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{{AlbumSong
  
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|name = R.E.M
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|image = {{Sweetener Album Cover}}
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|image = {{Sweetener Album Cover}}
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|main artist 1 = Ariana Grande
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|artist = Ariana Grande
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|released = {{Date|month= 8|day=17|year=2018}}
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|released = {{Date|month= 8|day=17|year=2018}}
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|studio = Midnight Blue Studios<br />{{Small|(Miami, Florida)}}<br />Conway Recording Studios<br />{{Small|(Hollywood, California)}}
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|studio = Midnight Blue Studios<br />{{Small|(Miami, Florida)}}<br />Conway Recording Studios<br />{{Small|(Hollywood, California)}}
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|genre = R&B, doo-wop
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|genre = R&B
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|length = 4:05
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|length = 4:05
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|label = [[Republic Records]]
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|label = [[Republic Records]]
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|writer = [[Pharrell Williams]]
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|writer = [[Pharrell Williams]]
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|producer = Pharrell Williams
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|producer = Pharrell Williams
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|album 1 = Sweetener
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|album = Sweetener
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|album 1 link = Sweetener (album)
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|album link = Sweetener (album)
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|credits = R.E.M
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|credits = R.E.M
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|creditslink = Credits and personnel#R.E.M
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|creditslink = Credits and personnel#R.E.M
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|prevtrack = The Light Is Coming
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|previous track = The Light Is Coming
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|nexttrack = God Is A Woman
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|next track = God Is A Woman
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|video = Ariana Grande - R.E.M. (Audio)
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}}[[File:Ariana Grande - r.e.m (swt live)|thumb|270px]]
 
"'''R.E.M'''" is the fourth track from [[Ariana Grande]]'s fourth studio album, ''[[Sweetener (album)|Sweetener]]''. It was released through [[Republic Records]] on August 17, 2018.
  
"'''R.E.M'''" is the fourth track from [[Ariana Grande]]'s fourth studio album, ''[[Sweetener (album)|Sweetener]]''. It was released through [[Republic Records]] on August 17, 2018.
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A live version of the song is featured on ''[[K Bye For Now (SWT Live)]]'', which was released on December 23, 2019.
   
 
== Background ==
  
== Background ==
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"R.E.M" is based on a Beyoncé's demo titled "Wake Up", a leftover from her 2013 self-titled album, ''Beyoncé'', which was also written and produced by [[Pharrell Williams|Pharrell]].<ref>[https://www.thefader.com/2018/07/30/ariana-grande-rem-flips-beyonce-wake-up Ariana Grande’s “REM” is a flip of a leaked Beyoncé song]</ref> The song never made it to the album and was scrapped. Seven years later, Pharrell began with working with Ariana Grande on her fourth album. He gave the song to her, which she rerecorded and titled "R.E.M." She says that "it's an entirely new song now."<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1023998130939813888 ''Twitter'' - Ariana Grande confirming the demo]</ref>
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"R.E.M" is based from a [[Beyoncé]] demo titled "Wake Up", a leftover from her 2013 self-titled album, ''Beyoncé'', which was also written and produced by [[Pharrell Williams|Pharrell]].<ref>[https://www.thefader.com/2018/07/30/ariana-grande-rem-flips-beyonce-wake-up Ariana Grande’s “REM” is a flip of a leaked Beyoncé song]</ref> The song never made it to the album and was scrapped. Seven years later, Pharrell began with working with Ariana Grande on her fourth album. He gave the song to her, which she rerecorded and titled "R.E.M." She says that "it's an entirely new song now."<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1023998130939813888 ''Twitter'' - Ariana Grande confirming the demo]</ref>
   
