Ivory Tower
Anna Abreu
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I'll be here for you baby, Quero ver ya I never knew it could feel so funny Like a gambling game when you got no money The stakes are high and I might just lose you I don't know why but I think that you do I don't know, I don't know, I don't know was it mine or your mistake Let me see, let me see, let me see did I make you walk away Uptown, downtown, all around they're telling all kind of lies But I'm now and I'm here and I want you to open up your eyes I'll be here for you baby Oh, can't you see I miss you so bad, I go crazy You could have it all, the beauty, the power If you just come and step down from your ivory tower Eu pensei que foste tu que deíxas-te Mas fui eu, e tu sempre me amas-te I guess I took you too much for granted And made you feel so alone and stranded I don't know, I don't know, I don't know was it mine or your mistake Let me see, let me see, let me see did I make you walk away Uptown, downtown, all around they're telling all kind of lies But I'm now and I'm here and I want you to open up your eyes I'll be here for you baby Oh, can't you see I miss you so bad, I go crazy You could have it all, the beauty, the power If you just come and step down from your ivory tower I could use my magic potion But it might not make you stay I could talk so much to turn your head But you'd just walk away So instead I'm at your front door Making a fool out of myself When you open up and look me in the eye Nao te podes defender I'll be here for you baby Oh, can't you see I miss you so bad, I go crazy You could have it all, the beauty, the power If you just come and step down from your ivory tower
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Written by: RAULI ILARI ESKOLIN
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15 facts about this song
Song Information"Ivory Tower" is a song by the Finnish-Portuguese pop singer Anna Abreu.
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AlbumThe song is from Anna Abreu's second studio album, "Now", released in 2008.
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Single Release"Ivory Tower" was released as a single in 2008.
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number four on the Finnish Singles Chart.
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Song DurationThe running time of "Ivory Tower" is 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
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SongwritersThe song has been written by Jonas Karlsson, Maki Kolehmainen, Patric Sarin, and Tracy Lipp.
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Genre"Ivory Tower" falls under the pop music genre.
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Singer's BackgroundAnna Abreu, the singer of "Ivory Tower", is of Portuguese and Finnish descent, and she gained fame after participating in the Finnish version of the American Idol TV show.
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Impact"Ivory Tower" became a fan favorite and is still one of the most recognizable songs of Anna Abreu.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Ivory Tower" carry a strong theme of emotional independence and self-empowerment.
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Official VideoThe official music video for "Ivory Tower" was directed by Jaakko Manninen.
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Recording LabelThe song was released under the RCA/Sony BMG record label.
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Secondary ChartThe song also charted in the Rumba Chart in Finland, a specific chart for tracks receiving heavy radioplay.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from critics who praised its catchy chorus and empowering message.
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InspirationThe song's title, "Ivory Tower", is a symbol often used to denote a world or atmosphere where intellectuals engage in pursuits disconnected from the practical concerns of everyday life. However, in the context of the song, it's used to convey a state of heart that the singer refuses to let anyone invade.
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