Girlfriend
Pebbles
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To believe Or not to believe That is the question It just takes a street degree You've lied your last lie And I've cried my last cry I'm out the door, babe There's other fish in the sea Girl, make a list Go out and find yourself a new bad thing Girl, you need a trip 'Cause he's not worth the misery and pain Just remember how he would tell you lies And then pretend that everything is so sweet Why should you sacrifice If you're not satisfied He's just a canine runnin' 'round in heat Girlfriend How could you let him treat you so bad, oh Girlfriend You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh Girlfriend How could you let him treat you so bad, oh Girlfriend You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh Girl, you must resist Don't let him squirm his way into your heart No, girl, I must insist You've got to stop the fool before he starts Just remember how he was so untrue With all the tacky things he did to you No need to signify 'Cause he's not worth your time You need to find someone that's true to you Girlfriend How could you let him treat you so bad, oh Girlfriend You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh Girlfriend How could you let him treat you so bad (baby don't be sad, no) Girlfriend You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh To believe Or not to believe That is the question It just takes a street degree You've lied your last lie And I've cried my last cry I'm out the door, babe There's other fish in the sea Cute (cute, cute, cute) Hey Deele, sing To believe Or not to believe That is the question It just takes a street degree You've lied your last lie And I've cried my last cry I'm out the door, babe There's other fish in the sea Girlfriend How could you let him treat you so bad Girlfriend You know you were the best he ever had Girlfriend How could you let him treat you so bad, oh Girlfriend You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh Girlfriend How could you let him treat you so bad (baby don't be sad, no) Girlfriend You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh Don't let him put you down Girl, he's been messing around You've been used, abused Baby, make your move You've learned your lesson now So turn this hurt around You ain't no fool, 'cause you've got to bust loose Girlfriend How could you let him treat you so bad, oh Girlfriend You know you were the best he ever had, oh, oh, oh Don't let him put you down Girl, he's been messing around You've been used, abused Baby, make your move You've learned your lesson now So turn this hurt around Don't be no fool, 'cause you've got to bust loose
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Written by: ANTONIO REID, KENNETH EDMONDS
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"Girlfriend" is a single by American R&B singer Pebbles from her self-titled debut studio album. The song was released in 1987.
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Commercial SuccessIt quickly became a big hit, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This made it one of Pebbles' most successful songs.
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Influence on Music Charts"Girlfriend" also topped the Billboard Hot Black Singles chart for two weeks in 1988, further cementing Pebbles' place in R&B music history.
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Song ProductionThe track was produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, who were prominent figures in the 80s/90s R&B and pop music scene.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'Girlfriend' was an MTV staple and was noted for its high production values. The video depicted a narrative around the song's lyrics of a woman suspecting her man of infidelity.
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Notable CoverThe British pop group 'Eternal' covered 'Girlfriend' for their 1997 album 'Always & Forever'.
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Influence on Other ArtistsThe song has influenced and continues to be sampled by a number of hip-hop and R&B artists, signifying its enduring appeal.
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Award RecognitionThe song was nominated for 'Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single – Female' at the 1988 Soul Train Music Awards.
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Multinational SuccessAside from its success in the United States, the song also charted in several other countries including the UK, Netherlands, and New Zealand.
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Public ReviewsThe song received positive reviews from most music critics, with many praising its production and Pebbles' vocal performance.
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Album SuccessThe success of 'Girlfriend' significantly contributed to her album’s platinum status in America. The record sold over a million copies.
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Live PerformancesPebbles often performed the song live on various music TV shows, including 'Soul Train' and 'Top of the Pops'.
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