Untitled (How Does It Feel)
D'Angelo
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Girl, it's only you Have it your way And if you want, you can decide And if you'll have me I can provide everything that you desire If you get a feeling Feeling that I'm feeling Won't you come closer to me, baby There, you already got me right where you want me, baby Ah, I just want to be your man How does it feel? Yeah How does it feel? Yeah Said, I want to know, how does it feel? How does it feel? Oh How does it feel? I want to stop (playing all) The silly little games you and me play And I'm feeling right on If you feel the same way, baby Let me know right away I'd love to make you wet In between your thighs, 'cause I love when it comes inside you I get so excited when I'm around you, yeah, baby Oh, ah, oh, baby How does it feel? (Ah, feels, yeah) How does it feel? Yeah Said, did it ever cross your mind? How does it feel? Yeah How does it feel? Yeah How does it feel? Tell me how it feels, yeah How does it feel? Said, it's been on my mind How does it feel? Yeah, oh, oh How does it feel? Yeah, ooh Long time Said, it's been on my mind, yeah Baby, close the door Listen, girl, I've got a thing I hope to show you I wish you'd open up 'cause I want to take the walls down with you Oh, yeah If you want me to, baby (yeah) Only if you want me to, baby (yeah) Ah-ah (ah) Ah-ah (ah) Only if you want me, baby I wanna I wanna lay you down Kiss you all around All around, all around Make you feel Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah How does it feel? (Woo, feel) How does it feel? (Said, I gotta know right now, yeah) How does it feel? (Let me take off your clothes and I'll) How does it feel? (I'll, I'll, I'll, I'll, I'll, yeah, yeah, baby) How does it feel? (Wanna take you away from here, baby) How does it feel? (Take you on a little trip back home, yeah) How does it feel? (Do you know what I'm talkin' about, baby?) How does it feel? (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) How does it feel? (Yeah, yeah) How does it feel? (Yeah, yeah, yeah) (Yeah, yeah, yeah) How does it feel? (Yeah, yeah, yeah) (Yeah, yeah, yeah) How does it fee-
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Written by: Michael D'angelo Archer, Raphael Saadiq
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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18 facts about this song
Background DetailsThe song "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" is from D'Angelo's critically acclaimed second studio album, "Voodoo." It was released on January 1, 2000.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success, reaching number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Composition and InspirationThe song is noted for its soulful, slow tempo and its sexual undertone. Its composition is influenced by the soul and funk music of the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" was reportedly written as a tribute to the legendary musician, Prince. Its chord progression is similar to Prince's hit, "Purple Rain".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" is widely remembered for featuring a nearly-nude D'Angelo. He appears alone against a black background, singing to the camera.
- It gained significant attention, as much for its display of D'Angelo's physique as for its bold artistic simplicity.
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Awards and AccoladesD'Angelo won a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for the song in 2001. The song also earned him a nomination for Best R&B Song.
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LegacySince its release, the song has been covered by several artists and featured in numerous television series and films.
- "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" was one of the defining songs of the neo-soul genre, and has continued to be celebrated as a classic of modern R&B.
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ControversyWhile the song and its music video were successful, D'Angelo has spoken in interviews about feeling objectified by the attention his physique received as a result. He experienced a period of substance abuse and self-doubt, delaying the release of his next album.
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Cultural ImpactThe song remains a significant cultural artifact. It's often referenced in discussions around male sexuality, objectification, and the confines of the music industry.
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Release Information"Untitled (How Does It Feel)" was released as a single from D'Angelo's critically acclaimed second studio album titled "Voodoo," which was released in 2000.
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InspirationThe song was a tribute to musician Prince, emulating his style and vocals. It's heavily influenced by the sound of his 1986 hit, "Adore."
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The Songwriting ProcessThe song was written by D'Angelo and his brother, Luther Archer, with the intention of making it resemble the sound and style of the legendary singer, Prince.
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Music Video & Visual AppealThe music video for "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" became one of the most notable aspects of the song. It consisted of a single, continuous shot of a nude D'Angelo, which further propelled the song and album's popularity.
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AccoladesD'Angelo's "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" won a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance in 2001.
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Chart Performance"Untitled (How Does It Feel)" peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart.
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Cultural ImpactThe song and its video have been credited with contributing to the neo-soul movement in the early 2000s and shaping a new standard of aesthetics in R&B music.
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Affect on CareerThe sex-symbol status that resulted from the song's video led D'Angelo to substance abuse and a hiatus from recording. He felt his message was misconstrued and that he was seen more for his physical appearance rather than as a serious musician.
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Live PerformancesD'Angelo usually saves "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" as a grand encore during his live performances, often stretching it into a 15-minute jam session.
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Notable CoversArtists like Matt Bomer and Lianne La Havas have covered "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" in their performances. Bomer's cover was featured on the Magic Mike XXL soundtrack.
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