R.E.M
Ariana Grande
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Last night boy I met you Yeah, when I was sleeping You're such a dream to me And it was on a day like this Yeah, if you can believe If you can believe You're such a dream to me Before you speak, don't move 'Cause I don't wanna wake up Wake up, wake up, wake up Don't wanna wake up Wake up, wake up, wake up (Oh) Boy, you're such a dream If you can believe? Boy you're such a dream to me, yeah, yeah "Excuse me, um, I love you" I know that's not the way to start a conversation, trouble I watch them other girls when they come and bug you But I felt like I knew you, so I just wanted to hug you Plus, you don't know your way around You can stop your playing now All your worries, lay 'em down, shh, don't say it loud Is this real, baby? (Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum) You like? "I love you" Who starts a conversation like that? Nobody, but I do But you are not a picture, I can't cut you up and hide you I'll get you out my mind, mhm, I tried to But I just want to stand and yell I will never dare to tell Think I heard some wedding bells, shh, keep it to yourself Is this real? (Is this real?) Before you speak, don't move 'Cause I don't wanna wake up Wake up, wake up, wake up Don't wanna wake up, oh no Wake up, wake up, wake up 'Cause you're such a dream If you can believe You're such a dream to me, mmm, boy I could buy you anything, but I cannot buy you Before your boy gets smart, I would never try to You know I'm thinking to myself, "What happened, why you?" But when I see you in my dreams, psh, I knew You know how to treat it, you know how to eat it You know how to beat it (I know how to keep it) The Good Housekeeping Seal (Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum) I don't just wanna touch you I'm tryna turn two single people into a couple What's your next month like? Tell me what you're up to We can leave right now, boy, you don't need a duffle What about La Perla? Let Vickie keep her secret Boy, it ain't no secret if I know you're gonna peep it, oh Before you speak, don't move 'Cause I don't wanna wake up Wake up, wake up, wa-wake up Wake up, wake up, wake up, wa-wake up (No I don't want, no) 'Cause you're such a dream (does this end?) If you can believe, you're such a dream to me To me, mmm, boy, to me
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Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Album Classification"R.E.M" is the fourth track on Ariana Grande's fourth studio album entitled "Sweetener," which released in 2018.
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Song OriginsThe song was originally titled "Wake Up" and was meant to be part of Beyoncé's 2013 self-titled album. But it didn’t make the cut.
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Song MakingThe song was created by Pharell Williams, a versatile singer, songwriter, and producer. He's known for creating hits for many artists, including Ariana.
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Unreleased VersionAn earlier version of "R.E.M" from Pharrell's original recording session for Beyoncé surfaced online in July 2018.
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Genre"R.E.M" is a pop and R&B song that is built around doo-wop-inspired melodies and uptempo beats.
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Romantic ToneThe song is considered a love song, where Ariana is dreaming about a lover.
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Lyric Classification"R.E.M" refers to Rapid Eye Movement sleep when dreams occur. Ariana uses this as a metaphor for a dream-like state of love she is in.
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Fans ReactionsFans have noted that "R.E.M" provides a perfect blend of Ariana's vocal range and pop-R&B style, making it a favorite among many of her listeners.
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RecognitionDespite not being released as a single, "R.E.M" has been spotlighted by many critics for its lyrical and musical direction.
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Unique Sound"R.E.M" stands out in the album due to its playful tune and dreamy lyrics. The song took a unique direction in theme and sound, making it one of the album's highlights.
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Public PerformanceAriana Grande included "R.E.M" in her setlist for her 2019 Sweetener World Tour.
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Video ContentDespite not being an official single, "R.E.M" got a lyric video that was posted on YouTube in August 2018, which currently has over 11 million views.
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