Friend of Mine
Kelly Price
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She was of friend of mine She left with my man She lied, cheated Took all I had She was a friend of mine She used what she knew She lied, cheated And left me confused I feel so lost Don't know why this has happened to me, um My closet friend, I never could have thought it could be You were someone, Someone I really thought I could trust But my man, you laid And I'm betrayed She was of friend of mine She left with my man She lied, cheated Took all I had She was a friend of mine She used what she knew She lied, cheated And left me confused Thicker than blood Wherever there was me there was you, um My all was your all, But that wasn't enough for you You had to see, And tired to walk a mile in my shoes In my head, In my bed Betrayed by my best friend She was of friend of mine She left with my man She lied, cheated Took all I had She was a friend of mine She used what she knew She lied, cheated And left me confused I want to know why, why? You were my friend, why? I gave you all I had, why? Everything, everything that you wanted, why? You were my friend, why? Oh! My sister, why? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, why?
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Written by: Jeffery Walker, Jimmy Seals, Steven Jordan, Kelly Price, Anthony Dent, Dash Crofts
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release and Album"Friend of Mine" is the debut single of American R&B singer Kelly Price. It was released in 1998 and is included in her debut studio album titled "Soul of a Woman."
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved considerable success, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Different VersionsThere are two versions of "Friend of Mine." The original solo version and the remix version featuring R&B singers R. Kelly and Ronald Isley.
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High-profile CollaborationsThe remix version of "Friend of Mine" is well-known for its star-studded involvement. Ronald Isley and R. Kelly performed parts in the song, and the latter also wrote and produced the remix.
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Narrative ContentThe song tells a story of betrayal where the protagonist’s husband has an affair with her best friend.
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Music Video AppearanceThe music video features Kelly Price, R. Kelly, and Ronald Isley, and it simultaneously tells the song's narrative visually.
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Grammy Nomination"Friend of Mine" fetched Kelly Price her first ever Grammy nomination in 1999. The track was nominated for Best R&B Vocal Performance – Female.
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Song's Legacy"Friend of Mine" paved the way for Kelly's career. Following the success of the song, she became a sought-after backup singer for many artists, including Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin.
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Co-writing CreditIn addition to Kelly Price, other co-writers of the song include Anthony "Shep" Crawford, a renowned music producer and composer.
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DedicationThe album "Soul of a Woman" including the song "Friend of Mine", was dedicated to the memory of Price's sister who died due to a brain tumor.
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