Pipe Dreams

Nelly Furtado

About Pipe Dreams

"Pipe Dreams" is a song recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter Nelly Furtado. It was released on December 20, 2016 as the lead single from her sixth studio album, The Ride (2017). The single was produced by John Congleton. Following its release, "Pipe Dreams" received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who complimented the track's alternative sound. Commercially, the single failed to impact the Billboard Hot 100 selling 10,281 copies in its first week.


Year:
2017
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Don't sell me no pipe dreams
I wanna live with you through everything
Don't sell me no pipe dreams
I wanna live in a kaleidoscope
Don't sell me no pipe dreams
Wanna be the one to spin the wheel

I know that we can only give
When we have hope
I don't wanna live
Without any goals
Can't protect me from nothing
Can't save me from the truth
You can't even save me from you

So don't sell me no pipe dreams
I wanna feel the good and bad in everything
Even when it hurts, even when it hurts

I know that we can only give
When we got a little hope
But I don't like the burden
Of living with these ghosts
Yes, I will hold my head high
When I walk in your parade
But I will always check my gait
I will always watch my gait

Pipe dreams, pipe dreams
Pipe dreams, pipe dreams
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on, walk on, walk on
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on, walk on, walk on
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on, walk on, walk on
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on
If I can't really know you, I'd rather walk on, walk on, walk on

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Nelly Furtado

Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned two successful singles, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". "I'm Like A Bird" won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2003, Furtado released Folklore, which produced three international singles— "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try" and "Força". Three years later she released Loose, a worldwide commercial success. The album spawned four number-one hits: "Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)". After a three-year break, she released her first full-length Spanish a… more »

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Written by: John Congleton, Nelly Furtado

Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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13 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Pipe Dreams" is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado and was released in 2016.
Album Appearance
This song is from her sixth studio album, "The Ride".
Musical Style
The song has a soulful tone and is reminiscent of old-school RnB music.
Lyrics
"Pipe Dreams" speaks to the human condition of seeking unattainable goals, thus the title.
Music Video
The music video for "Pipe Dreams" was shot in Dallas and directed by Tabitha Denholm.
Song Duration
The song spans for about 4 minutes and 23 seconds.
Reception
It was generally well-received by music critics who praised its unique style and sound.
Song Co-writing
Among interesting facts is that the song was co-written with John Congleton who has also co-written songs for artists like St. Vincent and Warpaint.
Promotion
Furtado premiered the song and its music video through The Fader.
Album's Positioning
It was one of the promotional singles released to boost the hype of the album "The Ride".
Collaboration
"Pipe Dreams" is a collaboration between Nelly Furtado and producer John Congleton.
Production
"Pipe Dreams" was recorded in Dallas, Texas and was self-financed by Furtado.
Unique Elements
The track stands out due to its reverb-heavy production, presenting a departure from Nelly Furtado's traditional pop sound.

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