 
Grande's version was first teased in a scene in the "[[No Tears Left To Cry]]" music video which displayed what appears to be the entire track list for Grande's album, ''[[Sweetener (album)|Sweetener]]''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/FOTPAriana/status/987195206066819072 ''Twitter'' - FOTPAriana]</ref> She confirmed the song on April 28, 2018, and tweeted some lyrics from the track.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/990306560252395520 ''Twitter'' - Ariana Grande - ˙ɯ˙ǝ˙ɹ]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/990308291241627648 ''Twitter'' - Ariana Grande - Lyrics from "R.E.M." (1)]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/990309197836206080 ''Twitter'' - Ariana Grande - Lyrics from "R.E.M." (2)]</ref> On that same day, Grande posted a photo to her Instagram story which included the definition of "R.E.M sleep", which is believed to be the concept behind the song.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Ari_GrandeSP/status/990313947294322688 ''Twitter'' - Ariana via Instagram Story]</ref>
  
Grande's version was first teased in a scene in the "[[No Tears Left To Cry]]" music video which displayed what appears to be the entire track list for Grande's album, ''[[Sweetener (album)|Sweetener]]''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/FOTPAriana/status/987195206066819072 ''Twitter'' - FOTPAriana]</ref> She confirmed the song on April 28, 2018, and tweeted some lyrics from the track.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/990306560252395520 ''Twitter'' - Ariana Grande - ˙ɯ˙ǝ˙ɹ]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/990308291241627648 ''Twitter'' - Ariana Grande - Lyrics from "R.E.M." (1)]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/990309197836206080 ''Twitter'' - Ariana Grande - Lyrics from "R.E.M." (2)]</ref> On that same day, Grande posted a photo to her Instagram story which included the definition of "R.E.M sleep", which is believed to be the concept behind the song.<ref>[https://twitter.com/Ari_GrandeSP/status/990313947294322688 ''Twitter'' - Ariana via Instagram Story]</ref>
   
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On June 14, 2018, Grande posted a screenshot listening to "R.E.M." to her Instagram story.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaTodayNet/status/1007359865877082113 ''Twitter'' - Ariana listening to 'R.E.M.']</ref> On June 18, 2018, Grande said that the story behind the song is "dreaming someone into your life".<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1008519449710944257 ''Twitter'' - Ariana about the story behind "R.E.M."]</ref> Grande teased lyrics of the song in an interview with [[Elle|''Elle'' magazine]] in 2018.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaTodayNet2/status/1017416412208467968 ''Twitter'' - @ArianaTodayNet - Ariana teasing "R.E.M" in her interview with ''Elle'' magazine]</ref> She also teased a snippet a week before the album's release on her Instagram and Twitter.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1027778032709201920 ''Twitter'' - Snippet of "R.E.M"]</ref> She posted a video snippet of her singing during rehearsals to the song onto her social media accounts.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1029900702192226304 ''Twitter'' - Ariana singing "R.E.M" during rehearsals]</ref>Grande uploaded a snippet of a visual for the song on August 25, 2018.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm6z-caHRVJ/ ''Instagram'' - @arianagrande - ☁️]</ref>
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On June 14, 2018, Grande posted a screenshot listening to "R.E.M." to her Instagram story.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaTodayNet/status/1007359865877082113 ''Twitter'' - Ariana listening to 'R.E.M.']</ref> On June 18, 2018, Grande said that the story behind the song is "dreaming someone into your life".<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1008519449710944257 ''Twitter'' - Ariana about the story behind "R.E.M."]</ref> Grande teased lyrics of the song in an interview with [[Elle|''Elle'' magazine]] in 2018.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaTodayNet2/status/1017416412208467968 ''Twitter'' - @ArianaTodayNet - Ariana teasing "R.E.M" in her interview with ''Elle'' magazine]</ref> She also teased a snippet a week before the album's release on her Instagram and Twitter.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1027778032709201920 ''Twitter'' - Snippet of "R.E.M"]</ref> She posted a video snippet of her singing during rehearsals to the song onto her social media accounts.<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1029900702192226304 ''Twitter'' - Ariana singing "R.E.M" during rehearsals]</ref> Grande uploaded a snippet of a visual for the song on August 25, 2018.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm6z-caHRVJ/ ''Instagram'' - @arianagrande - ☁️]</ref>
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The song's title refers to rapid eye movement sleep, and is about "a relationship that blurs between the dreamworld and reality". Grande has said "R.E.M" is about "dreaming someone into your life", and is one of her favorite tracks on Sweetener. Grande's vocals span 3 octaves, from Eb3 to Eb6.
   
