Romantic Lover
2020 single by Eyedress
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"Romantic Lover" is a song by Filipino musician Eyedress, first released as a self-directed music video on YouTube 12 January 2020.[1] On 10 July that year it was announced that the song would be released on his next album, Let's Skip to the Wedding (2020).[2] It was the fourth of nine album tracks to be released as singles from Let's Skip to the Wedding.
| "Romantic Lover" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Eyedress | ||||
| from the album Let's Skip to the Wedding | ||||
| Released | 12 January 2020 | |||
| Recorded | 2019 | |||
| Studio | Eyedress's bedroom | |||
| Genre | Indie pop | |||
| Length | 1:26 | |||
| Label | Lex | |||
| Songwriter | Idris Vicuña | |||
| Producer | Eyedress | |||
| Eyedress singles chronology | ||||
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Reception
Reviewing the album Let's Skip to the Wedding, PopMatters described "Romantic Lover" as "near-monotone vocals over sharp, looping synths".[3] AllMusic highlighted "themes of love, devotion, and tenderness" in the lyrics.[4]
"Romantic Lover" went viral in the USA with Rolling Stone citing the track as one of the fastest-rising songs on American streaming services for the week ending 6 May 2021.[5] It was the second Eyedress single to become a viral hit in 2021 with "Jealous" going viral on TikTok in early 2021.[6][7] The track was certified platinum by the RIAA on 14 March 2023.[8]
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[11] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[13] | 2× Platinum | 120,000‡ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[14] | Gold | 15,000‡ |
| Poland (ZPAV)[15] | Gold | 25,000‡ |
| Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[16] | Gold | 10,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[17] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[18] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||