Street Symphony

Monica

About Street Symphony

"Street Symphony" is a song by American R&B singer Monica, written by producer Dallas Austin [and Gary White] for her second studio album, The Boy Is Mine (1998). It was released in US as the album's fourth single in mid-to-late 1999, and peaked at number 50 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. The orchestral background in the song was performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The video, directed by Darren Grant, received limited airplay on BET and MTV. "Street Symphony" is her first song that did not chart in the top ten. In Australia it was released as "Street Symphony/Right Here Waiting". 


Year:
1999
5:34
87 
#2

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There's something that I wanna say 
I feel a little out of place 
But I need you to make that change 
You promised, to keep me out of the rain 
I love the cars and everything 
The diamond rings but I loved you much more, baby 

You said, that you were gonna stop when you 
Had enough, you'd do what you had to do 
Now you, like the profession you've made it for yourself 
You said, you cared about me and you 
Now all, you wanna do is hustle you 
Gotta choose, whatcha gonna do and am I worth it to you baby 

Never thought I'd be afraid to trust (to trust) 
Somebody that I love so much 
If I can get him out of the streets 
Then he could come back to me 
Now I see that there ain't no "us" 
Baby to me that's a definite plus 
If I can't get you out of the streets 
Then you don't need to be with me 

Do you love me like you say 
Maybe you could get away 
From the life of doin' the wrong things 
You promised 
Don't make me read about it babe 
Think of me before I'm gone 
Cause when I'm gone, it will be to late (oh yeah babe) 

You said, that you were gonna stop when you 
Had enough, you'd do what you had to do 
Now you, like the profession you've made it for yourself (made it for yourself) 
You said, you cared about me and you 
Now all, you wanna do is hustle you (you you) 
Gotta choose, whatcha gonna do when I'm not worth it to you baby 

Never thought I'd be afraid to trust 
Somebody that I love so much 
If I can get him out of the streets 
Then he could come back to me 
Now I see that there ain't no "us" 
Baby to me that's a definite plus 
If I can't get you out of the streets 
Then you don't need to be with me 

Never thought I'd be afraid to trust (Never, never, never) 
Somebody that I love so much 
If I can get him out of the streets 
Then he could come back to me (come back, to me) 
Now I see that there ain't no "us" (there ain't no us baby) 
Baby to me that's a definite plus 
If I can't get you out of the streets (If I Can Get You Outta the streets) 
Then you don't need to be with me (Then you don't need to be with me) 

Oh, oh, mmm yeah yeah........yeah 
Oh yeah yeah... 
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah 
Oooooooooooooo ohhh 

Never thought I'd be afraid to trust (Never thought I) 
Somebody that I love so much (Somebody I love, somebody I love) 
If I can get him out of the streets 
Then he could come back to me 
Now I see that there ain't no "us" (baby, baby, baby, yeah) 
Baby to me that's a definite plus 
If I can't get you out of the streets (oh oh, if I can get you outta the 
streets) 
Charge it to the game, baby 

Visit the streets or me (Visit the streets) 
The job has taken over pain (The job's taken over) 
I know I've gotta leave (I know I know) 
Cause you weren't there for me (You weren't there for me he he he)

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Monica

Monica Denise Brown (née Arnold; born October 24, 1980) professionally known as Monica, is an American R&B singer–songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, Monica began performing as a child and became part of a traveling gospel choir, at the age of ten. Guided by producers Dallas Austin and Tim & Bob, she signed with Arista Records at age thirteen and released her debut album Miss Thang in 1995. Its first two singles "Don't Take It Personal" and "Before You Walk out of My Life" made her the youngest recording act to ever have two consecutive chart-topping hits on the US Billboard Top R&B Singles chart. more »

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Written by: DALLAS AUSTIN

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Street Symphony" is a track produced by Dallas Austin. Dallas Austin is an instrumental figure in the R&B music industry, with notable works including tracks for TLC, Boyz II Men, Madonna, and Michael Jackson.
Album's Track Listing
It is the third track from Monica’s sophomore studio album "The Boy Is Mine," which was released in 1998.
Genre Definition
Musically, the song "Street Symphony" falls within the R&B and hip-hop genres with classical music elements. It is a fusion of contemporary sounds with classical undertones giving it a unique musical identity.
Classical Elements
The song was arranged with the help of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, combining hip-hop beats with full orchestration to produce a content-rich listening experience.
Song Lyrics
Monica mentioned in interviews that the lyrics of "Street Symphony" hit home for personal reasons. The song's lyrics speak about a love that is both complex and deeply felt.
Album Success
The album "The Boy Is Mine," which includes "Street Symphony," was widely successful and topped the Billboard 200 charts in the U.S. It was also certified triple platinum.
Co-writing Credits
Monica Arnold, known professionally as Monica, co-wrote "Street Symphony" together with Dallas Austin. This made her one of the youngest R&B stars to receive writing credits on her own songs.
Music Video
A music video was released for "Street Symphony," directed by Darren Grant. The video depicted Monica singing in a concert setting with an orchestra.
Award Recognition
Although "Street Symphony" didn't earn Monica any awards itself, the album "The Boy Is Mine," which includes the song, won the singer numerous awards including Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Album - Female.
Significant Impact
The song is viewed as a significant stepping stone for Monica in her music career, showcasing her ability to blend contemporary R&B with classical elements effectively.

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