Sticky
Ravyn Lenae * Track #1 On Crush
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Sticky by Ravyn Lenae
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“Sticky” is the lead single off Ravyn Lenae’s sophomore project, Crush. Teaming up with Compton-raised singer-songwriter and producer Steve Lacy, the duo’s R&B, funk, and alternative waves combine perfectly for a groovy track about the unpredictability of a love interest.
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Sticky Lyrics
[Chorus]
What did you do?
Got me confused-used
Spinning, spinning 'round and 'round
Sticky, sticky, off the ground
Slipping 'til you let me drown
Hate me then and love me now
[Verse 1]
You got me wondering where the spunk went
Where the funk went
Not who I'm in love with
You got me wondering while you roaming
Something told me I would end up lonely
[Pre-Chorus]
You know I cannot shake you
You know I cannot break you
You only fool me, then you lose me
Then right back I take you
You know we're bad together
You don't want this forever
Then I look stupid, call me foolish
But I'll do whatever
[Chorus]
What did you do?
Got me confused-used
Spinning, spinning 'round and 'round
Sticky, sticky, off the ground
Slipping 'til you let me drown
Hate me then and love me now
[Verse 2]
Let's play, let's pretend
I could have my way
What you gonna say if I ever walk away?
Let's play, let's pretend
You could treat me fair
Maybe you won't scare me
Maybe you would care
[Pre-Chorus]
You know I'd wait for you
Can't stay away from you
I'll stick around when things are falling down
I need a reason for me to leave him
Zigzag, circus
I don't know that sticky-icky is the potion
(Sticky-icky, sti-sticky-icky)
[Chorus]
What did you do? (What did you do?)
Got me confused-used (Got me confused, I'm confused)
Spinning, spinning 'round and 'round
Sticky, sticky, off the ground
Slipping 'til you let me drown
Hate me then and love me now
(Why won't you love me now?)
Sticky Q&A
Who wrote Sticky's ?
Sticky was written by Steve Lacy & Ravyn Lenae.
Who produced Sticky's ?
Sticky was produced by Steve Lacy.
When did Ravyn Lenae release Sticky?
Ravyn Lenae released Sticky on Fri Dec 08 2017.
What did Ravyn Lenae say about "Sticky"?
‘Sticky’ is about the really weird part of a relationship where you know you shouldn’t be together but you’re gonna try to make it work anyway. Or like, you breakup but you’re still randomly seeing each other, or I don’t know—just the merry-go-round effect. The video simulates that, like the round a...
Why does "Sticky" sound so different from Ravyn's previous stuff?
For me, I needed a change in sound just to pull different colors out of me. Steve [Lacy] is completely different from Monte, and I think that production change inspired a lot of things I didn’t even know existed in me, so the writing is completely different. […] The melodies are different, just my a...
What inspired this song?
The inspiration for “Sticky” was reaching that super weird point in a relationship where you’re like, “Uh, do we love each other? Or are we just together because we’re lonely and don’t really wanna go out and see other people?” Or just like the merry-go-round effect where you guys break up and get b...
What was the writing process like?
My writing process changes all the time because it really depends on my mood and how focused I am in the studio. Most times, I can’t write on the spot. It takes me a little while to sit with the beat and really process what I’m feeling from the production. But with “Sticky,” in particular, I was act...
What does the title mean?
“Sticky” means not being able to detach yourself from someone. So, you’re just sticking together even though it may be a little nasty in there, or not good, but you all can’t really get away from each other.
What's it like working with Steve Lacy?
This was our first time ever working together. That was really special to me. You know, just us trying to get a vibe for each other and how our personalities mesh. So, that’s always the most important thing for me when I’m working with a new producer. Just making sure that we can hang outside of wor...
What has Steve Lacy said about the song?
It was dope because [Ravyn]’s so young and she’s not locked into a certain style or vocal range so anything I’d give her she’s like ‘I got you,‘“ he said. "It’s also a different producer side of me. It’s entirely produced by me, the first thing that I’m entirely producing. When I got the opportunity...