"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
Billboard's 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]
