Give It to Me Right

Melanie Fiona

About Give It to Me Right

"Give It to Me Right" is a song by Canadian R&B singer Melanie Fiona from her debut album, The Bridge (2009). Written and produced by Andrea Martin, the track was sent to radio outlets as the album's lead single on February 28, 2009. It heavily samples the 1968 hit "Time of the Season" by The Zombies. The music video for "Give It to Me Right" ranked at #74 on BET's Notarized: Top 100 Videos of 2009 countdown.


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Okay, okay,
He's got my number and
You can't, you can't
Warn me baby here I am
Either you make the time
Or just forget me

I'm not, I'm not
Tryna run your life
That's why, that's why
I'm nobody's wife
But when I want, when I want it
You gotta be ready

I don't want it all the time,
But when I get it,
I better be satisfied
So give it to me right,
Or don't give it to me at all

I don't think you understand,
How real it is for me to find
A man who thinks he can
So give it to me right,
Or don't give it to me at all
Yeah yeah

On time, on time
I expect you to be
All mine, all mine
Baby in my fantasy
You can't get it right,
Then just forget it

No ways OK
For you to go around
Uh uh, today
You better make a touch down
You know what I like,
Won't you accept it

I don't want it all the time,
But when I want it,
You better make me smile
So give it to me right,
Or don't give it to me at all

I don't think you understand,
If you can't please me,
I know someone who can
Give it to me right,
Or don't give it to me at all

This is the real life baby
This is the life that makes me say
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

This is the real thing baby
When I'm alone I can make me say
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I don't want it all the time,
But when I want it
You better make me smile
So give it to me right,
Or don't give it to me at all

I don't think you understand,
If you can't please me,
I know someone who can
So give it to me right,
Or don't give it to me at all

Give it to me right
Give it to me right

Give it to me right,
Or don't give it to me at all

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Melanie Fiona

Melanie Fiona Hallim (born July 4, 1983) is a two-time Grammy Award-winning Canadian R&B recording artist. She was born and raised in Toronto. more »

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Written by: ANDREA MARTIN, R. ARGENT

Lyrics © MARQUIS SONGS USA , Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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8 facts about this song

Song Details
"Give It to Me Right" is a song recorded by Canadian R&B singer Melanie Fiona. - This single was released on February 28, 2009. - It is the debut single off her first album, "The Bridge."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 41 on the UK Singles Chart. - In the United States, it reached number 20 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. - It also charted in New Zealand and Belgium.
Song Inspiration
"Give It to Me Right" was inspired by the 1968 song "Time of the Season" by The Zombies. - The music and melody are notably sampled from "Time of the Season."
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Anthony Mandler and premiered in early March 2009. - In the video, Fiona portrays a woman who demands respect and knows what she wants in a relationship.
Critical Reception
Critics noted Melanie Fiona's powerful voice and the song's funky, old-school vibe. - The song was praised for its blend of classic soul and contemporary R&B.
Song Production
The song was produced by Andrea Martin and Future Cut. - Andrea Martin helped Melanie Fiona co-write "Give it to Me Right."
Notable Performances
Melanie Fiona performed "Give It to Me Right" on numerous occasions, including on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and at the BET Awards Pre-party.
Personal Significance
The song was special to Melanie Fiona as it established her as a singer to watch in the music industry. - "Give It to Me Right" helped her to secure nominations for the 2010 Grammy Awards.

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