Influence

Tove Lo, Wiz Khalifa

About Influence

"Influence" is a song recorded by Swedish singer-songwriter Tove Lo featuring guest vocals by American rapper Wiz Khalifa. It was released on 9 September 2016 as a promotional single from her second studio album Lady Wood (2016).


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First line, take mine; I'm fine as f*ck
Love myself tonight and I think you can feel the same
Moonshine, good time; babe, you're in luck
'Cause I will do whatever comes to mind
You'll go insane

Things I say don't usually come easily
There's one thing I need you now to know 'bout me

You know I'm under the influence
So don't trust every word I say, I say
When I'm under the influence
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
You know I'm under the influence
So don't trust every word I say, I say
Sounds good without making sense
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
When I'm under the influence

Take off, liquor; I feel the beat
Hold onto the floor but I keep spinnin' round and round
Swing me, baby, back on my feet
Hiding in the crowd; we're making love without a sound

Things I say don't usually come easily
There's one thing I need you now to know 'bout me

You know I'm under the influence
So don't trust every word I say, I say
When I'm under the influence
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
You know I'm under the influence (oh, oh)
So don't trust every word I say, I say
Sounds good without making sense (sounds good without making sense)
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
When I'm under the influence

Boy meets, boy meets
Girl meets girl
This is the best place in the world, ooh
Boy meets, boy meets
Girl meets girl
This is the best place in the world, ooh

So, intoxicated and faded, I'm in the club, barely made it
I see the look on your face and it says that you want it later
But you ain't too into waitin', I fly you to different places
Took all your crew and amazing cause they ain't doing the same shit
Barely knew what your name is, don't care who you just came with
Make a move and get famous, get your mission completed
Use the other politic or entertainment
I just got a couple things I wanna know 'cause everything is moving slow
I usually wouldn't ask this though

You know I'm under the influence
So don't trust every word I say, I say (Wiz Khalifa man)
When I'm under the influence
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
You know I'm under the influence (boy meets, boy meets, girl meets, girl)
So don't trust every word I say, I say
Sounds good without making sense (boy meets, boy meets, girl meets, girl)
It's a blur, but I want my way, my way
When I'm under the influence

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Wiz Khalifa

Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by the stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006, and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007. His Eurodance-influenced single, "Say Yeah", received urban radio airplay, charting on the Rhythmic Top 40 and Hot Rap Tracks charts in 2008. Khalifa parted with Warner Bros. and released his second album, Deal or No Deal, in November 2009. He released the mixtape Kush and Orange Juice as a free download in April 2010; he then signed with Atlantic Records. He is also well known for his debut single for Atlantic, "Black and Yellow", which peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. His debut album for the label, Rolling Papers, was released on March … more »

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Written by: JAKOB BO JERLSTROEM, LUDVIG KARL DAGSSON SOEDERBERG, CAMERON JIBRIL THOMAZ, TOVE LO

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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26 facts about this song

Song creation
"Influence" is a song by Swedish singer Tove Lo from her second studio album, "Lady Wood," released in 2016. The song features American rapper Wiz Khalifa.
Genre
The song falls under the genres of electro-pop and synth-pop, which are signature styles of Tove Lo. Wiz Khalifa adds a hip-hop flavor with his verse.
Lyrics Content
The song talks about intoxication and being under someone's influence in a romantic sense. It reflects Tove Lo's songwriting style, breezy and deeply personal with a touch of dark undertones.
Collaboration
"Influence" is a collaboration between Tove Lo and Wiz Khalifa. This collaborative track is notable as it merges Tove Lo's pop artistry with Khalifa's immersive rap skills.
Reception
The song received generally positive feedback from critics. It was praised for its catchy hook and complementing contribution from Wiz Khalifa.
Album Performance
“Influence" is part of the album "Lady Wood," which peaked at number 11 on the Billboard 200 and at number 16 on the UK Albums Chart.
Songwriting
Tove Lo is renowned for composing her songs based on real-life experiences and emotions, and "Influence" is no different. She admitted in various interviews that the album "Lady Wood" as a whole explores the highs and lows of her life.
Music Video
Although "Influence" itself does not have a dedicated music video, portions of the track are included in the short film "Fairy Dust" that Tove Lo released in conjunction with the "Lady Wood" album. The short film visually represents the songs from the album.
Live Performances
Tove Lo has performed "Influence" during several live events, often fusing it with her other songs in a spectacular multi-song mashup. However, she has not performed it alongside Wiz Khalifa as of now.
Production
The track was produced by The Struts and Oscar Holter, both who have collaborated with Tove Lo on multiple occasions. Their production brings a sharp and catchy sound to the track, enhancing the lyrical themes.
Genre Classification
"Influence" falls under Electropop and Synth-pop genres.
Album Inclusion
The song "Influence" is part of Tove Lo's second studio album, "Lady Wood," which was released in 2016.
Collaboration
"Influence" is a collaboration between Swedish singer and songwriter Tove Lo and American rapper Wiz Khalifa.
Chart Performance
Despite its popularity, "Influence" did not chart in major music charts like Billboard Hot 100.
Track Length
The track has a duration of 3 minutes and 44 seconds.
Songwriters
The song was written by Tove Lo (real name Ebba Tove Elsa Nilsson), Daniel Ledinsky, Alexander Kronlund, Wiz Khalifa (real name Cameron Jibril Thomaz), and Jakob Jerlström.
Theme
The song talks about the concept of being high under the influence of drugs and making undesirable decisions. Its lyrics discuss vulnerability, ambition, and the struggles of a woman in a mesmerizing yet dangerous lifestyle.
Vocals
Tove Lo’s rich and impassioned vocal performance is paired with Wiz Khalifa's riveting rap verses.
Music Video
Although the song doesn't have an official solo music video, it's featured in the "Fairy Dust" short film by Tove Lo, representing one segment of the narrative.
Influence in Pop Culture
While it may have missed chart rankings, "Influence" is popular in pop culture. It has been used in a few popular Spotify playlists and has amassed millions of plays globally.
Live Performances
Tove Lo has performed "Influence" at several live concerts and festivals, sometimes even without Wiz Khalifa. It formed part of the setlist for her "Lady Wood Tour" in 2017.
Production
The production of the song is credited to The Struts and Oscar Holter.
Reviews
The song was well received by critics. They praised its hook and the chemistry between Tove Lo and Wiz Khalifa.
Music Style
"Influence" is recognized for its eclectic style, combining Tove's dark pop aesthetics with Wiz Khalifa’s distinct hip-hop influence to create a unique soundscape.
Harmonies
The song effectively uses minor-key harmonic variations to create a slightly oppressive atmosphere.
Impact
Despite its dark themes, "Influence" has had a reasonable impact on fans who relate to the song's portrayal of struggle, temptation, and the darker side of fame.

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