When I Met You
Fantasia
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When I met you I never knew 'Bout all the things you see me through When I met you I never knew 'Bout all the things that we would do Then I met you When I met you I met me too hey hey hey Listen Sometimes it takes eighty moments To show you, you don't need the drama Once you're high like marijuana You won't wanna hit no other Listen to me when I tell you That without him, there would be no you So yes, I thanked my ex A little hold still (hold still) 'Cause without him, how would we know Our love is really real When I met you I never knew 'Bout all the things you see me through When I met you I never knew 'Bout all the things that we would do Then I met you When I met you I met me too Listen Sometimes it takes fire places To show you, you don't need to chase it Sometimes it takes flowers and good wine Show you, you don't need the late life Listen to me when I tell you That without him, there would be no you So yes, I thanked my ex A little hold still (hold still) 'Cause without him, how would we know That our love is really real When I met you I never knew 'Bout all the things you see me through When I met you I never knew 'Bout all the things that we would do Then I met you When I met you I met me too I met me too When I met you, baby, woah When I met you Met me too When I met you I never knew 'Bout all the things that we go through When I met you I never knew 'Bout all the things that we would do Then I met you When I met you I met me too I met me too when I met you I, I still remember the day It was beautiful, yeah Um If I hadn't went through the things I'd went before Then I wouldn't know how special you are My eyes would still be close And, um, now, they're wide open Because I met you
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Written by: THERON OTIS FEEMSTER, PRISCILLA RENEA HAMILTON
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"When I Met You" by Fantasia was released on July 29, 2016, as part of her fifth studio album "The Definition Of..."
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Genre ClassificationThe song is generally categorized under the genre of R&B (Rhythm and Blues), known for its soulful melody and heartfelt lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for "When I Met You" was released on January 27, 2017. It has a retro theme, portraying different stages of Fantasia's romantic relationships and life journey.
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Lyrics' AuthorThe lyrics of "When I Met You" were written by Fantasia herself along with Derek Blanks and Ron Fair.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it did not top the mainstream charts, "When I Met You" still became a favorite among her dedicated fan base and received significant airplay on adult R&B radio stations.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics who praised Fantasia's vocal performance and the song's heartfelt lyrics.
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Album Success"When I Met You" is part of the album "The Definition Of..." which peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, proving the overall success of Fantasia's musical creativity during this period.
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Personal ReflectionThe song is reportedly a reflection of Fantasia's personal life experiences, making it a poignant track on her album.
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Live PerformancesFantasia has frequently performed "When I Met You" during her live events and concerts, and it has been well-received by audiences.
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Guest AppearanceFantasia's daughter, Zion Quari Barrino, made her modeling debut in the music video for “When I Met You.” It was a special moment in Fantasia's career, making this song and its video even more meaningful for the artist.
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