Take You Down

Chris Brown

About Take You Down

"Take You Down" is a song recorded by American recording artist Chris Brown for his second studio album, Exclusive (2007). The song was written by Brown, Harvey Mason, Jr., Damon Thomas, Steve Russell, James Fauntleroy and Lamar Edwards, while production was helmed by Edwards and The Underdogs. The song was released as the album's fourth single on April 6, 2008 in the United States. "Take You Down" is composed as slow R&B ballad with the lyrics base on sexual intercourse. The song garnered Brown a Grammy nomination in the category Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. "Take You Down" received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics; some noted it as one of the album's highlights while others deemed it of lesser quality R&B songs. "Take You Down" performed moderately in the United States, reaching number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number seven in New Zealand and in the lower region of the UK Singles Chart. The music video for "Take You Down" is a recorded concert performance of Brown on tour. 


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Yeah
Do-do-do
Damn
Do-do-do
Baby
I want you

Ooh-whoa
Here we are, all alone in this room, oh
And girl, I know where to start and what we gonna do (yeah)
I'll take my time, we'll be all night, girl
So get ready, babe, I got plans for me and you
Whoa, ooh, ooh-ooh

It ain't my first time 
But baby girl, we can pretend (hey)
Let's bump and grind 
And girl, tonight will never end

Let me take you down
I really wanna take you down 
And show you what I'm about
Can I take you down?
Your body, body, oh-oh
Your body, body up and down
So don't stop, girl, get it
Quit playin' with it 
Can't wait no more
I wanna take you down
I really wanna take you down 
Take you down, yeah

Pretty girl, let's take it off in this room
No time to waste 
Girl, you know what we came to do, whoa-whoa-whoa
We got all night to try to get it right, girl
I hope you're ready 
Hope you're ready, hope you're ready
I hope you're ready, babe 
'Cause here we go, you know how we do, oh

It ain't my first time (no) 
But baby girl, we can pretend (hey)
Let's bump and grind (come on) 
And girl, tonight will never end (it never end, ha)

Let me take you down
I really wanna take you down 
And show you what I'm about (I'm about)
Can I take you down? (Oh yeah)
Your body, body, oh-oh 
Your body, body up and down
So don't stop, girl, get it
Quit playin' with it 
Can't wait no more (I can't wait no more)
I wanna take you down
I really wanna take you down 
I really wanna take you down, yeah

(I want you)
Freakin', oh, baby, like a pro, baby
And I bet that you
(I bet you, whoa-whoa)
Think ya know, baby, like you're grown, baby
So what you wanna do?
I'm gonna take you down, baby, nice and slow
So bring it, let's go, baby (baby)
(Whoa-whoa-whoa, huh)
Yeah, yeah-yeah, baby (whoa)
(Come on, baby)
Come on, baby, come on, baby 
Let me take you down

Let me take you down (oh)
I really wanna take you down (Let me show you)
And show you what I'm about (let me do it to you like I wanna do)
Can I take you down? (Whoa)
Your body, body, oh-oh (your body up, your body, body, body up)
Your body, body up and down (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
So don't stop, girl, get it (oh)
Quit playin' with it (oh) 
Can't wait no more (I can't wait no more)
I wanna take you down
I really wanna take you down 
Take you down, yeah

Take you down (ooh-whoa, whoa)
I said I wanna take you down, yeah, yeah
Let me take you down, take you down (take you down)
All the way down, all the way down (ooh-whoa, whoa)
We can do some things, goin' all the way down
Let me take you down, take you down 
Take you down (ooh-whoa, whoa)

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Chris Brown

Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, he was involved in his church choir and several local talent shows from a young age. Having signed with Jive Records in 2004, Brown released his self-titled debut studio album the following year. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 and was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling an overall three million copies worldwide. With his first single "Run It!" peaking atop the US Billboard Hot 100, Brown became the first male artist as a lead since Diddy in 1997 to have his debut single top the chart. His second album Exclusive (2007) spawned his second Hot 100 number one… more »

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Written by: Lamar Edwards, Christopher Brown, James Fauntleroy, Harold Mason, Steven Russell, Damon Thomas

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

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12 facts about this song

Background
"Take You Down" is performed by American artist Chris Brown and is part of his second studio album, "Exclusive," which was released in 2007.
Chart Performances
The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and reached the top 20 in other countries such as New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Stylistic Elements
The track is notable for its combination of contemporary R&B with elements of pop and dance. It highlighted Brown's transition from teenage heartthrob to a more mature, artist.
Awards and Achievements
The song was nominated for the 'Best Male R&B Vocal Performance' at the Grammy Awards for the year 2008 but lost to Ne-Yo’s 'Miss Independent'.
Controversy
Some controversy was stirred due to the song's suggestive lyrics and its music video featuring mature content. Despite being known as a teen star, Brown received some criticism for the explicit nature of this record.
Music Video
The music video for "Take You Down" was directed by Harvey White and has garnered over 80 million views on YouTube.
Writing and Production
The song was written by Chris Brown, Dem jointz, Harvey Mason Jr., Damon Thomas, Steve Russell, and James Fauntleroy—the latter three also produced the track.
Live Performances
"Take You Down" has consistently been part of Chris Brown's live performance setlist since its release, contributing to Brown's reputation as a high-energy dance performer.
Cover Versions
Despite its controversy, the song has been covered by multiple artists and featured in several song remixes, demonstrating its popularity and influence in the music industry.
Critics' Opinion
Critics often cited "Take You Down" as an example of Brown's transition into a more mature sound, with many praising his vocal performance.
Commercial Success
Despite not being released as a single worldwide, the song has still managed to sell over 2 million copies in the United States alone, earning it a double-platinum certification.
Key Signatures and Tempo
The song is in the key of G minor and has a tempo of 106 beats per minute.

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