Acapella
Karmin
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Used to be your baby, used to be your lady Thought you were the perfect lover All the harmony went fallin' out of key, so Now you gotta find another Now you're talkin' crazy, sayin' that you made me Like I was your Cinderella You and me are through though, watch me hit it solo I'mma do it acapella, yeah I'mma do it acapella, yeah Once upon a time, I met the perfect guy He had that Colgate smile, he had that suit & tie Mama always said "get a rich boyfriend, You don't gotta love 'em, girl, you can pretend" You bet I totes believed her, yeah, every word she said Thought he was gluten-free, but all that I got was bread Mama always said "nice guys finish last, Beat him at his own game, honey, take the cash" Ooh, and what a lucky girl you will be But no, he didn't do jack for me I want a bean with the beanstalk And if the magic ain't right, time to walk Used to be your baby, used to be your lady Thought you were the perfect lover All the harmony went fallin' out of key, so Now you gotta find another Now you're talkin' crazy sayin' that you made me Like I was your Cinderella You and me are through though, watch me hit it solo I'mma do it acapella, yeah Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh I'mma do it acapella, yeah Out on our first date, he took me gourmet We hit that Olive Garden, my Little Italy Daddy always said "let the gentleman pay, Never ever go Dutch at the buffet" I saw his bad intention, he didn't wanna talk He put the saucy on it (Oops!) time to check my watch Daddy always said "money can't buy class, You don't wanna get stuck takin' out trash" Ooh, and yeah I guess it wasn't meant to be Because he didn't do jack for me I want a bean with the beanstalk And if the magic ain't right, time to walk Used to be your baby, used to be your lady Thought you were the perfect lover All the harmony went fallin' out of key, so Now you gotta find another Now you're talkin' crazy sayin' that you made me Like I was your Cinderella You and me are through though, watch me hit it solo I'mma do it acapella Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh I'mma do it acapella Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Watch me do it in falsetta Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh Oh-oh-oh Never mind, bring the beat back Used to be your baby, used to be your lady Thought you were the perfect lover All the harmony went fallin' out of key, so Now you gotta find another Now you're talkin' crazy sayin' that you made me Like I was your Cinderella You and me are through though, watch me hit it solo I'mma do it acapella Whoa-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh I'mma do it acapella, yeah
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Written by: MARTIN JOHNSON
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Historical Background"Acapella" is a song by American duo "Karmin", released as the lead single from their debut studio album, "Pulses" (2014).
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Origin and WritingThe band members Amy Heidemann and Nick Noonan co-wrote the song with Sam Hollander, Martin Johnson, and Boys Like Girls.
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Release DateThe song was officially released on July 9, 2013.
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Music Genre"Acapella" is primarily a pop and dance song, and it also features a mix of hip hop and R&B.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was successful on the charts; it reached number 72 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 9 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. It also peaked at number 4 on the Australian Singles Chart.
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Song Inspiration"Acapella" was inspired by the duo's experiences in the music industry, it serves as a commentary for their journey from unknown indie artists to major label signees.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Acapella" was directed by Matt Stawski and released on July 13, 2013. It is a playful and colorful video that integrates various visual styles including 1950s-inspired sets.
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Artistic StyleThe song showcases the diverse vocal talents of the group, with high-energy rapping, beatboxing, and layered harmonies.
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Song VisualsStriking visual aspects of the song’s video include bold color schemes, a dance sequence, and a vintage car theme.
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Sample"Acapella" contains a sample of Mary O'Hara's "Oro Mo Bhaidin".
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Popular ReceptionThe song received mostly positive reviews from music critics. They appreciated its catchy hooks and overall fun vibe.
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Awards and Recognitions"Acapella" was nominated for the Best Song to Lip Sync and Best New Song awards at the 2013 PopCrush Homecoming Awards.
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Live PerformancesThe song was performed by Karmin at several live venues including on the late-night talk show "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".
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PromotionTo support the track, Karmin launched a campaign named "Acapella Dish", where fans had the chance to win Karmin merchandise by submitting dance videos of the song.
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Significance"Acapella" marked a departure from Karmin's earlier style and illustrated the duo's evolution from YouTube sensations to professional musicians.
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