Sittin' Up in My Room
Brandy
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Seems like ever since The first day we met There is no one else I think of more than you I can't seem to forget Can't get you out my head 'Cause the verdicts in I'm crazy over you How can one be down? Tell me where to start 'Cause every time you smile I feel tremors in my heart I have but one concern How can I get with you? 'Til my day comes here's what I'm gon' do Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I must confess I'm a mess for you Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I'm just a mess with a thing for you Pray that you'll invest In my happiness All it takes is just one simple call from you Turn my heart around If I'm making ground Pretty baby please tell me if I'm getting through Tell me what is up You see I need to know Tell me if I'm far or if I'm getting close I have but one concern And one concern is you 'Til I'm with you here's what I'm gon' do Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I must confess I'm a mess for you Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I'm just a mess with a thing for you Ooh whoa, oh yeah, oh yeah Hmm, oh, oh, oh How can one be down? Tell me where to start 'Cause every time you smile I feel tremors in my heart I have but one concern How can I get with you? 'Til my day comes here's what I'm gonna do Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I must confess I'm a mess for you Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I'm just a mess with a thing for you Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I must confess I'm a mess for you Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I'm just a mess with a thing for you Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I must confess I'm a mess for you Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I'm just a mess with a thing for you Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I must confess I'm a mess for you Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I'm just a mess with a thing for you Be sitting up in my room Back here thinking 'bout you I must confess I'm a mess for you Be sitting up in my room
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Written by: Kenneth Edmonds
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"Sittin' Up in My Room" was first released in 1995 as part of the soundtrack for the film "Waiting to Exhale."
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Album PerformanceThe soundtrack album of "Waiting to Exhale" was a massive hit, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 and the Top R&B Albums charts.
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Track ArtistsThe song "Sittin' Up in My Room" is performed by Brandy Norwood, who is professionally known as Brandy.
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Charts RankingThe song became one of the biggest hits of 1996, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100, and it stayed in the top ten for eight weeks.
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SongwriterThe song was written and produced by Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, a recipient of numerous music awards.
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Genre"Sittin' Up in My Room" is a R&B and pop song with elements of hip hop.
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CertificationThe Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified the song Gold for shipping over 500,000 copies in 1996.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sittin' Up in My Room" features scenes from "Waiting to Exhale", intercut with visuals of Brandy performing the song.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered and sampled by various artists. Notably, Ruben Studdard performed the song on season 2 of American Idol.
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often considered a classic "waiting for a crush" song, potentially inspiring similar themes in later music.
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Live Performances"Sittin' Up in My Room" has been a standard part of Brandy's live performances since its release.
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Billboard End of Year ChartsThe song ended 1996 as the 17th biggest song of the year on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Grammy Nomination"Sittin' Up in My Room" was nominated for the Best Female R&B Vocal Performance at the 1997 Grammy Awards, further proving its critical success.
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