Playas Gon' Play

3LW

About Playas Gon' Play

"Playas Gon' Play" is the second and final single from 3LW's self-titled debut album 3LW. The single was released in May 2001. Although it was a favorable song among fans, the song only peaked at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100. It performed moderately on the UK Singles Chart where it peaked just outside the top twenty at number 21. Billboard named the song number 89 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time.


Year:
2000
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[Intro]
The hit maker
The playas gon' play
Them haters gonna hate
Them callers gonna call
Them ballers gonna ball
(Let 'em know)

I, I don't mind (ha)
What people say or do (nah, nah)
But I, I do mind
What you believe is true
You are the only one
Getting all my love
'cause what they do (what they do)
Ain't nothin' new

Playas, they gonna play
And haters, they gonna hate
Ballers, they gonna ball
Shot callers, they gonna call
That ain't got nothin' to do
With me and you
That's the way it is
That's the way it is

So-called friends
Don't want to see me with you
Behind your back
Callin' my cell and pager too
No matter what they do
I will stay true
Only to you
Only to you

Playas, they gonna play
And haters, they gonna hate
Ballers, they gonna ball
Shot callers, they gonna call
That ain't got nothin' to do
With me and you
That's the way it is
That's the way it is

I want you to know (I want you to know)
I'll never let you go (I'll never let you go)
We gotta talk about everything you hear
'cause I know that it ain't true
You can trust my love
And I can trust yours too
Our love will be forever, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

Little Women
They gon' ball shorty
They gon' play shorty
That's how they do shorty
We comin' through shorty
The hit maker shorty

Playas gon' play
Playas, they gonna play
And haters, they gonna hate
Ballers, they gonna ball
Shot callers, they gonna call
That ain't got nothin' to do
With me and you
That's the way it is
That's the way it is

Playas, they gonna play
And haters, they gonna hate
Ballers, they gonna ball
Shot callers, they gonna call
That ain't got nothin' to do
With me and you
That's the way it is
That's the way it is

Playas, they gonna play
And haters, they gonna hate
Ballers, they gonna ball
Shot callers, they gonna call
That ain't got nothin' to do
With me and you
That's the way it is
That's the way it is

Playas gonna play (uh)
Haters gonna hate (right)
That's the way it is (yeah)
That's just how it's been (let 'em know, let 'em know)

Playas (Little Women why'all)
And haters (9 lives why'all)
Playas (the hit maker why'all, woo)
And haters

Playas gonna play (oh, oh)
Haters gonna hate (yeah)
Ballers gonna ball (oh, oh)
Callers gonna call
Yeah

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3LW

3LW (initialism of "3 Little Women") was an American hip hop soul and R&B girl group that enjoyed a number of modest hits during the early 2000s. Its founding members were Naturi Naughton, Adrienne Bailon, and Kiely Williams. Jessica Benson later replaced Naughton after she left the group in 2002. 3LW was signed to the label Epic Records, and later moved to So So Def. more »

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Written by: SEAN K. HALL, NATHAN BUTLER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song's Background
"Playas Gon' Play" was a single release by the American girl group 3LW.
Performance
The song was released in 2000 and peaked at number 81 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
Lyrics and Theme
The song is best known for its lyrics “Playas, they gonna play / And haters, they gonna hate,” which blends themes of resilience and self-respect.
Songwriters
"Playas Gon' Play" was written by Sean Hall and Nathan Butler.
Legal Issue
The songwriters of the track sued Taylor Swift in 2017, alleging that Swift's song "Shake it Off" copied the lyrics from "Playas Gon' Play".
Album
The song is taken from the group's self-titled debut album “3LW.”
Music Video
The music video for "Playas Gon' Play" depicts 3LW walking down city streets and performing at a rooftop party.
Members of 3LW
At the time the song was recorded, 3LW comprised of Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams, and Naturi Naughton.
Famous Within their Genre
"Playas Gon' Play" is one of the most renowned singles of the R&B genre during the early 2000's era.
Producer
The track was produced by Bay Area producer Tony-nominated musician Jerry 'Wonder' Duplessis.

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