 
== Live performances ==
  
== Live performances ==
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Grande performed a snippet of the song on ''[[Jimmy Fallon|The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon]],'' on August 16, 2018. However, the song was officially debuted live on August 20, 2018 at [[The Sweetener Sessions]]. She also performed the song live on ''BBC Radio 1'' in September 2018.<ref>[http://www.pmstudio.com/music/music.html?page=20180906-7827 Ariana Grande Performs “R.E.M.” and “Them Changes” on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge]</ref>
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Grande performed a snippet of the song on ''[[Jimmy Fallon|The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon]],'' on August 16, 2018. However, the song was officially debuted live on August 20, 2018 at [[The Sweetener Sessions]]. She also performed the song live on ''BBC Radio 1'' in September 2018,<ref>[http://www.pmstudio.com/music/music.html?page=20180906-7827 Ariana Grande Performs “R.E.M.” and “Them Changes” on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge]</ref> and on the one-hour special, ''[[Ariana Grande at the BBC]]'', which was recorded on September 7, 2018 and aired on November 1.<ref>[https://www.bustle.com/p/when-was-ariana-grande-at-the-bbc-filmed-the-show-was-taped-in-advance-13067206 When Was 'Ariana Grande At The BBC' Filmed? The Show Was Taped In Advance]</ref><ref>[https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/artists/ariana-grande-bbc-offers-fans-snapshot-happier-time-review/ Ariana Grande at the BBC offers fans a snapshot of a happier time – review]</ref><ref>[https://consequenceofsound.net/2018/11/video-ariana-grande-at-the-bbc-special/ Ariana Grande performs Sweetener songs for BBC TV special: Watch]</ref> It is also a regular part of the setlist of Grande's [[Sweetener World Tour]], which began on March 18, 2019.
   
 
== Videos ==
  
== Videos ==
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R.E.M new snippet – Ariana Grande – Sweetener
  
R.E.M new snippet – Ariana Grande – Sweetener
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Ariana Grande Premieres a New Song from Sweetener in a Game of Song Association ELLE
 
Beyonce - Wake Up ( R.E.M.)
  
Beyonce - Wake Up ( R.E.M.)
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R.E.M
 
Ariana Grande - R.E.M (Vertical Video) PART 1
  
Ariana Grande - R.E.M (Vertical Video) PART 1
 
Ariana Grande - R.E.M (Vertical Video) PART 2
  
Ariana Grande - R.E.M (Vertical Video) PART 2
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* This is one of three songs from ''[[Sweetener (album)|Sweetener]]'' in which Grande doesn't mention its title in the lyrics. 
  
* This is one of three songs from ''[[Sweetener (album)|Sweetener]]'' in which Grande doesn't mention its title in the lyrics. 
 
** The other two are "[[Pete Davidson (song)|Pete Davidson]]" and "[[Get Well Soon]]".
  
** The other two are "[[Pete Davidson (song)|Pete Davidson]]" and "[[Get Well Soon]]".
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* This is one of two songs from ''Sweetener'' featuring backing vocals by [[Pharrell Williams]], the other one being [[Sweetener (song)|the album's title track]].
  
 
* "R.E.M" is one of Grande's favorite songs from ''Sweetener''.
  
