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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox song
| name = Fast Times
| name = Fast Times
| cover = Sabrina Carpenter - Fast Times.jpg
| cover = Sabrina Carpenter - Fast Times.jpg
|cover size =
| cover size =
| alt =
| alt =
| type = single
| type = single
| artist = [[Sabrina Carpenter]]
| artist = [[Sabrina Carpenter]]
| album = [[Emails I Can't Send]]
| album = [[Emails I Can't Send]]
| released = February 18, 2022
| released = February 18, 2022
| recorded = Summer 2021
| recorded = Summer 2021
| studio = [[Jungle City Studios]] (New York City)
| studio = [[Jungle City Studios]] (New York City)
| genre = *[[Soft rock]]
| genre = * [[Soft rock]]
* [[Pop music|pop]]
* [[Pop music|pop]]
* [[dance-pop]]
* [[bossa nova]]
| length = 2:55
| length = 2:55
| label = [[Island Records|Island]]
| label = [[Island Records|Island]]
| writer =
| writer = * Sabrina Carpenter
* Sabrina Carpenter
* [[John Ryan (musician)|John Ryan]]
* [[John Ryan (musician)|John Ryan]]
* [[Julia Michaels]]
* [[Julia Michaels]]
* [[JP Saxe]]
* [[JP Saxe]]
| producer = John Ryan
| producer = John Ryan
| prev_title = [[Skinny Dipping (song)|Skinny Dipping]]
| prev_title = [[Skinny Dipping (song)|Skinny Dipping]]
| prev_year = 2021
| prev_year = 2021
| next_title = [[Vicious (Sabrina Carpenter song)|Vicious]]
| next_title = [[Vicious (Sabrina Carpenter song)|Vicious]]
| next_year = 2022
| next_year = 2022
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|Gla5AzlHnS4|"Fast Times"}}}}
| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|Gla5AzlHnS4|"Fast Times"}}}}
}}
}}


"'''Fast Times'''" is a song recorded by American singer [[Sabrina Carpenter]] from her fifth studio album ''[[Emails I Can't Send]]'' (2022), included as the tenth track of the album. The track was written by Carpenter, [[Julia Michaels]], [[JP Saxe]] and its producer [[John Ryan (musician)|John Ryan]]. The [[dance-pop]] infused [[soft rock]] song was released by [[Island Records]] as the second single from the album on February 18, 2022.<ref name="music.apple.com">{{Citation|title=Fast Times - Single by Sabrina Carpenter|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/fast-times-single/1609273675|language=en-ca|date=February 18, 2022|access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref>
"'''Fast Times'''" is a song recorded by American singer [[Sabrina Carpenter]] from her fifth studio album ''[[Emails I Can't Send]]'' (2022), included as the tenth track of the album. The track was written by Carpenter, [[Julia Michaels]], [[JP Saxe]] and its producer [[John Ryan (musician)|John Ryan]]. The [[soft rock]] and upbeat [[Pop music|pop]] song with [[bossa nova]]-tinged sounds was released by [[Island Records]] as the second single from the album on February 18, 2022.<ref name="music.apple.com">{{Citation|title=Fast Times - Single by Sabrina Carpenter|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/fast-times-single/1609273675|language=en-ca|date=February 18, 2022|access-date=July 1, 2022}}</ref> Lyrically, Carpenter sings of "running a relationship on fast-forward" and living in the present and not worrying about the consequences.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-03-09 |title=Single Review: Sabrina Carpenter – Fast Times {{!}} Redbrick Music |url=https://www.redbrick.me/single-review-sabrina-carpenter-fast-times/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=Redbrick}}</ref>


