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+ | |name = Blazed |
|image = {{Sweetener Album Cover}} |
|image = {{Sweetener Album Cover}} |
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+ | |artist =Ariana Grande |
− | |featured |
+ | |featured = Pharrell Williams |
|released = {{Date|month= 8|day=17|year=2018}} |
|released = {{Date|month= 8|day=17|year=2018}} |
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+ | |recorded = July 31, 2014 <small>(Pharrell Williams Writers Reference confirmed)</small> <BR> November 2016 <small>(Ariana’s Version)</small> |
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+ | |studio = Conway Recording Studios<br />{{Small|(Hollywood, California)}}<br />Chalice Recording Studios<br />{{Small|(Hollywood, California)}} |
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− | |length = 3:16 |
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+ | |genre =Funk, R&B, Pop, Synth-Pop |
+ | |length = 3:16 <BR> 3:14 <small>(Writer’s Reference)</small> |
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|label = [[Republic Records]] |
|label = [[Republic Records]] |
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− | |writer = [[Pharrell Williams]], Maxine Colon |
+ | |writer = [[Ariana Grande]], [[Pharrell Williams]], Maxine Colon |
− | |producer = Williams |
+ | |producer = [[Pharrell Williams]] |
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+ | |credits = blazed |
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+ | |creditslink = Credits and personnel#blazed |
+ | |previous track = Raindrops (An Angel Cried) |
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+ | |next track = The Light Is Coming |
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+ | |video = Ariana Grande - blazed (Audio) ft. Pharrell Williams |
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− | "'''Blazed'''" (stylized in all lower case)is the second track from [[Ariana Grande]]'s fourth studio album, ''[[Sweetener (album)|Sweetener]]''. It features American rapper and |
+ | "'''Blazed'''" (stylized in all lower case) is the second track from [[Ariana Grande]]'s fourth studio album, ''[[Sweetener (album)|Sweetener]]''. It features American rapper, singer and producer [[Pharrell Williams]].<ref name="confirming">[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1001901634916466695 ''Twitter'' - Ariana revealing the song title]</ref> It was released through [[Republic Records]] on August 17, 2018. |
== Background == |
== Background == |
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− | + | The song was first teased on November 28, 2016, on Instagram with the lyrics "I will never let you go".<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BNXXtPyhwkz/?igshid=1sw1hi4vx86n2 Instagram - i will ..... never let you .... go]</ref> |
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+ | Ariana confirmed the title and guest artist of the song through her Twitter account. In a interview with ''Beats 1'', she explained the song is simply about: loving someone and being with them.<ref>[http://apple.co/arianaonbeats1 Interview with Ariana Grande with Beats 1]</ref> |
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⚫ | In a scene from the "[[No Tears Left To Cry]]" music video |
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+ | This track was first hinted at with lyrics in a picture that Grande posted on Instagram on April 24, 2017.<sup>[https://x.com/arianatoday/status/1001914800153260032?s=46&t=RW5UwdbXHT2rMhaFgT3LTA]</sup> |
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⚫ | In a scene from the "[[No Tears Left To Cry]]" music video and the Behind The Scenes music video released on April 19-27, 2018, what appears to be a partial track-list for Grande's album, ''[[Sweetener (album)|Sweetener]]'', was displayed. Grande confirmed "Blazed" and the collaboration with [[Pharrell Williams|Pharrell]] on May 30, 2018.<ref name="confirming" /> |
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+ | On July 15, 2018, Grande started posting some of the track-list on Instagram confirming that "Blazed" was the second track on the album.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BlRSPAlHNUq/?hl=en&taken-by=sweetener Ariana posting part of the tracklist which includes "Blazed" as the second track]</ref> |
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+ | On August 28, 2023, a writers reference demo of Pharrell Williams demo leaked, dated back in 2014. |
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+ | ==Audios== |
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+ | *Solo Writers Reference ([[Pharrell Williams]]) - {{Listen|file=Pharrell Blazed 1.0 SBS -2 7.31.14 P REF.mp3}} |
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+ | == Critical reception == |
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+ | Dennis Hinzmann, from ''Out'', described the track as a "reminiscent of an early 2000s Whitney Houston, with Grande keeping the vocals light and airy."<ref>[https://www.out.com/entertainment/2018/8/17/tack-track-review-ariana-grandes-sweetener-does-not-disappoint Track-by-Track Review: Ariana Grande’s Sweetener Does Not Disappoint]</ref> ''The Guardian''{{'}}s Alim Kheraj praised Pharrell's production saying it's "luscious and renewed".<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/19/ariana-grande-sweetener-review Ariana Grande: Sweetener review – luscious and renewed]</ref> |