* "R.E.M" is one of Grande's favorite songs from ''Sweetener''.
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* <span>This is one of five songs featuring backing vocals by Pharrell Williams, the others being "[[Blazed]]", "[[Sweetener (song)|Sweetener]]", "[[Successful]]", and "[[Get Well Soon]]".</span>
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* Grande got a [[Tattoos#R.E.M|tattoo]] of a heart with the text "REM" below, ubicated behind her right ear.
   
 
== Lyrics ==
  
== Lyrics ==
 
{{Lyrics|lyrics = <poem>
  
{{Lyrics|lyrics = <poem>
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'''[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]'''
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'''[Intro: Ariana Grande & ''Beyoncé'']'''
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Mmm-hmm
 
Last night, boy, I met you, yeah
  
Last night, boy, I met you, yeah
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When I was sleep (sleep)
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When I was 'sleep (''Sleep'')
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You're such a dream to me, mmm, woah
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You're such a dream to me (You're such a dream to me), mmm, woah, woah
 
And it was on a day like this, yeah
  
And it was on a day like this, yeah
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If you can believe, if you can believe (if you can believe)
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If you can believe
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If you can believe (If you can believe), mmmm
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You're such a dream to me
  
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You're such a dream to me (You're such a dream to me)
   
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'''[Chorus: Ariana Grande]'''
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'''[Chorus 1: Ariana Grande & ''Beyoncé'']'''
 
Before you speak, don't move
  
Before you speak, don't move
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'Cause I don't wanna wake up
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Cause I don't wanna
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Wake up, wake up, wake up
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''Wake up''
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''Wake up''
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Don't wanna wake up, oh
  
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Wake up, wake up, wake up
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''Wake up''
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''Wake up'' ('''''Don't wanna wake up, oh''''')
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''Wake up''
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''Wake up''
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''Wake up''
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''Wake up''
 
Boy, you're such a dream
  
Boy, you're such a dream
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If you can believe, babe
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If you can believe, ayy
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Boy, you're such a dream to me
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Boy, you're such a dream to me ('''''To me''''')
   
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'''[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]'''
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'''[Verse 1: Ariana Grande & ''Pharrell Williams'']'''
 
"Excuse me, um, I love you"
  
"Excuse me, um, I love you"
 
I know that's not the way to start a conversation, trouble
  
I know that's not the way to start a conversation, trouble
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I watch them other girls when they come and bug you
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I watch 'em other girls (Girls) when they come and bug you
 
But I felt like I knew you, so I just wanted to hug you
  
But I felt like I knew you, so I just wanted to hug you
 
Plus you don't know your way around
  
Plus you don't know your way around
 
You can stop your playing now
  
You can stop your playing now
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All your worries, lay 'em down, shh, don't say it loud
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All your worries, lay 'em down, (''Shh''), ('''''Don't say it loud''''')
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Is this real, baby?
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('''''Is this real, baby?''''') (Is this real?)
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(Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum)
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(Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum)
 
You're like:
  
You're like:
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"I love you—who starts a conversation like that?"
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"I love you, who starts a conversation like that?"
 
Nobody but I do
  
Nobody but I do
 
But you are not a picture, I can't cut you up and hide you
  
But you are not a picture, I can't cut you up and hide you
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I'll get you out my mind, mhm, I tried to
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I'll get you out my mind ('''''Get you out my mind, ah'''''), or try to
 
But I just want to stand and yell
  
But I just want to stand and yell
 
I will never dare to tell
  
I will never dare to tell
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Think I heard some wedding bells, shh, keep it to yourself
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Think I heard some wedding bells ('''''Think I heard some wedding bells'''''), hey, (''Shh''), ('''''Keep it to yourself''''')
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Is this real? (Is this real?)
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('''''Is this real?''''') (Is this real?, Is this real?)
   
