Prom Queen
Lil Wayne, Shanell
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I loved her fancy underwear I sit behind her every year Waiting for the chance to get To tell her I'm the one she should be with She's popular with all the guys So innocent in my eye I could see her in my life She would've had the perfect sweet man But See she had other plans I could not understand Her and her stupid friends Varsity's biggest fans Never forget the day She laughed and walked away And I couldn't stop her I guess she had it all She had it all figured out But she left me with a broken heart Fucked around and turned me down Cause she didn't think I could play the part But now the prom queen the prom queen Is crying sittin' outside of my door See you never know how How everything could turn around They loved her fancy underwear Every boyfriend every year She tried to keep 'em entertained When they can hardly remember her name She did everything she could just to To make him love and treat her good She found herself alone Askin' herself where did she go wrong She didn't realize She chased the type of guys That don't believe in ties Tryin' to apologize Never forget the day She laughed and walked away And I couldn't stop her I guess she had it all She had it all figured out But she left me with a broken heart Fucked around and turned me down Cause she didn't think I could play the part But now the prom queen the prom queen Is crying sittin' outside of my door See you never know how How everything could turn around Get up! She had it all figured out But she left me with a broken heart Fucked around and turned me down Cause she didn't think I could play the part But now the prom queen the prom queen Is crying sitting outside of my door See you never know how How everything could turn around
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Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, ANDREWS CORREA, MARCO RODRIGUEZ, WRITERS UNKNOWN, SHANELL WOODGETT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album"Prom Queen" is the first single from Lil Wayne's rock album "Rebirth," which was released in 2010.
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Genre ShiftThis song marks Lil Wayne's departure from his usual rap/hip-hop genre into a more rock-oriented sound, showcasing his versatility as an artist.
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CollaborationKevin Rudolf, an American musician known for his rock and EDM-infused sound, worked with Lil Wayne on the production of "Prom Queen."
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Awards and NominationsWhile it didn't secure many awards, "Prom Queen" became popular among fans, securing a nomination for the "Best Rock Song" at the 2010 People's Choice Awards.
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Chart Performance"Prom Queen" debuted at number 17 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and peaked at number 15, showcasing its commercial success.
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ThemeLyrically, the song delves into themes of unrequited love and retribution. It tells the story of a girl who rejected a boy in high school, only to become attracted to him once he achieved fame and success.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Prom Queen" was directed by Dave Meyers. It mirrors the song lyrics by featuring Lil Wayne as a high school student rejected by the prom queen.
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Live PerformancesLil Wayne first premiered "Prom Queen" live on Ustream on January 18, 2009.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics, some of whom praised Lil Wayne's artistic experimentation, while others criticized it for being too far removed from his established rap identity.
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Controversy"Prom Queen" and the album "Rebirth" attracted considerable controversy due to Lil Wayne's shift in music genre; many fans and critics were thrown off by his departure from hip-hop to rock.
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SongwritingBesides Lil Wayne and Kevin Rudolf, the song was also co-written by Dwayne Carter, Jacob Kasher, and Travis Barker, the drummer from the rock band Blink 182.
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SampleThe song samples a track from one of Lil Wayne's previous albums, "Lollipop" from the album "Tha Carter III."
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