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+ | == Live performances == |
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+ | Grande debuted Blazed at the [[The Sweetener Sessions|Sweetener Sessions]]. However, it has not been performed since, due to unknown reasons. |
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== Videos == |
== Videos == |
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<gallery widths="120px" spacing="small"> |
<gallery widths="120px" spacing="small"> |
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Blazed new snippet – Ariana Grande – Sweetener |
Blazed new snippet – Ariana Grande – Sweetener |
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+ | Ariana Grande - blazed (Audio) ft. Pharrell Williams |
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+ | Ariana Grande - blazed (Live at the Sweetener Sessions) |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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− | == |
+ | == Trivia == |
+ | *This is one of five songs featuring backing vocals by Pharrell Williams, the others being "[[R.E.M.]]", "[[Sweetener (song)|Sweetener]]", "[[Successful]]", and "[[Get Well Soon]]", but it's the only one where he's credited. |
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+ | *In her interview with ''Beats 1'', she stated the song is simply about loving someone and being with them.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cskIFWszc3c&ab_channel=ETCanada</ref> |
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+ | *In the song, Ariana lightly sings over a luscious instrumental produced by Pharrell Williams. |
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+ | *It is one of the only songs from ''Sweetener'' not performed at any point in the [[Sweetener World Tour]], along with "[[Borderline]]", "[[Better Off]]" and "[[Pete Davidson (song)|Pete Davidson]]". |
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+ | *In a Q+A video for r.e.m beauty, Ariana Grande said the song is one of her favorites off "Sweetener". |
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+ | ==Lyrics== |
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{{Lyrics|lyrics = <poem> |
{{Lyrics|lyrics = <poem> |
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− | '''[ |
+ | '''[Intro: Pharrell Williams & ''Ariana Grande'']''' |
− | There is |
+ | There is somethin' between us, I can see it right now |
Your magnetic demeanor, that's something can't be found |
Your magnetic demeanor, that's something can't be found |
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− | I thought that I was |
+ | ''I thought that I was dreamin' 'til my love came around'' |
− | Now just come on over, show you how we get down |
+ | ''Now I just come on over, show you how we get down'' |
− | Shawty, you can get blazed |
+ | (Shawty, you can get blazed, blazed, blazed, blazed) |
'''[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]''' |
'''[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]''' |
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− | I can't believe that you are here |
+ | I can't believe that you are here |
+ | I can't believe it's happening |
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− | What are the odds that you |
+ | What are the odds that you'd appear? |
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+ | The universe so vast to me |
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Could've been anywhere, but you're here with me |
Could've been anywhere, but you're here with me |
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− | Should I play |
+ | Should I play Lotto? What's it worth? |
− | I must be |
+ | I must be on, so clear to me |
− | '''[ |
+ | '''[Chorus: Ariana Grande]''' |
Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you |
Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you |
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Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you go |
Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you go |
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Never let you |
Never let you |
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− | '''[ |
+ | '''[Hook: Pharrell Williams & ''Ariana Grande'']''' |
− | There is |
+ | There is somethin' between us, I can see it right now |
Your magnetic demeanor, that's something can't be found |
Your magnetic demeanor, that's something can't be found |
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− | I thought that I was |
+ | ''I thought that I was dreamin' 'til my love came around'' |
− | Now just come on over, show you how we get down |
+ | ''Now I just come on over ('''Now I just come on over'''), show you how we get down ('''Down''')'' |
− | Shawty, you can get blazed |
+ | (Shawty, you can get blazed, blazed, blazed, blazed) |
+ | ('''''Hey''''') |
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'''[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]''' |
'''[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]''' |
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− | + | Look at you, love, you are the same |
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You have a light you cannot hide |
