Let's Straighten It Out
Monica
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Sit yourself down boy and talk to me Tell me what's on your mind Don't keep on telling me everything's okay 'Cause if it was then you wouldn't be crying You been acting real funny when I see you lately Sitting around poutin' all day long Now how in the world do you expect me to understand When I not even know what's wrong Straighten it out, let's straighten it out Let's straighten it out Baby Let's straighten it out Out Let's straighten it out For the last few days when I saw you baby Oh I admit something just wasn't right It's so many things going through my head I didn't want to start another fight But if your tired of people being bothered baby In the world we'd be all alone Instead of being apart of a problem baby You and me oughta be getting along, yeah . Straighten it out, Let's straighten it out We need to straighten it out Let's straighten it out Me and you, you and me baby, Baby) Let's straighten it out Out, ah ah, yeah, Hey Let's straighten it out Woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo, Yeah Straighten it out, Let's straighten it out Let's straighten it out, let's straighten it out baby Let's straighten it out I think it's time for you and me to straighten it out Let's straighten it out Yeah, yeah, yeah Let's straighten it out Now how in the world you expect me to understand Um, when I don't even know what's wrong Baby, baby, baby Straighten it out, Let's straighten it out Yeah Yeah Ooh Let's straighten it out Can we straighten, can you help me babe, Baby, baby, baby Let's straighten it out Can you help me sing, sing it baby, Yeah, yeah Oh yeah, Yeah Let's straighten it out Let's straighten it out, I want to straighten it out with you baby, Come on, Come on Let's straighten it out Oh yeah Let's straighten it out Let's straighten it out, Come on, come on, come on Straighten it out, let's straighten it out Oh oh, yeah Let's straighten it out We need to straighten it out Let's straighten it out Let's straighten it out
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Written by: BENNY LATIMORE
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Let's Straighten It Out" is originally a blues song, written and performed by Benny Latimore, known as just "Latimore", back in 1974.
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Chart PerformanceThe song became a major hit in the United States, reaching the top spot on the Billboard R&B chart and reaching number 31 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Monica's VersionAmerican R&B artist Monica covered "Let's Straighten It Out" in 1995, included in her debut studio album titled "Miss Thang".
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Duet VersionMonica's version of "Let's Straighten It Out" is a duet with rapper Usher, a popular artist in the mid-1990s.
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Notable AchievementThe song has been included in several compilation albums, demonstrating its status as one of Latimore's most popular songs.
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InspirationsLatimore was said to be influenced by artists like Bobby "Blue" Bland and Ray Charles. His style of soul and blues is evident in the track "Let's Straighten It Out".
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Early CreationThe song was originally created when Latimore was only 25, starting his career in music.
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VersatilityOver time, "Let's Straighten It Out" has been covered by various artists, reflecting its appeal across different genres and eras.
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Social ImpactThe song, while primarily a love song, has also been interpreted as a social statement about the need for clear communication and understanding in relationships.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are loved for their simplicity and emotional depth, with Latimore pleading to his lover to openly discuss problems in their relationship.
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Monica's Album Success"Miss Thang", the album that holds Monica's cover of "Let's Straighten It Out", was a success, reaching the top 10 on the Billboard R&B albums chart, and her cover, in turn, contributed to its popularity.
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Song DurationThe original song by Latimore is unusually long for a single, with a duration of over 12 minutes, while Monica's cover is reduced significantly to just over 4 minutes.
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