Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)

Maxwell

About Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)

"Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)" is a 1996 song by the American R&B/neo soul singer Maxwell. It is the second single released from his debut album Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite. The track peaked in the top ten on Billboard's R&B songs, reached top forty on the Hot 100 and No. 28 on UK's Singles chart.


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Oooooh... 

It happened the moment, when you were revealed 
'Cause you were a dream that you should not have been 
A fantasy real 
You gave me this beating baby 
This rhythm inside 
And you made me feel good and feel nice and feel loved 
Give me paradise 

So shouldn't I realize 
You're the highest of the high 
If you don't know, then I'll say it 
So don't ever wonder 

Shouldn't I realize 
You're the highest of the high 
If you don't know, then I'll say it 
So don't ever wonder 

So tell me how long 
How long it's gonna take until you speak, babe 
'Cause I can't live my life 
Without you here by my side 
Ooh... 
You gave me the feelin', feelin' in my life 

So shouldn't I realize 
You're the highest of the high 
If you don't know, then I'll say it 
So don't ever wonder 

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Maxwell

Maxwell, (born May 23, 1973) is an American R&B, funk and neo soul musician. He played an important role in the development of the soul sub-genre, neo-soul. more »

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Written by: Maxwell Menard, Itaal Shur

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)" was released on July 8, 1996.
Album Inclusion
The song is part of Maxwell's debut studio album, "Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite".
Chart Success
"Ascension" peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, and it spent 26 weeks on the chart, making it his most successful song at the time.
Sales & Certification
The song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over 500,000 units.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance category in 1997, however, it didn't win.
Musical Structure
The song is known for its smooth, soulful rhythm and Maxwell's unique falsetto style of singing.
Music Video
The music video for "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)" was directed by Sanji Senaka and featured models Chrystele Saint Louis Augustin and Tyson Beckford.
Inspiration
The song was reportedly inspired by the bohemian vibe of the New York City club scene in the mid-1990s, primarily around Café Tabac.
In Popular Culture
The song has been sampled in various forms by several artists in the music industry, including Jay-Z and Kanye West.
Live Performances
"Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)" is one of Maxwell's most popular songs to perform live, and is often played as an encore.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)” in their performances, including neo-soul singer Lalah Hathaway.
Production Team
The song was produced by Musze (Maxwell's pseudonym) and Stuart Matthewman, who is also known for his work with the English band Sade.
Songwriting
Besides Maxwell, Itaal Shur also contributed to the songwriting of "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)".
Legacy
The song is often credited with helping to shape the "neo-soul" movement in music. It has been described as a classic representation of the genre.

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