Fall Fast in Love explained

"Fall Fast in Love" is a song by American rapper and singer Rod Wave, released on September 27, 2024, through Alamo Records as the second single from his sixth studio album Last Lap.^{[1] [2]} It was written alongside producers Chris Made, FlexOnDaTrack, Neeko Baby, and T Five.^{[3] [4]}

Background

"Fall Fast in Love" was initially previewed by Green himself through his Instagram story in June 2024.^[5] On September 26, Green officially announced the release of Last Lap while the premiere of the track's music video confirmed its release for the following day.^[6] On the night of the track's release, Green announced the track through his Instagram.^[6]

Content

The song finds Green "exploring how falling for a romantic interest very quickly can be a dangerous proposition in life" while also suggesting that "he's willing to roll the dice".^[6] It sees Green "lamenting over a failed relationship" while he sings about his "shortcomings as a potential partner", particularly "that he grows attached too quickly".^[2]

Critical reception

Billboards Michael Saponara described the song as "sultry".^[6] Devin Morton of HotNewHipHop wrote that on the song, Green is "searching for approval from the girl he's singing about".^[2]

Music video

The Mali-directed music video premiered alongside the single.^[7] The music video "delves into the puppy-love stages of a relationship in elementary school and grows into adulthood when the couple deals with life’s hurdles".^[6]

Charts

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Peak position
New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[8]	36

Notes and References

1. Web site: Navjosh. September 27, 2024. Rod Wave Drops New Single "Fall Fast In Love", Announces Last Lap Album Release Date. HipHop-N-More. September 27, 2024. September 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240927191749/https://hiphop-n-more.com/2024/09/rod-wave-new-single-fall-fast-in-love-last-lap-release-date/. en-US. live.
2. Web site: Morton. Devin. September 27, 2024. Rod Wave Delivers New Single "Fall Fast In Love" Ahead Of Sixth Album. HotNewHipHop. September 27, 2024. September 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240927184658/https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/846107-rod-wave-fall-fast-in-love-stream. en-US. live.
3. Web site: Andriyashchuck. Yuriy. September 27, 2024. Rod Wave drops new "Fall Fast In Love" single. Hip-Hop Vibe. September 27, 2024. September 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240927191217/https://hip-hopvibe.com/video/rod-wave-fall-fast-in-love-video/. en-US. live.
4. Web site: September 27, 2024. Watch: Rod Wave Releases New Single & Video "Fall Fast In Love". HipHop24x7. September 27, 2024. September 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240927061328/https://hiphop24x7.com/artist/latest-songs/rod-wave-new-single-video-fall-fast-in-love/. en-US. live.
5. Web site: Andriyashchuck. Yuriy. September 27, 2024. Rod Wave to release Last Lap album on October 11. Hip-Hop Vibe. September 27, 2024. September 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240927025942/https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/rod-wave-to-release-last-lap-album-on-october-11/. en-US. live.
6. Saponara. Michael. Rod Wave Announces Last Lap Album Release Date & Drops Poignant "Fall Fast in Love" Single. September 27, 2024. Billboard. September 27, 2024. September 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240927185625/https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/rod-wave-last-lap-album-release-date-fall-fast-in-love-single-1235787257/. live.
7. Web site: September 27, 2024. Rod Wave shares new video "Fall Fast In Love" from forthcoming new album: Watch. GrungeCake. September 27, 2024. September 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240927190934/https://grungecake.com/rod-wave-fall-fast-in-love/articles/116171. en-US. live.
8. Web site: NZ Hot Singles Chart. Recorded Music NZ. October 7, 2024. October 4, 2024. October 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241004172854/https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/hotsingles?chart=5874. en-US. live.