Here I Am

Monica

About Here I Am

"Here I Am" is a song by American recording artist Monica, taken up from her sixth studio album, Still Standing (2010). It was composed by the former along with Ester Dean, Paul Dawson, Mark Hartnett, Jason Perry, and her cousin Polow da Don, featuring production by the latter. Chiefly written by Dean, the smoky downtempo song was initially written for and recorded by a male singer but partially reconstructed for Monica. Lyrically, "Here I Am" outlines a woman's physical desires over a dubstep-lite instrumental. The album version of the song was lined up for a dual single release along with "Nothing Like Me" to US radios in fall 2009. However, its release was scrapped twice in favor of "Everything to Me" and "Love All Over Me", both of which served as the first two singles from the album. Eventually picked as the third and final single from Still Standing, the song was officially remixed with vocals from American singer Trey Songz. The duet version was released as a digital download in October 2010 and earned positive reviews from music critics. Prior to the album's release, the original version had charted on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number eighty-three. 


Year:
2010
3:43
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He don't love me, like he used to
He don't hold me, he don't kiss me
Boy my body's feeling lonely
I can help you if I need to

So when he goes out with the boys to the club, Imma to hit you up
Like 'yea, yea, yea'
When he be dancing with that chick, I'm gon' be packing up my
Like 'yea, yea, yea'

If you need to love somebody
Hey baby, let me be that body
Here I am boy
If you need to love somebody
Hey baby, let me be that body
Here I am ooh
You can have me morning, noon and night
You can have me anytime you like
If you need to love somebody
Hey baby, let me be that body
Here I am

Now boy I ain't down with no cheating
Just look at you like my homie-my lover-my best friend
So boy go 'head get it in, go'head and let me in
We can do some wonderful things, I promise I'll leave him

So when he goes out with the boys to the club, Imma to hit you up
Like 'yea, yea, yea'
When he be dancing with that chick, I'm gon' be packing up my
Like 'yea, yea, yea'

If you need to love somebody
Hey baby, let me be that body
Here I am boy
If you need to love somebody (if you need to love)
Hey baby, let me be that body
Here I am boy (here I am)
You can have me morning, noon and night (morning, noon and night)
You can have me anytime you like (said anything you like) [ooohhh boooyyy]
If you need to love somebody
Hey baby, let me be that body
Here I am

Just know that im goin' go and leave my man
I'm tryin' to put my hand up in your hand
I know that you can make my love come down
And I'm just not happy in this home
Please baby don't take me wrong
I just want you to help me out
So why wont you come pick me up and take me to the crib
And do the things that I have told you he won't do
So now you know, baby boy, stop trippin'
Cause it's just me and you

If you need to love somebody
Hey baby, let me be that body
Here I am boy
If you need to love somebody
Hey baby, let me be that body
Here I am ooh
You can have me morning, noon and night
You can have me anytime you like
If you need to love somebody
Hey baby, let me be that body
Here I am

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Monica

Monica Denise Brown (née Arnold; born October 24, 1980) professionally known as Monica, is an American R&B singer–songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, Monica began performing as a child and became part of a traveling gospel choir, at the age of ten. Guided by producers Dallas Austin and Tim & Bob, she signed with Arista Records at age thirteen and released her debut album Miss Thang in 1995. Its first two singles "Don't Take It Personal" and "Before You Walk out of My Life" made her the youngest recording act to ever have two consecutive chart-topping hits on the US Billboard Top R&B Singles chart. more »

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Written by: TREMAINE NEVERSON, MONICA ARNOLD, PAUL DAWSON, ESTER DEAN, MICHAEL D. HARTNETT, JASON PERRY, JAMAL JONES

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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13 facts about this song

Music Genre
"Here I Am" is classified under the R&B/Soul genre, showcasing Monica's prominent soulful vocals.
Album release
The song is part of the album "Still Standing," which was released by Monica in 2010.
Chart performance
"Here I Am" reached number 23 on the US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Featured Artist
The album version of "Here I Am" does not feature any additional artists, but the remixed version of the song features a rap verse by Jamie Foxx.
Songwriters
"Here I Am" was co-written by Ester Dean, one of the music industry's top songwriters who has also written hits for artists such as Rihanna and Katy Perry.
Producers
The track was produced by Polow Da Don, a renowned music producer, known primarily for hip hop and R&B music.
Nomination
The song "Here I Am" contributed to the success of the album "Still Standing," which was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album in 2010.
Video Director
The music video of "Here I Am" was directed by Chris Robinson, a well-known director who has worked on many successful music videos for some of the biggest names in the music industry.
Sound Sampling
Although not directly containing any samples, "Here I Am" has been compared to the sultry R&B sound of the 90s, reflecting Monica's musical roots.
Song Meaning
The song "Here I Am" is a love ballad that emphasizes being present and available for love, showcasing Monica's emotional transparency in her music.
Album Success
The album, "Still Standing,” featuring the song, debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 184,000 copies in its first week.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "Here I Am" for its powerful vocals and refreshing R&B flavor. It successfully highlighted Monica as an experienced and talented singer able to make an impressive comeback.
Live Performances
Monica performed "Here I Am" live on several platforms including the BET network event and other live performances, further popularizing the song.

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