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

Background

The track 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.[1]

She confirmed the song on April 28, 2018, and tweeted some lyrics from the track.[2][3][4] 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.[5]

On June 14, 2018, Grande posted a screenshot listening to "R.E.M." to her Instagram story.[6] On June 18, 2018, Grande said that the story behind the song is "dreaming someone into your life".[7]

Grande teased lyrics of the song in an interview with Elle magazine in 2018.[8]

Trivia

  • The acronym "R.E.M." stands for rapid eye movement.

Lyrics

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
Boy you’re such a dream to me
Yeah, sleep
If you can believe, mmm
You’re such a dream to me

[...]

Boy, you're such a dream to me
Before you speak, don't walk
‘Cause I don't wanna wake up
Wake up, yeah, wake up, wake
Don't wanna wake up, oh

References

Sweetener
August 17, 2018 • 47:25 • Republic Records
Songs
Released Better OffBlazedBorderlineBreathinEverytimeGet Well SoonGod Is A WomanGoodnight N GoNo Tears Left To CryPete DavidsonRaindrops (An Angel Cried)R.E.M.SuccessfulSweetenerThe Light Is Coming
Unreleased 1st Unknown Sweetener Outtake100Bad To YouClarityCloudsCocoonDaydream On OccasionEnd Up With YouEver BeenGot Her OwnHate That You Made Me Love YouI Don't Wanna LieI Love MeKeep It CuteMan Of SteelMoreMy WayNobodyOk NowOne In A MillionOn Top Of EverythingPretty Girls Like Trap MusicRush DeliverySexShnackSoberSouth AfricaStrong EnoughTreadmillWifeeYou
Artists
Ariana GrandeAli TamposiBiaBeyoncéChaka KhanDua LipaCamila CabelloCharlie PuthImogen HeapJennifer HudsonKelly RowlandLucky DayeMissy ElliottN.E.R.D.Nicki MinajNormaniPharrell WilliamsQuavoRita OraSkeptaStarrahSZAT-PainVictoria Monét
Tour
Sweetener World TourThe Sweetener Sessions
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