Don't Believe a Word

Ivy

About Don't Believe a Word

"Don't Believe a Word" is a song by American indie rock band Ivy. It was released in 1995 as the second single from the band's debut studio album, Realistic. The track was released in several different packages, including as a CD single that included two B-side tracks, and as a promotional single that featured an A-side track and an acoustic remix of the single. B-side "An Ordinary" is listed as same on the actual releases, although it has also been titled "An Ordinary Man" on a band lyrics page.  


Year:
1995
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How can you say
After all we've done together
 It's gonna take forever
 To mend what's come apart
 And how can you say
That you never meant to hurt me
You didn't dare alert me
To your poisoned heart
Before too long
Something is wrong
Tell me you're too sick to mention
Show me about your good intention
Give me all of your attention
 But I don't believe a word
don't believe a word
 I hate to say but
 You know you're growing older
 And your eyes are getting colder
 And your hair is falling out
 There'll be a day
 When your confidence is shaken
And you know you were mistaken
You'll have your doubts
Before too long
Something is wrong
Tell me you're too sick to mention
Show me about your good intention
Give me all of your attention
 But I don't believe a word
don't believe a word

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Ivy

Ivy, plural ivies (Hedera), is a genus of 12–15 species of evergreen climbing or ground-creeping woody plants in the family Araliaceae, native to western, central and southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern Africa and across central-southern Asia east to Japan and Taiwan. more »

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Written by: ADAM L. SCHLESINGER, ANDY CHASE, DOMINIQUE DURAND

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11 facts about this song

Song Genre
"Don't Believe a Word" by "Ivy" falls under the genre of Indie Pop.
Album Release
The song was included in the band's fourth studio album "In The Clear," released on March 1, 2005.
Band Formation
Ivy, an American indie pop band was formed in New York City in 1994. "Don't Believe a Word" was released nearly a decade into their career.
Band Members
Ivy is composed of three members - Adam Schlesinger (bassist), Andy Chase (guitarist), and Dominique Durand (vocalist). All three members contributed to the writing and composing of this song.
Producer
The album "In The Clear" was produced by Steve Osborne who has also worked with high-profile artists such as U2, Doves, and New Order.
Song Inspiration
The lyrics of the song feature a strong theme of skepticism and deception, echoing a sentiment of not falling for false expressions.
Song Reception
"Don't Believe a Word," was lauded as being a stellar track off the album. Critics praised its catchy chorus and vibrant sound.
Song Writing
The songwriting process for "Don't Believe a Word" was a collaborative effort between band members, that also showed the musical growth of the band.
Record Label
"Don't Believe a Word" and the album "In The Clear" were released under the label Nettwerk.
Tragic Loss
Adam Schlesinger, one of the key members of Ivy, tragically passed away in 2020 due to complications from COVID-19 making listening to their works such as "Don't Believe a Word" a bittersweet experience for long-time fans.
Song Length
The duration of "Don't Believe a Word" is approximately 3 minutes and 49 seconds.

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