Just a Friend
Biz Markie
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Have you ever met a girl that you tried to date But a year to make love she wanted you to wait Let me tell ya a story of my situation I was talkin' to this girl from the U.S. nation The way that I met her was on tour at a concert She had long hair and a short miniskirt I just got onstage drippin', pourin' with sweat I was walkin' through the crowd and gues who I met I whispered in her ear, come to the picture booth So I can ask you some questions to see if you are a hundred proof I asked her her name, she said blah-blah-blah She had 9/10 pants and a very big bra I took a couple of flicks and she was enthused I said, how do you like the show? She said, "I was very amused" I started throwin' bass, she started throwin' back mid-range But when I sprung the question, she acted kind of strange Then when I asked, do ya have a man, she tried to pretend She said, "no I don't, I only have a friend" Come on, I'm not even goin' for it This is what I'm goin' sing You, you got what I need but you say he's just a friend And you say he's just a friend, oh baby You, you got what I need but you say he's just a friend But you say he's just a friend, oh baby You, you got what I need but you say he's just a friend But you say he's just a friend So I took blah-blah's word for it at this time I thought just havin' a friend couldn't be no crime 'Cause I have friends and that's a fact Like Agnes, Agatha, Germaine, and Jacq Forget about that, let's go into the story About a girl named blah-blah-blah that adored me So we started talkin', getttin' familiar Spendin' a lot of time so we can build up A relationship or some understanding How it's gonna be in the future we was plannin' Everything sounded so dandy and sweet I had no idea I was in for a treat After this was established, everything was cool The tour was over and she went back to school I called every day to see how she was doin' Every time that I called her it seemed somethin' was brewin' I called her on my dime, picked up, and then I called again I said, yo, who was that? Oh, he's just a friend Don't gimme that, don't ever gimme that Jus' bust this You, you got what I need but you say he's just a friend And you say he's just a friend, oh baby You, you got what I need but you say he's just a friend But you say he's just a friend, oh baby You, you got what I need but you say he's just a friend But you say he's just a friend So I came to her college on a surprise visit To see my girl that was so exquisite It was a school day, I knew she was there The first semester of the school year I went to a gate to ask where was her dorm This guy made me fill out a visitor's form He told me where it was and I as on my way To see my baby doll, I was happy to say I arrived in front of the dormitory Yo, could you tell me where is door three? They showed me where it was for the moment I didn't know I was in for such an event So I came to her room and opened the door Oh, snap! Guess what I saw? A fella tongue-kissin' my girl in the mouth, I was so in shock my heart went down south So please listen to the message that I say Don't ever talk to a girl who says she just has a friend
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Written by: Marcel Theo Hall
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Just a Friend" by Biz Markie was released in September 1989.
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Album AttributionThe song is included as a track on Markie's second studio album, "The Biz Never Sleeps.”
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Chart PerformanceIt peaked at number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, making it the rapper’s highest-charting single.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Just a Friend" is known for its distinctive scenes featuring Biz Markie wearing a powdered wig, playing a piano and singing off-key.
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Bootstrap StoryMarkie wrote "Just a Friend" based on his personal experiences when a woman he was interested in romantically told him they could be just friends.
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CollaborationsThe song has been sampled and interpolated by numerous artists, such as Ghostface Killah, Mario, and Austin Mahone.
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Song's LegacyIn 2008, the enduring popularity of "Just a Friend" led it to be ranked at number 100 on VH1's list of the 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs.
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Shout-OutsRolling Stone Magazine mentioned "Just a Friend" as one of the greatest one-hit wonders of all time.
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Pitch-Perfect AppearanceThe song was also featured prominently in the 2009 hit movie "The Hangover."
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Memorable LyricsKnown for its repetitive theme and catchy chorus, "Oh baby, you, you got what I need. But you say he's just a friend..."
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Song's Uplifting ToneDespite its themes of unrequited love and friend-zoning, "Just a Friend" has a light and almost cheerful tone that has made it a fan-favorite.
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GrammyIt was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance, but lost to Young MC's "Bust A Move."
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Global RecognitionThe song's fame wasn't just limited to the U.S., it reached number 24 in the UK Singles Chart in April 1990.
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Song's Structure"Just a Friend" features Markie alternately rapping and singing, giving the song its unique and enjoyable flavor.
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Sample OriginThe song includes a sample of the 1968 song "You Got What I Need" recorded by Freddie Scott.
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