REALiTi
Grimes
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When we were young, we used to live so close to it And we were scared and we were beautiful And when I peered over the edge and seen death, if we are always the same Oh, and I feel that nothing in life could ever be like this again 'Cause your love kept me alive and made me insane There were moments when it seemed okay (But I go back alone) To this moment away, where do you stay? (I go back alone) There was a time when the music would play Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb Taking all my time Oh, when I get up, this is what I see Welcome to reality Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb Taking all my time Oh, when I get up, this is what I see Welcome to reality When we were young, we used to live so close to it And we were scared that you were beautiful And when I peered over the edge and seen death, if we are always the same There were moments when it seemed okay (But I go back alone) To this moment away, or where do you stay? (I go back alone) Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb Taking all my time Oh, when I get up, this is what I see Welcome to reality Oh, baby, every morning there are mountains to climb Taking all my time Oh, when I get up, this is what I see Welcome to reality Oh, baby, every (Give me a sign) Oh, baby, every [2x] (Give me a sign) Oh, baby, every Oh, oh, oh-oh, oh (Give me a sign) Oh, baby, every (Give me a sign) Oh, baby, every (Give me a sign) Oh, baby, every Oh, oh, oh-oh, oh Oh, baby, every [2x] (Give me a sign) Oh, baby, every
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Written by: CLAIRE ELISE BOUCHER
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10 facts about this song
Song Creations"REALiTi" was created by Canadian musician and artist Claire Boucher, who records under the name Grimes.
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Album InformationIt was originally released as a demo in 2015 and later featured on the 2015 album, "Art Angels."
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Music Video ReleaseThe music video of "REALiTi" was released on March 8, 2015, which skilfully features shots from her Asian tour across Singapore, Seoul, Shanghai, and beyond.
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Song PopularityThe official video for "REALiTi" has amassed over 30 million views on YouTube, illustrating the song's popularity amongst Grimes' fans.
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Awards"REALiTi" won the Juno Award for Video of the Year in 2016.
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About SongThe song itself is a fluid fusion of electronic vibes and idiosyncratic pop, which is characteristic of Grimes' unique style of music.
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Special AttributesThe initial demo version of "REALiTi" was never intended to be officially released, as the original files were lost. However, due to incredibly positive fan response, Grimes polished the demo and included it in her "Art Angels" album.
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Song ThemesThe "REALiTi" lyrics deal with themes of existentialism, the fluidity of reality, and nostalgia, quite typical of Grimes' intellectually stimulating style.
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Artist's PerceptionGrimes has described "REALiTi" as a favorite amongst her creations, even expressing surprise at its popular reception considering it was released as a demo.
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Technical AspectsThe song features Grimes' ethereal vocals layered over intricate synths and beats, showcasing her talent not just as a singer, but also as a producer.
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