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{{Short description|2023 song by Zarah}} |
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{{Infobox song |
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| name = ''What Have We Become?'' |
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| cover = What_Have_We_Become?_single_Zarah.jpg |
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| caption = Artwork cover for 2023 release |
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| type = single |
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| album = ''Blind Woman'' |
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| released = {{start date|2023|9|29}} |
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| recorded = {{start date|2023}} |
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| studio = |
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* [[Jim Henson Company Lot|Henson Recording Studios]], also [[Jim Henson Company Lot|A&M Studios]] |
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* McCartney Studios |
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| genre = |
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* [[Alternative rock]] |
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* [[Rock music|rock]] |
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* [[pop rock]] |
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| length = |
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* {{Duration|m=4|s=17}} |
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| label = |
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* [[Independent record label|Independent]] |
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| writer = [[Zarah (entertainer)|Zarah]], also [[Zarah Maillard]] |
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| producer = |
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* [[Zarah (entertainer)|Zarah]], also [[Zarah Maillard]] |
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* DiMaggio |
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| prev_title = Blind Woman |
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| prev_year = 2023 |
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| next_title = Guardians Of Our Dreams |
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| next_year = 2023 |
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'''''What Have We Become? ''''' is a song by American singer and songwriter [[Zarah (entertainer)|Zarah]], also known as [[Zarah Maillard]]. The song was written and co-produced by Zarah and was the first single from her debut studio album ''Blind Woman'' collection, which was released on September 29, 2023, and has received critical acclaim, being called as an "exhilarating single".<ref name="Fame Magazine">{{cite web |date=19 October 2023 |title=Renowned author and singer-songwriter Zarah |url=https://www.famemagazine.co.uk/zarah-unveils-what-have-we-become |access-date=April 10, 2024 |website=Fame Magazine |publisher= |archive-date=10 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110000413/https://www.famemagazine.co.uk/zarah-unveils-what-have-we-become/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==Background== |
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''What Have We Become?'' is an anthem rock song that was written to bring positive changes through self-reflection from one's perspective of a rather incongruous viewing of the world or life.<ref name="Fame Magazine"/> It was inspired by the rock musician [[Bono]] of [[U2]] whose songs often reference humanity as one of the band's themes and their approach to songwriting, which became the fastest track written in the album, according to Zarah.<ref name="American Songwriter">{{cite web |last=Uitti |first=Jacob |title=The Meaning Behind the U2 Anti-War Song “Sunday Bloody Sunday” |url=https://americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-behind-the-u2-anti-war-song-sunday-bloody-Sunday |access-date=April 21, 2024 |website=American Songwriter |publisher= |archive-date=April 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428053421/https://americansongwriter.com/the-meaning-behind-the-u2-anti-war-song-sunday-bloody-Sunday/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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The debut single is part of the ''Blind Woman'' album collection and was recorded at the [[Jim Henson Company Lot|Henson Recording Studios]], one of the top historical recording facilities that used to be the [[Jim Henson Company Lot|A&M Studios]] and the [[Jim Henson Company Lot|Charlie Chaplin Studios]] located in [[Hollywood, Los Angeles|Hollywood]], [[California]], and remastered at the McCartney Studios in Los Angeles. |
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Zarah initially wrote ''What Have We Become?'' with an alternative concept in mind, and also arranged, and co-produced the single including the entire album.<ref name="ZarahRocks Biography">{{cite web|url=https://www.zarahrocks.com/bio|title=Zarah's Biography|publisher=ZarahRocks.com|access-date=April 26, 2024|archive-date=April 28, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240428053421/https://www.zarahrocks.com/bio|url-status=live}}</ref> Among the known musicians and session players who played in the album included [[Chris Chaney]], the bassist of [[Jane's Addiction]] and [[Alanis Morissette]]'s ''[[Jagged Little Pill]]'' album tour.<ref name="A&R Factory Magazine">{{cite web|url=https://www.anrfactory.com/unveiling-blind-woman-an-interview-with-zarah-on-her-upcoming-release-and-artistic-journey|title=Unveiling Blind Woman|date=21 October 2023|publisher=A&R Factory Magazine|access-date=April 25, 2024|archive-date=5 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240505211142/https://www.anrfactory.com/unveiling-blind-woman-an-interview-with-zarah-on-her-upcoming-release-and-artistic-journey|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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==Critical reception== |
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In 2023, upon its release, ''What Have We Become?'' single debuted in the [[United States]] and [[Europe]], receiving worldwide acclaim.<ref name="A&R Factory Magazine"/> Music critics cited ''What Have We Become?'' as an "exhilarating single"<ref name="Fame Magazine"/> and an "introspective song that inspires listeners to make positive changes"<ref name="Illustrate Magazine">{{cite web |date=November 7, 2023 |title=Exclusive Interview with Zarah |url=https://illustratemagazine.com/exclusive-interview-with-zarah |access-date=April 15, 2024 |website=Illustrate Magazine |publisher= |archive-date=April 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416204819/https://illustratemagazine.com/exclusive-interview-with-zarah/ |url-status=live }}</ref> that "channels her raw and pure message through this dynamic musical creation".<ref name="Fame Magazine"/> Additional critics have highlighted the "emotive flair [...] prevalent in every line of Zarah’s punchy lyrics".<ref name="Turtle Tempo Magazine">{{cite web |date=23 November 2023 |title=All Eyes On Zarah |url=https://turtletempo.co.uk/2023/11/13/all-eyes-on-zarah-zarah-maillard-releases-galvanic-new-single-what-have-we-become |access-date=April 24, 2024 |publisher=Turtle Tempo Magazine |archive-date=16 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240416204819/https://turtletempo.co.uk/2023/11/13/all-eyes-on-zarah-zarah-maillard-releases-galvanic-new-single-what-have-we-become/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{Reflist}} |
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[[Category:2023 singles]] |
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[[Category:2023 songs]] |
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[[Category:American rock songs]] |
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[[Category:Alternative rock songs]] |
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[[Category:American pop rock songs]] |
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