Suffocate
J. Holiday
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Now even though I try to play it off I'm thinkin' 'bout you all day long And I can't wait for shorty to come through From your lips and back up to your eyes My hands on your hips when we grind I'm fantasizin' 'bout what I'm gon' do to you Got me fiendin' for her love, can't lie Man, you should see how she got me Spendin' all this time with her And I couldn't leave her if I wanted to Her love turns men into fools Tell me what a man is to do 'Cause I can't breathe when you talk to me I can't breathe when you're touchin' me I suffocate when you're away from me So much love you take from me I'm goin' outta my mind I can't breathe when you talk to me I can't breathe when you're touchin' me I suffocate when you're away from me So much love you take from me I'm goin' outta my mind Whenever we up in this bed And my fingers all in your hair I wonder if you feel me watchin' you 'Cause I can't go a night without your lovin' Got me lookin' at this phone Every time it rings, I hope it's you, girl Got me bracin' for your love And I've fallen for you, I can't lie I just wanna be with you And yes, she got me there, I said it Somebody call the paramedics Tell 'em to hurry up and come through 'Cause I can't breathe when you talk to me I can't breathe when you're touchin' me I suffocate when you're away from me So much love you take from me I'm goin' outta my mind Can't breathe when you talk to me I can't breathe when you're touchin' me I suffocate when you're away from me So much love you take from me I'm goin' outta my mind Don't ever leave me, girl I need you inside my world I can't go a day without you And see, nobody else will ever do I'll never feel like I feel with you 'Cause I can't breathe when you talk to me I can't breathe when you're touchin' me I suffocate when you're away from me So much love you take from me I'm goin' outta my mind I can't breathe when you talk to me I can't breathe when you're touchin' me I suffocate when you're away from me So much love you take from me I'm goin' outta my mind Ooh, no, no, I can't breathe Ooh, no, no, I can't breathe Ooh, no, no, I can't breathe, ooh, no, no Ooh, no, no, I can't breathe Ooh, no, no, I can't breathe
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Suffocate" by J. Holiday is classified under the R&B (Rhythm and Blues) Genre.
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Album InformationThe song is from J. Holiday's debut studio album titled "Back of My Lac'."
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Success Ranking"Suffocate" was a huge success and reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States.
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Audience ReceptionThe song was very well received and praised by music critics for its unique and soulful sound.
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Release Data"Suffocate" was released in the United States on October 2, 2007.
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Song Certification"Suffocate" was certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
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Writing CreditsThe song was written by J. Holiday himself alongside Greg Curtis, The Underdogs, and The Platinum Brothers.
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Music Video ReceptionThe music video was also widely regarded and even earned a nomination at the 2008 BET Awards for Viewer's Choice.
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PerformancesFollowing the success of the song, J. Holiday performed it live on several television shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Suffocate" detail a longing and passionate feeling of being so deeply in love with someone that it's hard to breathe.
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Musical ArrangementThe melody of the song has been praised for its seamless blending of classic R&B sound with modern day elements.
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Length of the songThe official length of the song is 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
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J. Holiday's RecognitionAfter the success of "Suffocate", J. Holiday was considered one of the promising newcomers in the R&B music industry.
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Notable RankingsApart from reaching No.2 on Billboard R&B chart, the song also charted No.18 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No.27 on the Pop 100 chart.
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InfluenceThe song's popularity has caused it to be covered and referenced by many artists in their songs since its release.
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