Lately
Macy Gray
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That day when I made you cry, didn't think you'd say goodbye but I hurt you deep inside and I'm sorry love Hope you can understand when I went to the other man See baby, had to work my plan but you've had enough Yeah, shake me love You wake me love I'm dreamin' of ya (I know that we're) We're broken up but I'm sure it was love, my love Lately I've been Lately I've been coming up just like a palm tree People surrounding me Yeah, I'm popular They say I'm pretty You should come back to me (Back to me) Lately, lately Yeah, baby I was a crab Didn't realise what I had Took the good and made it bad and I'm sorry love But I landed on my feet, now Lookie here and you will see, now I think you'll like me Check me out Yeah, shake me love Don't wake me love I'm dreamin' of ya (I know that we're) We're broken up but I'm sure it was love, my love Lately I've been Lately I've been coming up just like a palm tree People surrounding me Yeah, I'm popular They say I'm pretty (I'm pretty baby) You should come back to me (Yeah, yeah) Lately, lately You have what I need and I know how it seems but it's not that way (Not that way) I was chasing my dreams (I was chasing my dreams) If you only knew (If you only knew) how I felt about you, you'd be running back (Running back), back on my street Lately (Lately) I've been coming up (Coming up) just like a palm tree (Palm) People surrounding me Yeah, I'm popular They say I'm pretty You should come back to me (Yeah) Lately, lately Lately I've been coming up just like a palm tree People surrounding me (Yeah, all now get that I'm popular) Yeah, I'm popular They say I'm pretty (Yeah, that I'm pretty baby) You should come back to me Lately, lately Lately I've been coming up (Come to me) just like a palm tree People surrounding me Yeah, I'm popular They say I'm pretty You should come back to me (Alright) Lately, lately
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Written by: CRAIG MCCLUNE, DAVID GRAY, JOSEPH NOLTE DAVID, NOLTE DAVID JOSEPH, ROB MALONE, TIM BRADSHAW, David Nolte
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8 facts about this song
General Information"Lately" is a song by American singer-songfriend, Macy Gray. It is a part of her studio album, "The Sellout."
- The single was released in June 2010 by Concord Records.
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Song CreditsThis rhythm and blues song was written by Gray along with Cassandra O'Neal, Phillip White, and Jared Lee Gosselin.
- The music was produced by Jared Lee Gosselin and Phillip White.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not making it onto major music charts, the song Lately was well received by fans and critics alike.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was released but didn't gain quite as much attention as Gray's other works.
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Performance HighlightsThe song was performed live by Macy Gray during her promo tour through America and Europe.
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Style and Composition"Lately" is considered to be a contemporary R&B song, depicting Gray's unique style and artistry.
- The song also displays her soulful and distinct raspy vocal style.
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ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising Gray's vocal performance.
- Critics also praised Gray for her ability to remain consistent in the quality of her music.
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Other Notable MentionsAlthough "Lately" didn't chart, the parent album "The Sellout" charted at number 38 in UK Albums Chart which was a significant achievement.
- The song represents Gray's return to her basic sound, enriched by her years of experience in the industry since her debut in the late 90s with no compromise to commercial pressures.
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