024.
4. "Perrie Exclusive: Tears, tours and album titles". Official Charts. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2024.
5. "New Video: Perrie Edwards - 'Tears' - That Grape Juice". thatgrapejuice.net. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
6. "TEARS". Official Charts. 4 July 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2024.
7. "The Official Big Top 40 from Global | The UK's Biggest Chart Show". Big Top 40. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
8. "Perrie Wows With Debut Performance Of 'Tears' At Capital's Summertime Ball 2024 With Barclaycard". Capital FM. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
9. "The Full Setlist For Capital's Summertime Ball With Barclaycard 2024". Capital FM. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
10. "Perrie reveals debut solo album plans: "I'm super excited!" As she announces Tears' first live TV performance on The One Show". Official Charts. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
11. "The full setlist for Capital's Jingle Bell Ball with Barclaycard 2024". Capital FM. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
12. "Tears | 7" Single". store.perrieofficial.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
13. "Tears | Cassette Single". store.perrieofficial.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
14. "Tears | CD Single". store.perrieofficial.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
15. "Tears - Single by Perrie". Apple Music. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
16. "Tears (Extended Acapella) - Single by Perrie". Apple Music. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
17. "Tears (Extended Instrumental) - Single by Perrie". Apple Music. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
18. "Tears (Live Piano Session) - Single by Perrie". Apple Music. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
19. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 28 June 2024.