Discover the story of the song > Paper Bag – Fiona Apple

Fiona Apple's song Paper Bag was written and composed by Apple herself, and produced by her longtime collaborator, Jon Brion. The song was released as a single on August 18, 2020, by Epic Records as the first single from her fifth studio album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

The song was written and composed by Apple herself, and produced by her longtime collaborator, Jon Brion. Brion also played drums, percussion and keyboards on the song, while Apple played guitar. Both also contributed to the song's vocal arrangement.

The song was released as a single on August 18, 2020, by Epic Records as the first single from his fifth studio album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters. The single was accompanied by a music video directed by Apple herself, with the help of her friend and colleague Zachary Cole Smith.

The video clip shows Apple and Smith in various daily activities, such as cooking, making music and playing with their dogs. Apple said the video was meant to be a "love letter to [her] everyday life" and that she wanted to show "all the little things that [make her] smile and [make her] happy."

The single was well received by critics, who praised its production and lyrics. Paper Bag was ranked as the best single of 2020 by several publications, including Pitchfork, NME and The Guardian.