Play Your Part
Deborah Cox
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[Chorus:] Can you pretend to be the man I should have been with Can we fake the life you know I should have had Can we do a better job of pretending that you really care Or I'll have to give the part to someone else You seem to have an important part The lead role of my heart You played it well along time ago Until I started falling in love And then you changed your character And avoided all of your lines Now the man I love is gone now Can you play his part at this time [Chorus] Love is like a see saw it takes two in order for it to work I'm working hard, I'm playing my part but the scene still won't work And rehearsals are long because your timing is all wrong So I'll find someone who loves me And who can play your part for life I deserve a lot better than this And I'm tired of acting like it's okay for me to give you my love And receive nothing back in return [Chorus]
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Written by: ANTHONY S. CRAWFORD
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10 facts about this song
Album"Play Your Part" is a song from the second studio album named "One Wish" by Deborah Cox, a Canadian singer and songwriter.
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ReleaseThe album was initially released on September 29, 1998, with "Play Your Part" being one of the standout tracks.
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CollaboratorsThe song was written and produced by the esteemed songwriter and producer team of Montell Jordan and Shep Crawford.
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Genre"Play Your Part" falls under the R&B genre, showcasing significant influences of soul, pop, gospel, and jazz.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics reference a relationship where love and respect are unreciprocated, urging the subject to 'play their part' in the partnership.
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Commercial PerformanceAlthough "Play Your Part" itself was not released as a single, the album "One Wish" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling over one million copies in the United States.
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Critical ReceptionWhile reviews of this specific song are not broadly available, the album has received positive reviews from critics. They appreciated her vocal performance, musical arrangement, and the production of Jordan and Crawford.
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Other Popular SongsThe album "One Wish" also includes the Grammy-nominated single ‘Nobody's Supposed to Be Here’ which topped the R&B chart for 14 weeks.
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Live PerformancesDeborah Cox often incorporates "Play Your Part" as part of her live concert setlist, continuing to sing this fan favorite at her shows.
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Inspirational MessageThe track prominently displays Deborah Cox’s storytelling ability and her capacity to confer empowering messages through her music. The song is often seen as a rallying cry for those in dysfunctional relationships, urging them to demand what they deserve.
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