Take You Down
Chris Brown
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Doo doo doo doo doo doo Woah Here we are all alone in this room And girl I know where To start and what we gonna do I'll take my time we'll be all night girl So get ready babe I got plans for me and you, oh It ain't my first time But baby girl we can pretend We'll bump and grind Girl tonight will never end [Chorus] Let me take you down I really wanna take you down and show you what I'm about 'cause when I take you down Your body body oh Your body body up and down So don't stop girl get it Which way you wit' it Can't wait no more Take you down I really wanna take you down Take you down, yeah! (Yeah, yeah, yeah) Pretty girl let's take it off In this room No time to waste Girl you know what we came to do, oh We got all night to try to get it right girl I hope your ready, hope you're ready, hope you're ready I hope you're ready babe, 'cause here we go You know how we do, oh It ain't my first time But baby girl we can pretend, Hey let's bump and grind Girl tonight will never end [Chorus] You're freaking know, Like a pro baby, And I bet that you (I bet that you, whoa) Think you know baby Like a pro baby, So what you wanna do? (I'm gonna take you down baby nice and slow) So bring it let's go baby! (Baby, baby, baby, baby) Yeah, Baby (Come on baby, come on baby) [Chorus] Take you down, I said I wanna take you down, yeah Let me take you down, take you down Take you down All the way down
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Written by: LAMAR EDWARDS, CHRISTOPHER BROWN, JAMES FAUNTLEROY, HAROLD MASON, STEVEN RUSSELL, DAMON THOMAS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Background"Take You Down" is performed by American artist Chris Brown and is part of his second studio album, "Exclusive," which was released in 2007.
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Chart PerformancesThe song was a commercial success, peaking at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and reached the top 20 in other countries such as New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
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Stylistic ElementsThe track is notable for its combination of contemporary R&B with elements of pop and dance. It highlighted Brown's transition from teenage heartthrob to a more mature, artist.
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Awards and AchievementsThe song was nominated for the 'Best Male R&B Vocal Performance' at the Grammy Awards for the year 2008 but lost to Ne-Yo’s 'Miss Independent'.
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ControversySome controversy was stirred due to the song's suggestive lyrics and its music video featuring mature content. Despite being known as a teen star, Brown received some criticism for the explicit nature of this record.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Take You Down" was directed by Harvey White and has garnered over 80 million views on YouTube.
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Writing and ProductionThe song was written by Chris Brown, Dem jointz, Harvey Mason Jr., Damon Thomas, Steve Russell, and James Fauntleroy—the latter three also produced the track.
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Live Performances"Take You Down" has consistently been part of Chris Brown's live performance setlist since its release, contributing to Brown's reputation as a high-energy dance performer.
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Cover VersionsDespite its controversy, the song has been covered by multiple artists and featured in several song remixes, demonstrating its popularity and influence in the music industry.
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Critics' OpinionCritics often cited "Take You Down" as an example of Brown's transition into a more mature sound, with many praising his vocal performance.
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Commercial SuccessDespite not being released as a single worldwide, the song has still managed to sell over 2 million copies in the United States alone, earning it a double-platinum certification.
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Key Signatures and TempoThe song is in the key of G minor and has a tempo of 106 beats per minute.
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