"Naked" is a song by American singer Ava Max. It was released on September 18, 2020, through Atlantic Records as the third track from her debut studio album Heaven & Hell.
A music video for the song was released the same day to coincide with the album's release.
Background[]
The song was registered to ArrangeMe on August 27, 2018.[1]
On September 17, 2020, Max announced that a music video for the song would be releasing alongside the album at midnight.[2] The song is about vulnerability in a relationship and how no one will ever truly know her deep down.
In an interview with Amazon Music, Max confirmed that an acoustic version of the song would be released to streaming platforms.[3]
In an interview with Daniel Wall posted on November 30, 2024, Bonnie McKee said that she had originally written the song for her own album, Hot City. The producers (Trackside) had been working with Max's label at the time and played her the demo, and she loved it. They re-wrote the song specifically for it's release on Heaven & Hell.[4]
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Wrap me in designer sheets and trace along this frame
Ask me why they used to say the trouble was my name
I've been playin' a fool since I stepped into the game
Tell me I'm like Heaven, take the good Lord's name in vain
[Pre-Chorus]
But when I play my cards, keep 'em close to my chest
Never fall in love, everybody loses the bet
But underneath, I just need to forget
So come and get me undressed
[Chorus]
Well, you can take off all my clothes
And never see me naked
(See me for real)
If you don't know my heart
You're never gonna break it
(Baby)
Tell me if it's safe to bare my soul
I wanna show you my deepest secrets
I think I'm ready to be exposed
I want you watching me
When you can take off all my clothes
And really see me naked
See me for real
[Verse 2]
If I let you leave the light on and I drop my guard
Promise that you'll see me for my truth and not my scars
[Pre-Chorus]
But when I play my cards, keep 'em close to my chest
Never fall in love, everybody loses the bet
But underneath, I just need to forget
So come and get me undressed
[Chorus]
Well, you can take off all my clothes
And never see me naked
(See me for real)
If you don't know my heart
You're never gonna break it
(Baby)
Tell me if it's safe to bare my soul
I wanna show you my deepest secrets
I think I'm ready to be exposed
I want you watching me
When you can take off all my clothes
And really see me naked
See me for real
[Bridge]
If I keep my distance, I can't connect with you
Lay my head on your chest and just surrender
Just surrender to, you
[Chorus]
Well, you can take off all my clothes
And never see me naked
(See me for real)
If you don't know my heart
You're never gonna break it
Oh
Tell me if it's safe to bare my soul
I wanna show you my deepest secrets
I think I'm ready to be exposed
I want you watching me
When you can take off all my clothes
And really see me naked
See me for real
[Verse 1]
Wrap me in designer sheets and trace along this frame
Ask me why they used to say the trouble was my name
I've been playin' fool since I stepped into the game
Say I taste like Heaven, take the good Lord's name in vain
Music video[]
The music video, directed by Hannah Lux Davis, was released on September 18, 2020 to coincide with the release of Max's debut album Heaven & Hell. The video features Max dancing alone in minimal clothing, donning both blonde and orange hair like the album's artwork.
Trivia[]
- The song was originally written by Jessica Eden Malakout and Bonnie Mckee for Mkee's sophomore album, but it wasn't used due to sounding too country.[5]
- The song was likely one of the first tracks recorded for Heaven & Hell, as Malakout stated that Max had just been signed when she recorded it.
Gallery[]
Behind the Scenes[]
References[]
- ↑ https://www.arrangeme.com/search?q=Amanda+koci+naked
- ↑ "TONIGHT! Join me on @YouTube at 8:40pm PT/11:40pm ET to celebrate the release of #HeavenAndHell. I’ll be answering your questions (drop yours below) and premiering the video for #Naked. See you there". September 17, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ↑ "Music Live Series with Ava Max". Amazon Music. September 22, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020.
- ↑ YouTube - The Untold Secrets Behind Katy Perry's Biggest Hits That Changed Pop Music Forever (Bonnie McKee)
- ↑ TikTok - Eden's demo
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