You have a light you cannot hide |
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− | Yes, you may have a different face |
+ | Yes, you may have a different face |
+ | But your soul is the same inside |
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− | I don't care who is listening |
+ | I don't care who is listening |
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+ | Cause they be making fun of this on TV |
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− | Saw my past life with you and they were me |
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− | '''[ |
+ | '''[Chorus: Ariana Grande]''' |
− | Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you |
+ | Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you ('''Never let you, never let you''') |
− | Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you go |
+ | Once I have you ('''Once I have you'''), I will never let you, never let you go ('''I will never let you, never let you go''') |
− | Never let you, never let you go |
+ | Never let you, never let you go ('''Never let you, never let you go''') |
− | Never let you, never let you go |
+ | Never let you, never let you go ('''Never let you, never let you go, oh''') |
− | Never let you, never let you go, yeah |
+ | Never let you, never let you go ('''Never let you, never let you go, yeah''') |
Never let you |
Never let you |
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− | '''[Bridge: Pharrell & Ariana Grande]''' |
+ | '''[Bridge: Pharrell Williams & ''Ariana Grande'']''' |
− | Don't think that it cannot happen, |
+ | Don't think that it cannot happen, cause it can, ha |
− | Shawty, you can get blazed |
+ | (Shawty, you can get blazed) |
− | Sleep if you want, and wake up in love again |
+ | ''Sleep if you want, and wake up in love again'' |
− | Shawty, you can get blazed |
+ | (Shawty, you can get blazed, blazed, blazed, blazed) |
− | '''[Outro: Ariana Grande & Pharrell]''' |
+ | '''[Outro: Ariana Grande & ''Pharrell Williams'']''' |
− | Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you |
+ | Once I have you, I will never let you ('''I will never let you'''), never let you |
− | Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you go |
+ | Once I ('''Once I''') have you ('''Have you'''), I will ('''I will''') never let you, never let you go ('''Never let you go, o-oh''') |
− | (Shawty you can get blazed) |
+ | (''Shawty, you can get blazed, blazed, blazed, blazed'') |
− | Never let you, never let you go |
+ | Never let you, never let you go ('''Never let you go, baby''') |
− | Never let you, never let you go |
+ | Never let you, never let you go ('''Never let you go, oh, yeah''') |
− | Never let you, never let you go |
+ | Never let you, never let you go ('''Never let you go, hey''') |
Never let you |
Never let you |
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</poem>}} |
</poem>}} |
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− | == |
+ | ==References== |
{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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{{Sweetener}} |
{{Sweetener}} |
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[[Category:Songs]] |
[[Category:Songs]] |
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[[Category:Sweetener songs]] |
[[Category:Sweetener songs]] |
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− | [[Category:Released |
+ | [[Category:Released songs]] |
[[Category:Collaborations]] |
[[Category:Collaborations]] |
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[[Category:Sweetener]] |
[[Category:Sweetener]] |
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+ | [[Category:Explicit Songs]] |
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+ | [[Category:Duets]] |
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+ | [[Category:Songs written by Ariana]] |
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+ | [[Category:Songs written by Pharrell]] |
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+ | [[Category:2018]] |
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+ | [[Category:Song titles stylized in all-lowercase]] |
Latest revision as of 00:19, 3 March 2024
"Blazed" (stylized in all lower case) is the second track from Ariana Grande's fourth studio album, Sweetener. It features American rapper, singer and producer Pharrell Williams.[1] It was released through Republic Records on August 17, 2018.
Background
The song was first teased on November 28, 2016, on Instagram with the lyrics "I will never let you go".[2]
Ariana confirmed the title and guest artist of the song through her Twitter account. In a interview with Beats 1, she explained the song is simply about: loving someone and being with them.[3]
This track was first hinted at with lyrics in a picture that Grande posted on Instagram on April 24, 2017.[1]
In a scene from the "No Tears Left To Cry" music video and the Behind The Scenes music video released on April 19-27, 2018, what appears to be a partial track-list for Grande's album, Sweetener, was displayed. Grande confirmed "Blazed" and the collaboration with Pharrell on May 30, 2018.[1]
On July 15, 2018, Grande started posting some of the track-list on Instagram confirming that "Blazed" was the second track on the album.[4]
On August 28, 2023, a writers reference demo of Pharrell Williams demo leaked, dated back in 2014.
