R.E.M

Ariana Grande

About R.E.M

"R. E. M" is a song performed by American singer Ariana Grande from her fourth studio album Sweetener, released in 2018. It was written and produced by Pharrell Williams.


Year:
2018
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Last night boy I met you
Yeah, when I was sleeping
You're such a dream to me
And it was on a day like this
Yeah, if you can believe
If you can believe
You're such a dream to me

Before you speak, don't move
‘Cause I don't wanna wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up
Don't wanna wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up (Oh)

Boy, you're such a dream
If you can believe?
Boy you're such a dream to me, yeah, yeah

"Excuse me, um, I love you"
I know that's not the way to start a conversation, trouble
I watch them other girls when they come and bug you
But I felt like I knew you, so I just wanted to hug you
Plus, you don't know your way around
You can stop your playing now
All your worries, lay 'em down, shh, don't say it loud
Is this real, baby?
(Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum)
You like?
"I love you"
Who starts a conversation like that? Nobody, but I do
But you are not a picture, I can't cut you up and hide you
I'll get you out my mind, mhm, I tried to
But I just want to stand and yell
I will never dare to tell
Think I heard some wedding bells, shh, keep it to yourself
Is this real? (Is this real?)

Before you speak, don't move
‘Cause I don't wanna wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up
Don't wanna wake up, oh no
Wake up, wake up, wake up
'Cause you're such a dream
If you can believe
You're such a dream to me, mmm, boy

I could buy you anything, but I cannot buy you
Before your boy gets smart, I would never try to
You know I'm thinking to myself, "What happened, why you?"
But when I see you in my dreams, psh, I knew
You know how to treat it, you know how to eat it
You know how to beat it (I know how to keep it)
The Good Housekeeping Seal
(Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum)
I don't just wanna touch you
I'm tryna turn two single people into a couple
What's your next month like? Tell me what you're up to
We can leave right now, boy, you don't need a duffle
What about La Perla? Let Vickie keep her secret
Boy, it ain't no secret if I know you're gonna peep it, oh

Before you speak, don't move
‘Cause I don't wanna wake up
Wake up, wake up, wa-wake up
Wake up, wake up, wake up, wa-wake up
(No I don't want, no)

'Cause you're such a dream (does this end?)
If you can believe, you're such a dream to me
To me, mmm, boy, to me

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande-Butera (/ˌɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrɑːndeɪ/; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and in the spinoff Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films. more »

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Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Album Classification
"R.E.M" is the fourth track on Ariana Grande's fourth studio album entitled "Sweetener," which released in 2018.
Song Origins
The song was originally titled "Wake Up" and was meant to be part of Beyoncé's 2013 self-titled album. But it didn’t make the cut.
Song Making
The song was created by Pharell Williams, a versatile singer, songwriter, and producer. He's known for creating hits for many artists, including Ariana.
Unreleased Version
An earlier version of "R.E.M" from Pharrell's original recording session for Beyoncé surfaced online in July 2018.
Genre
"R.E.M" is a pop and R&B song that is built around doo-wop-inspired melodies and uptempo beats.
Romantic Tone
The song is considered a love song, where Ariana is dreaming about a lover.
Lyric Classification
"R.E.M" refers to Rapid Eye Movement sleep when dreams occur. Ariana uses this as a metaphor for a dream-like state of love she is in.
Fans Reactions
Fans have noted that "R.E.M" provides a perfect blend of Ariana's vocal range and pop-R&B style, making it a favorite among many of her listeners.
Recognition
Despite not being released as a single, "R.E.M" has been spotlighted by many critics for its lyrical and musical direction.
Unique Sound
"R.E.M" stands out in the album due to its playful tune and dreamy lyrics. The song took a unique direction in theme and sound, making it one of the album's highlights.
Public Performance
Ariana Grande included "R.E.M" in her setlist for her 2019 Sweetener World Tour.
Video Content
Despite not being an official single, "R.E.M" got a lyric video that was posted on YouTube in August 2018, which currently has over 11 million views.

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