Pipe Dreams (Nelly Furtado song)


"Pipe Dreams" is a song recorded by Canadian singer and songwriter Nelly Furtado. It was released on December 20, 2016 as the first teaser for her sixth studio album, The Ride. 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. It sold 10,281 copies in its first week.

Composition

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

Music video

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

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