If I Had No Loot
Tony! Toni! Toné!
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Da-da-da-day, da-da-da-da-day-ay, Da-da-da-day, da-da-da-da-day-ay Da-da-da-day, da-da-da-da-day-ay If the shoe fits I want you to wear it, and wear it good, ah-ah, ah-ah-yeah, ah-ah-hah Talkin' 'bout them times when I was by myself, I would always be lookin' for somebody else But as time went on I had a talk with my mind, friends like you and you I gotta leave behind And so, you call me your friend but you only want my gifts And I'll never see you if I had no loot, I'll never see them I'm just glad I know the truth and I'm payin' my own bills and I'll never ever depend on you Friends and enemies around me everyday, I can't believe half the things they say Takin' me for granted givin' no credit at all, I'll just keep bouncin' like a bouncin' ball Everybody seems to disappear on me, can't trust no one as far as I can see If I could be that fly that's on the wall, listenin' to my friends talk about it all You call me your friend but you only want my gifts And I'll never see you if I had no loot, I'll never see them I'm just glad I know the truth and I'm payin' my own bills And I'll never ever depend on you, some soul you are I don't mean to step on nobody's foot, but ah - When I need somebody there's nobody to call When they need me, my phone rings off the wall But these are my friends and that so what they say Constantly takin' from me everyday, you say You call me your friend but you only want my gifts And I'll never see you if I had no loot, I'll never see them I'm just glad I know the truth and I'm payin' my own bills And I'll never ever depend on you, some soul you are
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Written by: O'SHEA JACKSON, JOHN M. BAUTISTA, BERNARD WORRELL, GEORGE CLINTON, ANTHONY WHEATON, WILLIAM EARL COLLINS, STEVE CROPPER, EDDIE FLOYD, RAPHAEL WIGGINS, WILLIAM H. HARRIS
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12 facts about this song
Release Information“If I Had No Loot” was released on June 1, 1993 by Tony! Toni! Toné!
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Chart PositionThe song peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. On the R&B chart, “If I Had No Loot" ranked in at number 1.
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Album DetailsIt is the first single from their album, "Sons of Soul", released in 1993. It was the band's third studio album.
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PopularityThe song was one of the band’s most successful singles and its popularity helped propel the album to double platinum status.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song features cameos by several artists and celebrities including Queen Latifah and Tyra Banks.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its fusion of the new jack swing style with soul music, something that Tony! Toni! Toné! became famous for.
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Sample Usage"If I Had No Loot" samples three songs - Johnny "Guitar" Watson's "Superman Lover", Stevie Wonder's "Don't You Worry 'Bout a Thing", and The Jackson 5's "The Love You Save".
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Lyrics ThemeThe song tells a story about the struggles of dealing with fair-weather friends, expressing the narrative through a catchy rhythm and engaging melodies.
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Band MembersThe song was performed by the group members D'wayne Wiggins, Raphael Saadiq, and Timothy Christian Riley.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by numerous artists, indicating its enduring appeal and influence in the music industry.
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Award NominationDespite its commercial success the song didn't clinch any awards, but the album "Sons of Soul" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album.
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Live PerformancesThe band has performed the song in several live performances, further enhancing its popularity. Despite the group's split, "If I Had No Loot" remains a fan favorite in live performances by the individual members.
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