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'''[Chorus: Ariana Grande]'''
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'''[Chorus 2: Ariana Grande & ''Beyoncé'']'''
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Before you speak, don't move
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Before you speak, don't move ('''''Don't move''''')
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'Cause I don't wanna wake up
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Cause I don't wanna ('''''Cause I don't wanna wake up''''')
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Wake up, wake up, wake up
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''Wake up'' (Wake up)
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''Wake up''
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Don't wanna wake up, oh no
  
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Wake up, wake up, wake up
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''Wake up'' (Wake up) ('''''Oh, bae''''')
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''Wake up'' ('''''Don't wanna wake up, oh, no''''')
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'Cause you're such a dream
  
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''Wake up'' (Wake up)
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If you can believe
  
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''Wake up''
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You're such a dream to me, mmm, boy
  
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''Wake up'' (Wake up)
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''Wake up''
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Cause you're such a dream
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If you can believe ('''''You can believe''''')
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You're such a dream to me ('''''You're such a dream to me'''''), mmm, boy
   
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'''[Verse 3: Ariana Grande & ''Pharrell'']'''
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'''[Verse 2: Ariana Grande & ''Pharrell Williams'']'''
 
I could buy you anything, but I cannot buy you
  
I could buy you anything, but I cannot buy you
 
Before your boy gets smart, I would never try to
  
Before your boy gets smart, I would never try to
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You know I'm thinking to myself, "What happened? Why you?"
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You know I'm thinking to myself, "What happened?, Why you?"
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But when I see you in my dreams, psh, I know
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But when I see you in my dreams (''Shh''), I know
 
You know how to treat it, you know how to eat it
  
You know how to treat it, you know how to eat it
 
You know how to beat it (''I know how to keep it'')
  
You know how to beat it (''I know how to keep it'')
 
The Good Housekeeping Seal
  
The Good Housekeeping Seal
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(Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum)
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(Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum)
 
I don't just wanna touch you
  
I don't just wanna touch you
 
I'm tryna turn two single people into a couple
  
I'm tryna turn two single people into a couple
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We can leave right now, boy, you don't need a duffel
  
We can leave right now, boy, you don't need a duffel
 
What about La Perla? Let Vickie keep her secret
  
What about La Perla? Let Vickie keep her secret
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Boy, it ain't no secret if I know you're gonna peep it, oh
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Boy, it ain't no secret if I know you're gonna peep it, ('''''Oh-hey''''')
   
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'''[Chorus: Ariana Grande]'''
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'''[Chorus 2: Ariana Grande & ''Beyoncé'']'''
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Before you speak, don't move
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Before you speak, don't move ('''''Don't move''''')
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'Cause I don't wanna wake up
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Cause I don't wanna ('''''Cause I don't wanna wake up''''')
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Wake up, wake up, wa-wake up
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''Wake up'' (Wake up)
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''Wake up''
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Wake up, wake up, wake up, wa-wake up
  
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(No I don't want, no)
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''Wake up'' (Wake up)
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''Wake up''
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'Cause you're such a dream (does this end?)
  
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''Wake up'' (Wake up)
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If you can believe, you're such a dream to me
  
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''Wake up''
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To me, mmm, boy, to me
  
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''Wake up'' (Wake up)
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''Wake up'' ('''''No, I don't want, no''''')
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Cause you're such a dream ('''''Does this end?''''')
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If you can believe (If you can believe) ('''''Can believe''''')
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You're such a dream to me (You're such a dream to me) ('''''You're such a dream to me'''''), mmm, boy, ('''''To me''''') ('''''Me''''')
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'''[Outro: Ariana Grande]'''
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Mmm, yeah
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Mmm, yeah
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Mmm
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Mmm
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Mmm
 
</poem>}}
  
</poem>}}
   

Revision as of 21:33, 14 February 2020

Ariana_Grande_-_r.e.m_(swt_live)

Ariana Grande - r.e.m (swt live)

"R.E.M" is the fourth track from Ariana Grande's fourth studio album, Sweetener. It was released through Republic Records on August 17, 2018.

A live version of the song is featured on K Bye For Now (SWT Live), which was released on December 23, 2019.

