Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)
Maxwell
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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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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.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of Maxwell's debut studio album, "Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite".
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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.
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Sales & CertificationThe song was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over 500,000 units.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Male R&B Vocal Performance category in 1997, however, it didn't win.
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Musical StructureThe song is known for its smooth, soulful rhythm and Maxwell's unique falsetto style of singing.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)" was directed by Sanji Senaka and featured models Chrystele Saint Louis Augustin and Tyson Beckford.
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InspirationThe song was reportedly inspired by the bohemian vibe of the New York City club scene in the mid-1990s, primarily around Café Tabac.
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In Popular CultureThe song has been sampled in various forms by several artists in the music industry, including Jay-Z and Kanye West.
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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.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered “Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)” in their performances, including neo-soul singer Lalah Hathaway.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by Musze (Maxwell's pseudonym) and Stuart Matthewman, who is also known for his work with the English band Sade.
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SongwritingBesides Maxwell, Itaal Shur also contributed to the songwriting of "Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder)".
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LegacyThe 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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