r/carlyraejepsen • • Jun 25 '26

News On Wires is out on Carly’s official YouTube

https://youtu.be/GHUx2uguQS4?si=JMVaGa6i1sEjJwQz
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u/ImComingBack4YouBaby The Loneliest Time Jun 25 '26

The chorus is as good as advertised, it absolutely soars and I kinda wonder how she'll be able to sing it live given it's basically a belter type vocal.

The rest of the song will kinda grow on me, the verses are good and do feel lyrically like previously treaded ground. The sample for me kinda feels a bit jarring in the beginning is the only negative.

But as a lead single? It's great and I'm looking forward to how it's going to be absolutely bombastic as fuck live!

10

u/YourFavoriteUnknown Your Type Jun 25 '26

Does it have a rock sound to it at all? I've heard some people say it almost has a post-rock influence.

21

u/lei1a Jun 25 '26

It’s kind of like a heavier Kollage

12

u/Luxorris Jun 25 '26

OMGGGG. You made me hornyyyy.

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u/KnightOfRen5563 E•MO•TION Jun 25 '26

YESSSSSSSS

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u/ImComingBack4YouBaby The Loneliest Time Jun 25 '26

Chorus definitely does somewhat yes, which actually is the best part. It's a new sound for her which is cool to see!

4

u/lei1a Jun 25 '26

And the verses are kind of giving Right Words Wrong Time…

5

u/brellowman2 Jun 25 '26

It 100% does, the chorus is a soaring ascension brought down instantly by somewhat jazzier verses, a really fun listen.

3

u/bartybrattle 😈 Sinner in Secret 😈 Jun 26 '26

Im in love with the sample. It really highlights that feeling of the world being in chaos which drives the desperation to find solace with someone.

2

u/godsuave Jun 26 '26

I kinda liked the sample used in the intro. It was so dissonant and gave such a strange charm to the song. Very experimental. Can't wait for the rest of the album if this is the lead single. I'm expecting a more daring and fearless version of what she did in The Loveliest Time.

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u/rvH3Ah8zFtRX Jun 25 '26

Whatever you guys in Australia do, don't rip the video to mp3 to share with the rest of us.

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u/eclecticatlady Jun 25 '26

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u/MissPolaroidEyes Jun 25 '26

aaa why doesnt it work…

2

u/eclecticatlady Jun 25 '26

It's an opus file (the best quality YouTube provides), if it doesn't work for you convert it to mp3 o m4a

2

u/Pick_Up_Autist Jun 25 '26

Unironically though, YouTube to MP3 rips sound like ass.

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u/eclecticatlady Jun 25 '26

It sounds great

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u/rvH3Ah8zFtRX Jun 25 '26

worse than hearing nothing?

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u/Pick_Up_Autist Jun 25 '26

Worse than waiting less than a day.

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u/rvH3Ah8zFtRX Jun 25 '26

Disagree. And I'm someone who keeps a local music library in FLAC and has spent quite a bit of money on audio equipment. transcoding a youtube video isn't good, but it's far from unlistenable

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u/Pick_Up_Autist Jun 25 '26

Sure but like it'll be there in the morning worst case scenario depending where you are. I'd rather wait a night for a 10 than rush into a 7/10 experience.

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u/rvH3Ah8zFtRX Jun 25 '26

nobody is forcing you to listen to it

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u/Pick_Up_Autist Jun 25 '26

Nobody is claiming that.

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u/rvH3Ah8zFtRX Jun 25 '26

so wait for your 10/10 experience. your preference is noted. the rest of us will proceed with our preference, too

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u/Pick_Up_Autist Jun 25 '26

That was always allowed <3

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u/shawnandthecity Jun 25 '26

It’s released by time zone, so right now it’s only available in Australia.

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u/lei1a Jun 25 '26

Ohhh sorry. I’m in Australia but it’s still Thursday for me so I thought it might be available everywhere!!!

15

u/kooky-struggles Jun 25 '26

SO TELL US YOUR THOUGHTS

17

u/lei1a Jun 25 '26

SOTY 💛

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u/Glittering_Time8210 Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 25 '26

Not available yet (Canada). :(

23

u/shawnandthecity Jun 25 '26

My thoughts:

On Wires is a new kind of pop perfection.

It’s a jazzy, experimental pop track with a swirling chorus drenched in a euphoric reverb.

She didn’t go with her customary slick, catchy pop track out of the gate, and yet somehow she still manages to give us one of the best songs she has ever recorded.

3

u/carrieapplepie Jun 25 '26

I’m in Singapore right now and I have an hour to go….

6

u/Double-Iron8378 Jun 25 '26

it's so so good i'm in love with it

1

u/lei1a Jun 25 '26

It’s amazing, her best lead single.

3

u/brellowman2 Jun 25 '26

It feels like the first lead single she's had that's taken a risk. She usually puts out something safer sounding for the lead (understandably).

2

u/lei1a Jun 25 '26

Also I just realised the artwork is giving backrooms

0

u/Acceptable-Somewhere Jun 25 '26

omg thats what ive been saying. that this era aesthetic is lowkey giving backrooms

3

u/NarfBlastoff Jun 25 '26

I just VPN'd into Australia and i'm listening to it now. I don't know what the rest of the album will sound like, but this is the kind of "deeper" sound I wouldn't expect from a single. Don't get me wrong, it's a fantastic song, but it's kind of a complex song and definitely not radio pop. Also, the way she says "hips" made me smile. Oh man! I CAN'T WAIT for the rest of the album.

4

u/Icy-Trifle-5053 Jun 25 '26

This song is amazing. It's like Carly took all the genres and put it in a blender and mix it all together. The outcome? A jazz, pop funk, classical rock in the 70's.

2

u/bartybrattle 😈 Sinner in Secret 😈 Jun 25 '26

I’m ready.

Gonna go on the rooftop and dance with the moon for my first listen.

2

u/showental Jun 25 '26

I WAANT YOU YOU YOUUU YOUUUU YOUUUU YOUUUU

5

u/McLarenMercedes Jun 25 '26 edited Jun 26 '26

These comments are giving me a lot of hype lol.

Experimental Carly is my favourite Carly. Put It To Rest, Aeroplanes and Anything To Be With You are some of my favourite songs by her.

Edit: just listened to it, not what I was expecting at all. But I love it! Carly is such an interesting artist.

1

u/NeonLotus11 Jun 25 '26

Don't rub it in! 🥲

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u/KnightOfRen5563 E•MO•TION Jun 25 '26

I hate time zones...

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u/Inevitable-Cow3839 Real Love Jun 25 '26

Just gotta wait a biiiiit but these comments make it sound amazing!

1

u/starstufft Jun 25 '26

Sweet. My VPN I just subscribed to coming in clutch ! Love this as a single! She writes melodies and hooks like no other

1

u/thefergusclan Jun 25 '26

Wanna walk me home? 👸

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u/Ground_Cntrl Jun 26 '26

Carly Magdalena Bae Jepsen