Background

"R.E.M" is based from a Beyoncé demo titled "Wake Up", a leftover from her 2013 self-titled album, Beyoncé, which was also written and produced by Pharrell.[1] The song never made it to the album and was scrapped. Seven years later, Pharrell began with working with Ariana Grande on her fourth album. He gave the song to her, which she rerecorded and titled "R.E.M." She says that "it's an entirely new song now."[2]

Grande's version was first teased in a scene in the "No Tears Left To Cry" music video which displayed what appears to be the entire track list for Grande's album, Sweetener.[3] She confirmed the song on April 28, 2018, and tweeted some lyrics from the track.[4][5][6] On that same day, Grande posted a photo to her Instagram story which included the definition of "R.E.M sleep", which is believed to be the concept behind the song.[7]

On June 14, 2018, Grande posted a screenshot listening to "R.E.M." to her Instagram story.[8] On June 18, 2018, Grande said that the story behind the song is "dreaming someone into your life".[9] Grande teased lyrics of the song in an interview with Elle magazine in 2018.[10] She also teased a snippet a week before the album's release on her Instagram and Twitter.[11] She posted a video snippet of her singing during rehearsals to the song onto her social media accounts.[12] Grande uploaded a snippet of a visual for the song on August 25, 2018.[13]

The song's title refers to rapid eye movement sleep, and is about "a relationship that blurs between the dreamworld and reality". Grande has said "R.E.M" is about "dreaming someone into your life", and is one of her favorite tracks on Sweetener. Grande's vocals span 3 octaves, from Eb3 to Eb6.

Live performances

Grande performed a snippet of the song on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, on August 16, 2018. However, the song was officially debuted live on August 20, 2018 at The Sweetener Sessions. She also performed the song live on BBC Radio 1 in September 2018,[14] and on the one-hour special, Ariana Grande at the BBC, which was recorded on September 7, 2018 and aired on November 1.[15][16][17] It is also a regular part of the setlist of Grande's Sweetener World Tour, which began on March 18, 2019.

Videos

Trivia

  • The acronym "R.E.M." stands for rapid eye movement.
  • This is the only track which is in all capitals because it is an acronym.
  • This is one of three songs from Sweetener in which Grande doesn't mention its title in the lyrics. 
  • "R.E.M" is one of Grande's favorite songs from Sweetener.
  • This is one of five songs featuring backing vocals by Pharrell Williams, the others being "Blazed", "Sweetener", "Successful", and "Get Well Soon".
  • Grande got a tattoo of a heart with the text "REM" below, ubicated behind her right ear.

Lyrics

[Intro: Ariana Grande & Beyoncé]
Mmm-hmm
Last night, boy, I met you, yeah
When I was 'sleep (Sleep)
You're such a dream to me (You're such a dream to me), mmm, woah, woah
And it was on a day like this, yeah
If you can believe
If you can believe (If you can believe), mmmm
You're such a dream to me (You're such a dream to me)

[Chorus 1: Ariana Grande & Beyoncé]
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)
Wake up
Wake up
Wake up
Wake up
Boy, you're such a dream
If you can believe, ayy
Boy, you're such a dream to me (To me)

[Verse 1: Ariana Grande & Pharrell Williams]
"Excuse me, um, I love you"
I know that's not the way to start a conversation, trouble
I watch 'em other girls (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?) (Is this real?)
(Bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum, bum)
You're 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 (Get you out my mind, ah), or try to
But I just want to stand and yell
I will never dare to tell
Think I heard some wedding bells (Think I heard some wedding bells), hey, (Shh), (Keep it to yourself)
(Is this real?) (Is this real?, Is this real?)

