Pipe Dreams (Nelly Furtado song) explained

"Pipe Dreams" is a song recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter Nelly Furtado. It was released on December 20, 2016 as the lead single for her sixth studio album, The Ride (2017).^[1] The single was produced by John Congleton.^[2]

Composition

"Pipe Dreams" is described as a mid-tempo, gospel-tinged R&B song.^{[3] [4]} It closes with an organ solo. According to Furtado, the single talks about the false hope of dreaming.^[5] The single has a theme of a fantasy world.^[6] Furtado said about the lyrical content:

Music video

The music video for "Pipe Dreams" was released on December 20, 2016.^[7] It is filmed through a VHS lens.^[8]

Notes and References

1. News: Do Not Attempt To Sell Nelly Furtado Any 'Pipe Dreams'. 2016-12-21. Vibe. 2017-06-20.
2. Web site: Listen To "Pipe Dreams" From Nelly Furtado's Forthcoming Album. The Fader. 2017-06-20.
3. Web site: Nelly Furtado: The Ride Album Review Pitchfork. Pitchfork. 30 March 2019.
4. News: Nelly Furtado Shares 'Pipe Dreams,' From a New Album Coming in March. 2016-11-15. Spin. 2017-06-20.
5. Hear Nelly Furtado's Tender New Song 'Pipe Dreams'. Rolling Stone. 2017-06-20.
6. Web site: New Music: Nelly Furtado – 'Pipe Dreams'. Rap-Up. 2017-06-20.
7. Web site: Nelly Furtado Shares New Video for 'Pipe Dreams': Watch Pitchfork. pitchfork.com. 20 December 2016 . 2017-06-20.
8. News: Watch Nelly Furtado's Pensive 'Pipe Dreams' Video. Fuse. 2017-06-20.