Julia Michaels

The song was written by Carpenter, Michaels, JP Saxe, and its producer John Ryan. It was released by Island Records as the second single from the album on February 18, 2022.

Quick Facts

Birth name: Julia Carin Cavazos
Born: 13 November 1993
Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
Origin: Santa Clarita, California, U.S.
Genre: Pop; EDM
Discography: Discography; songs written
Occupation: Singer; songwriter
Years active: 2010–present

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Lore & Background

In the summer of 2021, Julia Michaels joined Sabrina Carpenter, JP Saxe, and John Ryan in New York to write "Fast Times." The songwriting process began with sampling a Tequila bottle and playing percussion with pencils. Carpenter noted, "We weren't taking ourselves too seriously making it, which really reflects the energy of the song." The track was recorded at Jungle City Studios in New York City, mixed at MixStar Studios in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and mastered at Sterling Sound in Edgewater, New Jersey. The song was released on February 18, 2022, alongside its music video directed by Amber Park, which was inspired by Charlie's Angels and Kill Bill.

Reader's Guide

Julia Michaels contributed to "Fast Times," a song that runs two minutes and fifty-five seconds. It was composed in 4/4 common time in the key of C♯ minor, with verses in D major, at a tempo of 133 beats per minute. The chord progression is Em-Em6-Em7-Em6 on the verses and C♯m-B6-Amaj7-B6/A on the chorus. Carpenter's vocal range spans from G3 to A4. The production features "post-disco violins" and a "funky electric guitar solo" on the bridge. Lyrically, Carpenter sings about "running a relationship on fast-forward" and living in the present without worrying about consequences.