Sting (Fletcher song)
| "Sting" | ||||
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| Single by Fletcher | ||||
| from the album Girl of My Dreams | ||||
| Released | September 2, 2022 | |||
| Length | 3:07 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
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| "Sting" on YouTube | ||||
"Sting" is a song by American pop singer Fletcher, released on September 2, 2022.[1] It is the opening track and eighth track on the deluxe edition from her debut studio album Girl of My Dreams and was issued as the album's third single. An official lyric video for the song was released on September 1, 2022; one day before the single's official release.[2]
Background
Following the drama-filled buzz of her breakout single "Becky's So Hot", Fletcher continued to explore the emotional aftermath of a high-profile breakup. As part of the lead-up to her debut studio album Girl of My Dreams, she released "Sting" as a reflection of unresolved pain. The track centers on the lingering hurt of heartbreak, with Fletcher posing introspective questions about what it will take for her to finally move on.[3]
Composition
"Sting" builds on the sonic motifs Fletcher has explored throughout her career, combining emotive production with confessional lyricism. The track features a steady beat and melancholic tone that underscore her vulnerability. Lyrically, the song introduces a sense of emotional clarity as Fletcher embraces the complexity of pain, singing, "Maybe I like the way it sting".[3]
Critical reception
Pitchfork highlighted the song's energetic rhythm, calling it the strongest track on the album, but critiqued its emotional delivery. The review argued that Fletcher's intensity occasionally tips into melodrama and that the song's imagery, while evocative, lacks depth—citing a crumpled Taylor Swift shirt as one of the few concrete details.[4]
Chart performance
| Chart (2022) | Peak position |
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| NZ Hot 40 Singles[5] | 21 |
References
- ^ Murray, Robin (September 2, 2022). "Fletcher Returns With Explicit New Bop 'Sting'". Clash. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
- ^ Fletcher (September 2, 2022). FLETCHER - Sting (Lyric Video). Retrieved September 26, 2022 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b Daw, Stephen (September 2, 2022). "First Out: New Music From Betty Who, Pabllo Vittar, Fletcher & More". Clash. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ Blum, Dani (September 23, 2022). "FLETCHER: Girl of My Dreams Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
- ^ "NZ Top 40". Official New Zealand Music Chart. Recorded Music NZ. September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 26, 2022.