[Chorus 2: Ariana Grande & Beyoncé]
Before you speak, don't move (Don't move)
Cause I don't wanna (Cause I don't wanna wake up)
Wake up (Wake up)
Wake up
Wake up (Wake up) (Oh, bae)
Wake up (Don't wanna wake up, oh, no)
Wake up (Wake up)
Wake up
Wake up (Wake up)
Wake up
Cause you're such a dream
If you can believe (You can believe)
You're such a dream to me (You're such a dream to me), mmm, boy

[Verse 2: Ariana Grande & Pharrell Williams]
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 (Shh), I know
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, 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 duffel
What about La Perla? Let Vickie keep her secret
Boy, it ain't no secret if I know you're gonna peep it, (Oh-hey)

[Chorus 2: Ariana Grande & Beyoncé]
Before you speak, don't move (Don't move)
Cause I don't wanna (Cause I don't wanna wake up)
Wake up (Wake up)
Wake up
Wake up (Wake up)
Wake up
Wake up (Wake up)
Wake up
Wake up (Wake up)
Wake up (No, I don't want, no)
Cause you're such a dream (Does this end?)
If you can believe (If you can believe) (Can believe)
You're such a dream to me (You're such a dream to me) (You're such a dream to me), mmm, boy, (To me) (Me)

[Outro: Ariana Grande]
Mmm, yeah
Mmm, yeah
Mmm
Mmm
Mmm

References

  1. ↑ Ariana Grande’s “REM” is a flip of a leaked Beyoncé song
  2. ↑ Twitter - Ariana Grande confirming the demo
  3. ↑ Twitter - FOTPAriana
  4. ↑ Twitter - Ariana Grande - ˙ɯ˙ǝ˙ɹ
  5. ↑ Twitter - Ariana Grande - Lyrics from "R.E.M." (1)
  6. ↑ Twitter - Ariana Grande - Lyrics from "R.E.M." (2)
  7. ↑ Twitter - Ariana via Instagram Story
  8. ↑ Twitter - Ariana listening to 'R.E.M.'
  9. ↑ Twitter - Ariana about the story behind "R.E.M."
  10. ↑ Twitter - @ArianaTodayNet - Ariana teasing "R.E.M" in her interview with Elle magazine
  11. ↑ Twitter - Snippet of "R.E.M"
  12. ↑ Twitter - Ariana singing "R.E.M" during rehearsals
  13. ↑ Instagram - @arianagrande - ☁️
  14. ↑ Ariana Grande Performs “R.E.M.” and “Them Changes” on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge
  15. ↑ When Was 'Ariana Grande At The BBC' Filmed? The Show Was Taped In Advance
  16. ↑ Ariana Grande at the BBC offers fans a snapshot of a happier time – review
  17. ↑ Ariana Grande performs Sweetener songs for BBC TV special: Watch
Sweetener
August 17, 2018 • 47:25 • Republic Records
Songs
Released Better Off • Blazed • Borderline • Breathin • Everytime • Get Well Soon • God Is A Woman • Goodnight N Go • No Tears Left To Cry • Pete Davidson • Raindrops (An Angel Cried) • R.E.M. • Successful • Sweetener • The Light Is Coming
Unreleased 100 • Bad To You • Clarity • Clouds • Cocoon • Daydream On Occasion • End Up With You • Ever Been • Got Her Own • Hate That You Made Me Love You • I Don't Wanna Lie • I Love Me • Keep It Cute • Man Of Steel • More • My Way • New York Live • Nobody • Ok Now • On Top Of Everything • Pretty Girls Like Trap Music • Rush Delivery • Sex • Shnack • Sober • South Africa • Strong Enough • Treadmill • Wifee • You
Artists
Ariana Grande • Ali Tamposi • Bia • Beyoncé • Chaka Khan • Dua Lipa • Camila Cabello • Charlie Puth • Imogen Heap • Jennifer Hudson • Kelly Rowland • Lucky Daye • Missy Elliott • N.E.R.D. • Nicki Minaj • Normani • Pharrell Williams • Quavo • Rita Ora • Skepta • Starrah • SZA • T-Pain • Victoria Monét
Tour
Sweetener World Tour • The Sweetener Sessions
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