Audios
- Solo Writers Reference (Pharrell Williams) - ( listen)
Critical reception
Dennis Hinzmann, from Out, described the track as a "reminiscent of an early 2000s Whitney Houston, with Grande keeping the vocals light and airy."[5] The Guardian's Alim Kheraj praised Pharrell's production saying it's "luscious and renewed".[6]
Live performances
Grande debuted Blazed at the Sweetener Sessions. However, it has not been performed since, due to unknown reasons.
Videos
Trivia
- This is one of five songs featuring backing vocals by Pharrell Williams, the others being "R.E.M.", "Sweetener", "Successful", and "Get Well Soon", but it's the only one where he's credited.
- In her interview with Beats 1, she stated the song is simply about loving someone and being with them.[7]
- In the song, Ariana lightly sings over a luscious instrumental produced by Pharrell Williams.
- It is one of the only songs from Sweetener not performed at any point in the Sweetener World Tour, along with "Borderline", "Better Off" and "Pete Davidson".
- In a Q+A video for r.e.m beauty, Ariana Grande said the song is one of her favorites off "Sweetener".
Lyrics
[Intro: Pharrell Williams & Ariana Grande]
There is somethin' between us, I can see it right now
Your magnetic demeanor, that's something can't be found
I thought that I was dreamin' 'til my love came around
Now I just come on over, show you how we get down
(Shawty, you can get blazed, blazed, blazed, blazed)
[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]
I can't believe that you are here
I can't believe it's happening
What are the odds that you'd appear?
The universe so vast to me
Seven billion is on the Earth
Could've been anywhere, but you're here with me
Should I play Lotto? What's it worth?
I must be on, so clear to me
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you
Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you go
Never let you, never let you go
Never let you, never let you go
Never let you, never let you go
Never let you
[Hook: Pharrell Williams & Ariana Grande]
There is somethin' between us, I can see it right now
Your magnetic demeanor, that's something can't be found
I thought that I was dreamin' 'til my love came around
Now I just come on over (Now I just come on over), show you how we get down (Down)
(Shawty, you can get blazed, blazed, blazed, blazed)
(Hey)
[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
Look at you, love, you are the same
You have a light you cannot hide
Yes, you may have a different face
But your soul is the same inside
I don't care who is listening
Cause they be making fun of this on TV
They wouldn't laugh if they were inside my past life with you and they were me
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Once I have you, I will never let you, never let you (Never let you, never let you)
Once I have you (Once I have you), I will never let you, never let you go (I will never let you, never let you go)
Never let you, never let you go (Never let you, never let you go)
Never let you, never let you go (Never let you, never let you go, oh)
Never let you, never let you go (Never let you, never let you go, yeah)
Never let you
[Bridge: Pharrell Williams & Ariana Grande]
Don't think that it cannot happen, cause it can, ha
(Shawty, you can get blazed)
Sleep if you want, and wake up in love again
(Shawty, you can get blazed, blazed, blazed, blazed)
[Outro: Ariana Grande & Pharrell Williams]
Once I have you, I will never let you (I will never let you), never let you
Once I (Once I) have you (Have you), I will (I will) never let you, never let you go (Never let you go, o-oh)
(Shawty, you can get blazed, blazed, blazed, blazed)
Never let you, never let you go (Never let you go, baby)
Never let you, never let you go (Never let you go, oh, yeah)
Never let you, never let you go (Never let you go, hey)
Never let you
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Twitter - Ariana revealing the song title
- ↑ Instagram - i will ..... never let you .... go
- ↑ Interview with Ariana Grande with Beats 1
- ↑ Ariana posting part of the tracklist which includes "Blazed" as the second track
- ↑ Track-by-Track Review: Ariana Grande’s Sweetener Does Not Disappoint
- ↑ Ariana Grande: Sweetener review – luscious and renewed
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cskIFWszc3c&ab_channel=ETCanada