You
Chris Brown
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Now every girl I been with (been with) after you, baby, just ain't the same (No no no no no no ) Recently I had a girl and her name was Nikki but she left me Cause I called her your name (No no no no) I been on that rebound tip I can't believe it You got me feeling like this And every other morning, it's your face that I miss Man, ya boy's sick Cause shawty was a ten And I was on that when I was with you You (you)[Repeat x7] Girl when I was with you You (you)[Repeat x7] Yeah, girl, with You (you)[Repeat x7] Girl, when I was with you You (you)[Repeat x7] You And every other phone call, it's 9 one of ) one of ma dogs Man, I just seen Keyshia and Nikki and them in the mall So what did she have on? Gucci jeans, baby tee, Air Force Ones, hair all done Damn, (Man) please don't tell me no more Man, my heart is so sore I wanna reclaim her But you'll never get over what I put you through There's nothing that I wouldn't do Man, my mama loved you It's my fault I wasn't true But I was on that shh when I was with You (you)[Repeat x7] Girl when I was with you You (you)[Repeat x7] Yeah, girl, with You (you)[Repeat x7] Girl, when I was with you You (you)[Repeat x7] You Girl, I know it's way too late To even say I'm sorry babe I wanna pick uh-uh up the phone But inside my heart I know I'm wrong And I still wanna be ya man But I thought it through time and time again This road that I'm travelin' on Will lead me lost and all alone When I (When I was with) You (you)[Repeat x7] Girl when I was with you You (you)[Repeat x7] Yeah, girl, with You (you)[Repeat x7] Girl, when I was with you You (you)[Repeat x7] You Hey Oh ! Yeah You [Repeats]
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Written by: CALVIN BROADUS, KAMAL IBN JOHN FAREED, KEVIN GILLIAM, RAPHAEL SAADIQ
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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9 facts about this song
SONG COMPOSITION"You" is one of Chris Brown’s songs which was released as the B-side to his debut single, “Run It!”. The song was never released as a single but gained popularity nonetheless.
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SONG POPULARITYEven though "You" was not officially released as a single, the song gained significant popularity on music streaming platforms and accrued plenty of radio play.
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SONG VIBEPredominantly written in a minor key, “You” exudes a distinctly smooth R&B vibe in keeping with Chris Brown’s well-known style. It showcases Brown's vocal versatility, seamlessly blending rhythm and blues with pop.
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ARTIST PERFORMANCESDuring the earlier days of his career, Chris Brown often performed "You" live during music concerts, further contributing to the song's popularity.
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REFERENT"You" is one of Chris Brown's most romantic songs and is often associated with affectionate feelings and love, making it a common track on many romantic playlists.
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SONGWRITINGChris Brown's lyrics in "You" are introspective and emotionally revealing, showcasing his songwriting skills and his ability to express deep emotions through his music.
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ALBUM RELEASE"You" was included in Chris Brown's self-titled debut studio album, which was released in 2005. The album was a commercial success and "You" was one of the songs that paved the path to Brown's widespread acclaim.
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CRITICAL RESPONSEEven though "You" is not one of Chris Brown's chart-topping hits, it is still favored by many fans and critics for its melodious rhythm, heartfelt lyrics, and Brown's impressive vocals.
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SONG INFLUENCEThe song “You” was instrumental in solidifying Chris Brown's place in the R&B genre. Its influence has been seen in many of Brown’s later works, which combine elements of R&B and pop music.
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