== Background and release ==
== Background and release ==
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==Composition and lyrical interpretation==
==Composition and lyrical interpretation==
Musically, "Fast Times" is a two minutes and fifty-five seconds [[Pop music|pop]] and [[soft rock]] song.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hawthorne |first=Katie |date=2023-06-14 |title=Sabrina Carpenter review – pop’s next big thing is best when she lets loose |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/14/sabrina-carpenter-review-pops-next-big-thing-is-best-when-she-lets-loose|work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077|url-status=live|archive-date=25 September 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925170642/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/14/sabrina-carpenter-review-pops-next-big-thing-is-best-when-she-lets-loose}}</ref> In terms of [[musical notation|music notation]], "Fast Times" was composed using [[Time signature|{{Time signature|4|4}} common time]] in the [[Key (music)|key]] of [[C-sharp minor|C♯ minor]], with the verses composed in [[D major]], with a moderately fast [[tempo]] of 133 [[beats per minute]].<ref name="Musicnotes">{{cite web|url=https://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0251316|title=Sabrina Carpenter "Fast Times" Sheet Music in D Major|website=Musicnotes.com|date=18 February 2022 |access-date=July 4, 2022}}</ref> The song follows the chord progression of Em-Em6-Em7-Em6 on the verses and C♯m-B6-Amaj7-B6/A on the chorus.<ref name="Musicnotes"/> Carpenter's vocal range spans from the low note G3 to the high note of A4, giving the song one octave and one note of range.<ref name="Musicnotes" /> Productionwise, the song features "[[post-disco]] violins" and a "funky [[electric guitar]] solo" on the bridge.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/first-listen-preview-sabrina-carpenter-hits-the-highway-on-fast-times__35225/|title=First Listen preview: Sabrina Carpenter hits the highway on Fast Times|website=Official Charts|first=George|last=Griffiths|date=February 16, 2022|access-date=July 4, 2022}}</ref>
Musically, "Fast Times" is a two minutes and fifty-five seconds upbeat [[Pop music|pop]] and [[soft rock]] song with [[bossa nova]]-tinged sounds.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hawthorne |first=Katie |date=2023-06-14 |title=Sabrina Carpenter review – pop’s next big thing is best when she lets loose |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/14/sabrina-carpenter-review-pops-next-big-thing-is-best-when-she-lets-loose |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240925170642/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/14/sabrina-carpenter-review-pops-next-big-thing-is-best-when-she-lets-loose |archive-date=25 September 2024 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077 |quote=Fast Times, a stylish soft-rock track about running a relationship on fast-forward, is easily the highlight.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pedireddi |first=Tanvi |title=Fast Times song review |url=https://www.tjtoday.org/34415/entertainment/fast-times-song-review/ |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=tjTODAY}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brocklehurst |first=Harrison |date=2024-06-07 |title=Ranked: The 10 best Sabrina Carpenter bangers, since she just dropped a new one |url=https://thetab.com/2024/06/07/ranked-the-10-best-sabrina-carpenter-bangers-since-she-just-dropped-a-new-one |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=The Tab |language=en-US |quote=The bizarre, Bossa nova tinged sound of it all helps Fast Times stand out in a very strong collection of singles and sounds like a pop star hitting her stride.}}</ref> In terms of [[musical notation|music notation]], "Fast Times" was composed using [[Time signature|{{Time signature|4|4}} common time]] in the [[Key (music)|key]] of [[C-sharp minor|C♯ minor]], with the verses composed in [[D major]], with a moderately fast [[tempo]] of 133 [[beats per minute]].<ref name="Musicnotes">{{cite web|url=https://www.musicnotes.com/sheetmusic/mtd.asp?ppn=MN0251316|title=Sabrina Carpenter "Fast Times" Sheet Music in D Major|website=Musicnotes.com|date=18 February 2022 |access-date=July 4, 2022}}</ref> The song follows the chord progression of Em-Em6-Em7-Em6 on the verses and C♯m-B6-Amaj7-B6/A on the chorus.<ref name="Musicnotes"/> Carpenter's vocal range spans from the low note G3 to the high note of A4, giving the song one octave and one note of range.<ref name="Musicnotes" /> Productionwise, the song features "[[post-disco]] violins" and a "funky [[electric guitar]] solo" on the bridge.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/first-listen-preview-sabrina-carpenter-hits-the-highway-on-fast-times__35225/|title=First Listen preview: Sabrina Carpenter hits the highway on Fast Times|website=Official Charts|first=George|last=Griffiths|date=February 16, 2022|access-date=July 4, 2022}}</ref>


==Music video==
==Music video==

Latest revision as of 12:00, 30 December 2024

"Fast Times"
Single by Sabrina Carpenter
from the album Emails I Can't Send
ReleasedFebruary 18, 2022
RecordedSummer 2021
StudioJungle City Studios (New York City)
Genre
Length2:55
LabelIsland
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)John Ryan
Sabrina Carpenter singles chronology
"Skinny Dipping"
(2021) 		"Fast Times"
(2022) 		"Vicious"
(2022)
Music video
"Fast Times" on YouTube

"Fast Times" is a song recorded by American singer Sabrina Carpenter from her fifth studio album Emails I Can't Send (2022), included as the tenth track of the album. The track was written by Carpenter, Julia Michaels, JP Saxe and its producer John Ryan. The soft rock and upbeat pop song with bossa nova-tinged sounds was released by Island Records as the second single from the album on February 18, 2022.[1] Lyrically, Carpenter sings of "running a relationship on fast-forward" and living in the present and not worrying about the consequences.[2]

Background and release

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The song was written by Carpenter, Julia Michaels, JP Saxe and John Ryan in New York on Summer 2021.[3] The first stage of the song's songwriting was sampling a Tequila bottle and playing percussion with pencils.[4] The singer says "We weren't taking ourselves too seriously making it, which really reflects the energy of the song".[4]

