Suffocate

J. Holiday

About Suffocate

"Suffocate" is a song by American R&B singer J. Holiday. It is the third single released from his debut album Back of My Lac'. The song was released as a digital download and sent to mainly urban radio stations. "Suffocate" debuted at number 96 on the Billboard and eventually peaked at number 18.


Year:
2008
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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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J. Holiday

Nahum Grymes (born November 29, 1984), better known by his stage name J. Holiday, is an Eritrean-born American recording artist and songwriter. He came into prominence in 2007 with his breakthrough hit "Bed", peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. more »

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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.
Album Information
The song is from J. Holiday's debut studio album titled "Back of My Lac'."
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.
Audience Reception
The song was very well received and praised by music critics for its unique and soulful sound.
Release Data
"Suffocate" was released in the United States on October 2, 2007.
Song Certification
"Suffocate" was certified platinum by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).
Writing Credits
The song was written by J. Holiday himself alongside Greg Curtis, The Underdogs, and The Platinum Brothers.
Music Video Reception
The music video was also widely regarded and even earned a nomination at the 2008 BET Awards for Viewer's Choice.
Performances
Following the success of the song, J. Holiday performed it live on several television shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show and Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Suffocate" detail a longing and passionate feeling of being so deeply in love with someone that it's hard to breathe.
Musical Arrangement
The melody of the song has been praised for its seamless blending of classic R&B sound with modern day elements.
Length of the song
The official length of the song is 3 minutes and 41 seconds.
J. Holiday's Recognition
After the success of "Suffocate", J. Holiday was considered one of the promising newcomers in the R&B music industry.
Notable Rankings
Apart 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.
Influence
The song's popularity has caused it to be covered and referenced by many artists in their songs since its release.

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