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Wolf Alice, Olivia Dean and Little Simz lead this year's Ivor Novello Awards nominations
Thirty-four first-time nominees feature across seven categories at this year's ceremony.
Mar 25, 2026 • 10:07 AM
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Oh, I can't do this anymore I don't wanna get involved, no With all these men, I'm so much better than Maybe it's a little cold But I think I could play the role 'cause No one can love me the way I can Catch me out in Paris on my ones Stay up dancing 'til the dance is done I got me, I don't need anyone Hold me close Love myself the most Lately, I've been just what I need Stole my heart, and I'm gonna be my own boyfriend Be my own boyfriend Lately, I've been just what I need Be my baby, yeah Gonna be my own boyfriend Oh, I could save myself the stress Wear the trousers and the dress, yeah Girl, you look so goddamn good tonight And I say that with my chest You and me, could be the best I can do whatever, whenever the fuck I want Hold me close Love myself the most Lately, I've been just what I need Stole my heart, and I'm gonna be my own boyfriend Be my own boyfriend Lately, I've been just what I need Be my baby, yeah Gonna be my own boyfriend Be my own boyfriend Be my own boyfriend Be my own boyfriend I'm gonna be my own boyfriend Be my own boyfriend (be my own boyfriend) Lately, I've been just what I need Be my baby, yeah Gonna be my own boyfriend
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READ MORE ABOUT OLIVIA DEANREAD MORE ABOUT OLIVIA DEANREAD MORE ABOUT OLIVIA DEANREAD MORE ABOUT OLIVIA DEANREAD MORE ABOUT OLIVIA DEANREAD MORE ABOUT OLIVIA DEANThirty-four first-time nominees feature across seven categories at this year's ceremony.
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