Tell Me 'Bout It

Joss Stone

About Tell Me 'Bout It

"Tell Me 'bout It" is a song by English singer and songwriter Joss Stone from her third studio album, Introducing Joss Stone (2007). It was written by Stone, Raphael Saadiq and Robert Ozuna (half of the duo Jake and the Phatman), and produced by Saadiq. The song was released in March 2007 as the album's lead single. The single debuted at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart on 11 March 2007, but it fell to number forty the week after, staying on the chart for three weeks only. Having previously topped the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart, "Tell Me 'bout It" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 83 in late March, becoming Stone's first solo single to enter the chart. The song was used in the second episode of the first season of The CW's series Gossip Girl, titled "The Wild Brunch", which originally aired on 25 September 2007. It was also used in the soundtrack to the 2007 EA Sports video game NBA Live 08, and Saints Row 2. 


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Joss, how much lovin' do you need?
Do you need it once a day? Twice a day?
Three times a day? Four times a day?
You gotta let me know

I need a little lovin? at least two times a day
So when I call you, boy, you better run here right away
Let's have a show of hands, who's addicted to their man?
If I could do the things I want to you you'd be changin' all your plans

You want to say I'm yours, I want to say get it
You want to say, so say, I know what you're thinkin', babe

So tell me, babe
(Tell me ?bout it)
Tell me how you feel
(How you feel)
And if the feelin?s real
(Feelin?s real)
Tell me what's the deal
(Hey, hey, hey)

Gon' tell you ?bout it
(Tell me ?bout it)
Tell you how I feel
(How I feel)
And if the feelin?s real
(Feelin?s real)
Let's seal the deal
(Hey, hey, hey)

What you think about me and you bein' together?
Could you break or shake my cold and stormy weather?
Hey, have you got this under control?
Show me you know about a woman?s soul

Gon' tell me ?bout it
(Tell me ?bout it)
Tell me how you feel
(How you feel)
And if the feelin?s real
(Feelin?s real)
Tell me what's the deal
(Hey, hey, hey)

Gon' tell you ?bout it
(Tell me ?bout it)
Tell you how I feel
(How I feel)
And if the feelin?s real
(Feelin?s real)
Let's seal the deal, seal the deal
(Hey, hey, hey)

I?ll make you feel the way you wanna feel
I love how it?s real, we're one in two minds
Maybe you'll stick, you'd better be quick
I hope that you heard me right

Tell me, tell me 'cause I won't wait
Suspense, I just hate, so spit it out now
If you feelin' like I do
Won't you come and do it to me?

So tell me, babe
(Tell me ?bout it)
Tell me how you feel
(How you feel)
And if the feelin?s real
(Feelin?s real)
Tell me what's the deal
(Hey, hey, hey)

Gon' tell you ?bout it
(Tell me ?bout it)
Tell you how I feel
(How I feel)
And if the feelin?s real
(Feelin?s real)
Let's seal the deal, seal the deal
(Hey, hey, hey)

Tell me 'bout it
(Tell me 'bout it)
Tell me 'bout it, baby
Tell me 'bout it
Tell me 'bout it, baby
(I really wanna know)

Tell me 'bout it
(Come on now, what's your story?)
Tell me 'bout it, baby
Tell me

Tell me, baby
Tell me, baby

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Joss Stone

Jocelyn Eve Stoker (born 11 April 1987), better known by her stage name Joss Stone, is an English soul singer, songwriter and actress. Stone rose to fame in late 2003 with her multi-platinum debut album, The Soul Sessions, which made the 2004 Mercury Prize shortlist. Her second album, the equally multi-platinum Mind Body & Soul, topped the UK Albums Chart for one week and spawned the top ten hit "You Had Me", Stone's most successful single on the UK Singles Chart to date. Both album and single each received one nomination at the 2005 Grammy Awards, while Stone herself was nominated for Best New Artist, and in an annual BBC poll of music critics, Sound of 2004 was ranked fifth as a predicted breakthrough act of 2004. She became the youngest British female … more »

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Written by: JOSS STONE, RAPHAEL SAADIQ, ROBERT C. JR. OZUNA

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"Tell Me 'Bout It" is a song by British artist Joss Stone. It was released by Virgin Records as the lead single from her third studio album, "Introducing Joss Stone," in 2007.
Reception
The song became Stone's first and, to date, only song to enter the top 100 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Chart Performance
Even though it didn't make a huge impact on US charts, "Tell Me 'Bout It" performed relatively better in European countries, charting within the top 30 in Italy and Netherlands.
Confidence Booster
The song represents a boost of confidence for Stone who stated that working on the track gave her a new perspective of showing true feelings without fear of judgment from others.
Behind the Song
"Tell Me 'Bout It" was written by Stone herself, along with Raphael Saadiq and Robert Ozuna, showcasing her role not just as a singer, but as a songwriter too.
Musical Style
The song is known for its raw, soul-meets-funk sound that harks back to the '60s and '70s, displaying Stone's ability to reflect the soul and R&B genre at a young age.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Bryan Barber and starred Stone along with several dancers in a very colourful, energetic and expressive footage.
Controversy
Despite the moderate chart success of "Tell Me 'Bout It", Stone received some criticism from purists who felt that she was straying too far from her soul and R&B roots.
Live Performances
Stone has performed "Tell Me 'Bout It" in various television shows including "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
Song Legacy
Despite initial polarized reviews, "Tell Me 'Bout It" has become a notable song in Stone's discography and remains a popular track in her live sets.

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