Control Myself
Jennifer Lopez, LL Cool J
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No me puedo controlar Aquí con el señor LL Cool J Y aquí estoy Ya tú sabe' (oh, oh) 1, 2, 3 muévete The club was far from empty It was crowded at the entry I slide right through like how I do This girl began to tempt me She said her name Shaiyeeda I could tell her mama feed her When they tight and when them jeans don't fit I'm L, nice to meet ya I could feel my body yearnin' The room just started turnin' Didn't wanna go out on the floor But this girl was so determined (Let's dance) My brain began to sizzle I'm sweatin' just a little On the dance floor in the middle She turned around and giggled, she said You got, you got, you got What it takes to make me leave my man It's hard to control myself It's hard to control myself You got, you got, you got What it takes to make this boy be bad It's hard to control myself, it's hard to control myself It's hard for me to control myself Get to hold myself Back from jumpin' on ya Like I wanna, like I wanna, wanna Temptation is a mother How we lust for one another We barely know each other Yet we're whilin' like we're lovers (uh huh) The air is filled with passion The strobe lights are flashin' The hustlers throw cash in The bar tender keeps splashin' Her moves were so erotic Her games were so hypnotic I bet this girl could stop it But she continued to pop it You know I know you like it Let me hit you on your sidekick Cause the after party is at my body Meet me, you're invited You got, you got, you got What it takes to make me leave my man It's hard to control myself It's hard to control myself You got, you got, you got What it takes to make this boy be bad It's hard to control myself, it's hard to control myself It's hard for me to control myself Get to hold myself Back from jumpin' on ya Like I wanna, like I wanna, wanna She licked off Her lip gloss Her hips toss Back and forth Side to side and Up and down She touched the ground It turned me out I'm battlin' desire Lord help me douse this fire This internal inferno Hotter than a shot of Cuervo (c'mon) Her top was short and purple Belly dancin' in a circle When I feel like this I can't resist I don't make me hurt you, she said You got, you got, you got What it takes to make me leave my man It's hard to control myself It's hard to control myself You got, you got, you got What it takes to make this boy be bad It's hard to control myself, it's hard to control myself It's hard for me to control myself Get to hold myself Back from jumpin' on ya Like I wanna like I wanna, wanna Zih-zih-zih-zih-zih, zih-zih-zih Zih-zih-zih-zih-zih-zih-zih Zih-zih-zih, zih-zih, zih-zih Zih-zih, zih-zih, zih-zih, zih-zih Zih-zih-zih-zih-zih, zih-zih-zih Zih-zih-zih-zih-zih-zih-zih Zih-zih-zih, zih-zih, zih-zih Zih-zih, zih-zih, zih-zih, zih-zih Uh, yeah I need everybody to report to the dance floor Right now, woo-ooh Yeah, uh-huh, uh-huh Shake it, shake it (haha) Shake, shake it (y'all know what this is) Shake, shake it
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Written by: Afrika Baambaata, John Robie, Arthur Baker, Ryan Toby, Jermaine Dupri, James Smith, James Phillips, Robert Allen, John Miller, Ellis Williams
Lyrics © BEHIND THE ROPES ENTERTAINMENT, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Exploration Group LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., SHELLY BAY MUSIC
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13 facts about this song
Artist"Control Myself" is a song by American hip hop artist and actor, LL Cool J, who is known for his romantic ballads mixed with hard-hitting rap.
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AlbumThe song is from his 12th studio album "Todd Smith" released in April 2006.
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Collaborator"Control Myself" features fellow American singer, Jennifer Lopez. It's their second collaboration after "All I Have."
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Charts PerformanceThe song reached the number #4 spot on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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ProducersThe song was produced by renowned American producers – Jermaine Dupri and LRoc.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Hype Williams, who is known for directing some of the most iconic videos in the hip hop world.
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Billboard Hot 100"Control Myself" did not crack the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #89.
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Critic ReceptionThe song generally received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praising the chemistry between LL Cool J and Lopez, while others critiqued the song's repetitive lyrics.
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Club HitDespite the mixed reception, "Control Myself" became a popular club hit.
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SalesWhile exact sales numbers are hard to determine, "Control Myself" did not achieve the commercial success LL Cool J had seen on previous albums.
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ControversyThe song drew a minor controversy due to the suggestive lyrics and video, but it didn't significantly affect its overall reception.
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SamplingThe song samples Afrika Bambaataa's "Planet Rock." This nod to hip-hop's early days was appreciated by many fans.
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Dance TrackUnlike many of LL Cool J's previous releases, "Control Myself" is a dance track.
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