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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 (2020-01-12)
Recorded	2019
Studio	Eyedress's bedroom
Genre	Bedroom pop
Length	1:26
Label	Lex
Songwriter(s)	Idris Vicuña
Producer(s)	Eyedress
Eyedress singles chronology
"Jealous" (2019) "Romantic Lover" (2020) "Let's Skip to the Wedding" (2020)

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 earlier in the year.[6][7] The track was certified gold by the RIAA on 5 April 2022.[8]

Charts

Chart (2021)	Peak position
Lithuania (AGATA)[9]	100
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[10]	44

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[11]	Gold	500,000
Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

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