Tongues (Dove Cameron song)

"Tongues" is a song recorded by American singer Dove Cameron from her upcoming debut studio album. The track was written by Cameron, and co-written by Mikkel Eriksen and the production was handled by Stargate. The song was released by Republic Records as the second single from Cameron's debut studio album and was released on March 9, 2018.

The song's music video was released on March 30, 2018, and was directed by Hannah Lux Davis. It was filmed in February 2018 at Grand Central Library in New York. Cameron supported "Tongues" with several live performances, including a performance at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 11, 2018.

Composition and lyrical interpretation
"Tongues" is a dance-pop song with an electropop beat. Lyrically, the song is about a blossoming love between two individuals who have just recently met. The bridge features a midtempo beat with heavy synths.

Background and release
The song's music video was released on March 30, 2018, and was directed by Hannah Lux Davis. It was filmed in February 2018 at Grand Central Library in New York. The music video was released through Cameron's official Vevo and YouTube account.

Live performances
Cameron debuted "Tongues" at the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards on March 11, 2018. The performance was named one of the best performances of the night by several critics. At the 2018 March For Our Lives benefit, Cameron performed "Tongues" with Ariana Grande, her longtime friend and labelmate. Grande sang a newly written verse. The performance took place on March 24, 2018. Cameron attended the 2018 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 20, 2018, and performed "Tongues" at the festival.

Track listing

 * Digital download
 * 1) "Tongues" – 3:48
 * CD single
 * 1) "Tongues" – 3:48
 * 2) "Tongues" (Instrumental) – 3:48