On January 1, Carpenter shared a snippet of the song's chorus, enticing new music.[5] On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Carpenter revealed the song's name.[6] On February 3, Carpenter finally revealed the single's cover art and release date.[7] The song was released on February 18, along with its music video.[1][8]

Composition and lyrical interpretation

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Musically, "Fast Times" is a two minutes and fifty-five seconds upbeat pop and soft rock song with bossa nova-tinged sounds.[9][10][11] In terms of music notation, "Fast Times" was composed using 4
4 common time in the key of C♯ minor, with the verses composed in D major, with a moderately fast tempo of 133 beats per minute.[12] The song follows the chord progression of Em-Em6-Em7-Em6 on the verses and C♯m-B6-Amaj7-B6/A on the chorus.[12] Carpenter's vocal range spans from the low note G3 to the high note of A4, giving the song one octave and one note of range.[12] Productionwise, the song features "post-disco violins" and a "funky electric guitar solo" on the bridge.[13]

Music video

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The official music video was released along with the song and was directed by Amber Park.[8] The action music video is inspired by Charlie's Angels and Kill Bill.[14]

Credits and personnel

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Recording and management

  • Recorded at Jungle City Studios (New York City)
  • Mixed at MixStar Studios (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
  • Mastered at Sterling Sound (Edgewater, New Jersey)
  • Sabalicious Songs (BMI), Music of Big Family/Don Wyan Music (BMI), administered by Hipgnosis Songs Group, Good Deal Publishing (BMI), administered by Songs of Universal, Inc., Music By Work of Art (BMI)/Modern Arts Songs (BMI)/Songs of Starker Saxe (BMI)/Starkersaxesongs (SOCAN), administered by Sony/ATV Songs LLC (BMI)

Personnel

Credits adapted from Emails I Can't Send liner notes.[15]

Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Fast Times"
Chart (2022) Peak
position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[16] 34

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[17] Gold 20,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Region Date Format Label
Various February 18, 2022 Digital download Island

References

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  1. ^ a b Fast Times - Single by Sabrina Carpenter, February 18, 2022, retrieved July 1, 2022
  2. ^ "Single Review: Sabrina Carpenter – Fast Times | Redbrick Music". Redbrick. 2022-03-09. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  3. ^ Dodson, P. Claire (September 9, 2021), Sabrina Carpenter Talks New Song "Skinny Dipping," Grief & Water Under the Bridge, Teen Vogue, retrieved July 2, 2022
  4. ^ a b Mier, Tomás (February 18, 2022). "Sabrina Carpenter Is 'Letting Life Steer the Wheel' on New Song 'Fast Times'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  5. ^ "Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: "new music 2022 yes or yes vote below"". Instagram. January 1, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  6. ^ "Sabrina Carpenter Hid Clues About Her New Album in Recent Songs", YouTube, January 4, 2022, retrieved July 2, 2022
  7. ^ "Sabrina Carpenter on Instagram: "2/18. pre save link in bio"". Instagram. February 3, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  8. ^ a b "Sabrina Carpenter – Fast Times (Official Video)", YouTube, February 18, 2022, retrieved July 2, 2022
  9. ^ Hawthorne, Katie (2023-06-14). "Sabrina Carpenter review – pop's next big thing is best when she lets loose". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on 25 September 2024. Fast Times, a stylish soft-rock track about running a relationship on fast-forward, is easily the highlight.
  10. ^ Pedireddi, Tanvi. "Fast Times song review". tjTODAY. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
  11. ^ Brocklehurst, Harrison (2024-06-07). "Ranked: The 10 best Sabrina Carpenter bangers, since she just dropped a new one". The Tab. Retrieved 2024-12-15. The bizarre, Bossa nova tinged sound of it all helps Fast Times stand out in a very strong collection of singles and sounds like a pop star hitting her stride.
  12. ^ a b c "Sabrina Carpenter "Fast Times" Sheet Music in D Major". Musicnotes.com. 18 February 2022. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  13. ^ Griffiths, George (February 16, 2022). "First Listen preview: Sabrina Carpenter hits the highway on Fast Times". Official Charts. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  14. ^ Partridge, Ken (February 18, 2022). "Sabrina Carpenter Rushes Into Romance On New Song "Fast Times"". Genius. Retrieved July 4, 2022.
  15. ^ Emails I Can't Send (CD booklet). Sabrina Carpenter. Island Records. 2022.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  16. ^ "The Official New Zealand Music Chart". THE OFFICIAL NZ MUSIC CHART. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  17. ^ "Brazilian single certifications – Sabrina Carpenter – Fast Times" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
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