Impulsive (song)

Composition

"Impulsive", according to the sheet music published by Alfred Publishing Co., Inc on Musicnotes.com, is written in the key of E major. Wendy Wilson's vocals on the track range from A3–C. In The Oxford Handbook of Impulse Control Disorders, they described the lyrics as "the troubadour [singing] about longing to be free from thinking of consequences, not wanting to overanalyze the situation, and wanting to just be impulsive and to fall into a romantic embrace."

Critical reception

Diane Rufer and Ron Fell of Gavin Report responded positively to "Impulsive", writing that the track "broadens their horizons with a fresh new edge to their sound." Their colleague Dave Sholin also gave the track a favorable review saying, "The trio tops off what will turn out to be an unforgettable year with yet another bright and totally accessible gem." Billboard also wrote favorably of "Impulsive" saying, "Third-single ballad from mega-hot debut album should keep the flame smoldering, with its brain-imbedding chorus and luscious harmonizing. Radio remix pumps up the guitar lines, providing a harder edge missing from previous efforts. Pan-European magazine Music & Media said, "A constrained, guitar-based song with a good chorus and some fine West Coast harmony vocals."

Track listings

US cassette single

1. "Impulsive" (AOR mix) – 4:33
2. "Impulsive" (album version) – 4:34

UK 7-inch single :A. "Impulsive" :B. "Impulsive" (album mix)

UK CD single

1. "Impulsive"
2. "Impulsive" (album mix)
3. "Release Me" European 12-inch single :A1. "Impulsive" (remix) – 4:38 :B1. "Next to You (Someday I'll Be)" – 4:57 :B2. "Hold On" – 4:23

Japanese mini-CD single

1. "Impulsive (インパルシヴ)"
2. "A Reason to Believe (ア・リーズン・トゥ・ビリーヴ)"

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Release history

References

References

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