Someone
Diddy, SWV
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[Puff] Lookin' at my Rollie, it's about that time For SWV to drop a jam on mine Playa's talk the talk but they can't walk it We make the whole country bounce when we New York it Don't speak about it, be about it Seein' Puff on your tube, feelin' weak about it I got the skill of an actor, wind chill factor Minus five five, coolest man alive Baby, who dat is? Oh, that's just Puff Daddy Keep you on my mind, like I keep me on my shine And I feel fine Sex real time While I'm in your deck on rewind Oh I make it hot, till you're jellin' what PD got Since PD rock, see me not So many bricks I build a tenement We'll do the freaky thing baby girl If you're into it [SWV] I'm looking for a lover that Can make a sacrifice A lover that will understand Will always be by my side I pray the Lord so I can find My Mr. Right So who can it be the one for me I need Someone that I can believe Someone to satisfy me I need love Someone who's faithful and true Oh baby, can it be you I need love Oh, can it be that you're the one And I've been too blind to see You're everything I'll ever need Someone will love me for me I want to know, I want to see My destiny If your love is true I'll love you too 'Cause I need Someone that I can believe Someone to satisfy me I need love Someone who's faithful and true Oh baby, can it be you I need love Someone that I can believe Someone to satisfy me I need love Someone who's faithful and true Oh baby, can it be you I need love You could be the one Love of a lifetime Oh baby can it be the one for me I need to know Want you to be mine Baby, why can't you be my everything [Puff] Check this out You all know the Steve's, SWV's Gone for a minute Chillin' cross seas Back on the scene Pocket full of cream, now Gone so long thought they was locked in the Penile Meanwhile They be bumpin' in the clubs Can we get freaky tonight, sho' 'nuff Puff and J-Dub Platinum stats, plush oriental rugs, and platinum plaques Come on You could be the one Love of a lifetime Oh baby can it be the one for me I need to know Want you to be mine Baby, why can't you be my everything Someone that I can believe Someone to satisfy me I need love Someone who's faithful and true Oh baby, can it be you I need love
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Written by: William Darden, Todd Anthony Shaw, Harve Pierre, Kit Walker, Kelly Price, Jeremy Graham, Khary Turner, Mason Betha, Deric Micheal Angelettie, Sean Combs, Christopher Wallace, Christopher E Martin, Jeffery Walker
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"Someone" by SWV was released on July 7, 1997. It was part of the group's third studio album titled "Release Some Tension."
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CollaborationsThe song features the guest vocals of award-winning rapper, Puff Daddy.
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Song Genre"Someone" is a blend of R&B, soul, and hip hop, reflecting the flavor of late '90s popular music.
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Chart Performance"Someone" was successful on the charts, reaching No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 5 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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SongwritersThe song was penned by powerful music industry names including Sean "Puffy" Combs, The Notorious B.I.G., and others.
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Inspiration"Someone" samples 'Ten Crack Commandments' by The Notorious B.I.G., indicating the group's inspiration from an array of hip-hop influences.
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Track LengthThe official running time of "Someone" is 4 minutes and 6 seconds.
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Critical ReceptionCritics largely praised "Someone" for its catchy hooks and laid-back groove.
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Album Success"Release Some Tension," the album featuring "Someone," was certified gold by the RIAA, proving its widespread popularity.
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Multi-language VersionsThe song "Someone" has been translated and covered in several languages, showcasing its universal appeal.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Someone" was directed by the renowned director Hype Williams, adding to the song's appeal.
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SWV DisbandmentUnfortunately, not long after the release of "Someone," SWV announced that they were disbanding, making the song one of their last releases as a group before their breakup.
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ReunionSWV reunion in 2005 breathed a new lease of life into some of their hits including "Someone," which gained new popularity with the younger audiences.
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Live Performance"Someone" has been performed live by SWV at numerous concerts and events, demonstrating its enduring allure.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, indicating its lasting influence in the music industry.
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