Ivy
Frank Ocean
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I thought that I was dreaming when you said you love me The start of nothing I had no chance to prepare I couldn't see you coming The start of nothing I could hate you now It's quite alright to hate me now When we both know that deep down The feeling still deep down is good If I could see through walls, I could see you're faking If you could see my thoughts you would see our faces Safe in my rental like an armored truck back then We didn't give a f*ck back then I ain't a kid no more We'll never be those kids again We'd drive to Syd's, had the X6 back then Back then No matter what I did My waves wouldn't dip back then Everything sucked back then We were friends I thought that I was dreaming when you said you love me The start of nothing I had no chance to prepare I couldn't see you coming The start of nothing I could hate you now It's quite alright to hate me now When we both know that deep down The feeling still deep down is good In the halls of your hotel Arm around my shoulder so I could tell How much I meant to meant it sincere back then We had time to kill back then You ain't a kid no more We'll never be those kids again It's not the same, ivory's illegal Don't you remember? I broke your heart last week You'll probably feel better by the weekend Still remember, had you going crazy Scream my name The feeling deep down is good I thought that I was dreaming when you said you love me The start of nothing I had no chance to prepare I couldn't see you coming And we started from nothing I could hate you now It's alright to hate me now When we both know that deep down The feeling still deep down is good All the things I didn't mean to say I didn't mean to do There were things you didn't need to say You didn't need to need to I could dream all night Dream all night I could drive all night Drive all night Dreaming, dream on
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Written by: James Ryan Wuihun Ho, Ommas Keith-Graham, Rostam Batamaglij, Charles Christopher Breaux, Jamie Smith
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Song Composition"Ivy" is a song by American singer-songwriter Frank Ocean from his 2016 album "Blonde."
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of "Ivy" are about a failed relationship, mainly based on Ocean's teenage years.
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Release Date"Ivy" was released as part of the album "Blonde" on August 20, 2016.
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Music ProductionRostam Batmanglij, formerly of indie rock band Vampire Weekend, and musician Om'Mas Keith are the co-producers of "Ivy" with Frank Ocean.
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Song InspirationFrank Ocean revealed in an interview that "Ivy" was inspired by feelings he had when he was in love at 19 or 20.
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Unique SoundThe song features layered, distorted vocals which Ocean recorded using an old microphone that ran through an amplifier.
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Live PerformancesOcean performed "Ivy" live for the first time at a secret location in London in 2016 during his Tumblr-hosted live stream.
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Music VideoDespite being a fan-favorite, "Ivy" does not have an official music video.
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Line referencesOne line of the song, "I thought that I was dreaming when you said you love me", is arguably one of Frank Ocean's most quoted and popular lines.
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Album SuccessUpon its release, "Blonde" reached number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and was acclaimed by critics, enhancing the popularity of "Ivy."
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Song Style"Ivy" features a minimalist style with a loose structure and few layers of sound, making it distinct within the realm of contemporary R&B.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has received positive reviews for its exploration of nostalgia and lost love, with many critics praising its emotional depth and Ocean's nuanced songwriting.
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Length of the SongIvy is approximately 4 minutes and 9 seconds long.
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Music InnovationThe pitch-shifted and layered vocals in "Ivy" marked a departure from the more straightforward R&B sound of Ocean's earlier work, showcasing his creative growth and willingness to experiment.
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Notable PerformancesOcean performed "Ivy" during his headline set at FYF Fest 2017, marking one of the few live performances of the song since its release.
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