Hear ‘Nuclear,’ first new Destiny’s Child song in eight years

Hear that? That’s the sound of the Internet freaking out over the release of “Nuclear,� the first new single from Destiny’s Child in eight years. (Or maybe it’s just this reporter.)

After a whirlwind 48 hours for DC-3 fans that included Beyoncé announcing the multi-platinum trio -- which went their separate ways in 2005 -- would release a new compilation and reunite during the singer’s halftime performance at next month’s Super Bowl comes a new song, which was released to Mashable on Friday (warning: link contains profanity).

However, fans hoping for a swelling, fiery comeback that would rival sassy radio anthems such as “Bootylicious,� “Independent Woman Pt. I,� or “Lose My Breath� might be a bit disappointed with the Pharrell Williams-produced cut, which is a more low-key offering.

Co-written by Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams with James Fauntleroy and Lonny Bereal, the track offers a throwback to those ‘90s R&B; grooves that will satisfy purists of the genre – especially those missing the honey-dipped harmonies the trio perfected.

“You had your dreams / And I had mine / As wide open when we dream together / They want to know how we keep our … together / They’re wondering / It’s just evolution / We’re just getting better/ When the two become one, on a quantum level,� Beyoncé sings at the opening of the song.

“Nuclear� is the lone new track on “Destiny’s Child — Love Songs,� a collection of the group’s self-described “sensual� work coming to stores Jan. 29. “Love Songs� follows last year’s collection of fan favorites, “Playlist -- The Very Best of Destiny’s Child.�

The trio is expected to tease a medley of their signature hits and debut “Nuclear� during the Super Bowl performance, which will reportedly end with Beyoncé’s new single.

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