T.O.N.Y.
Solange
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T.O.N.Y don't call no more No not at all no more Maybe there's something wrong with his phone Or maybe it's morning and the thrill is gone I'm not sure if I'm still respected And I'm not in a rush to feel rejected Not by T.O.N.Y T.O.N.Y don't care no more He doesn't want me there no more I just wanna know what I did wrong Damn this'll make a real good song And I don't have these nights to often I wish I could take my mind off it But I really like T.O.N.Y And he wasn't just some regular guy T.O.N.Y's actually the other night oh why I could've been in love by now If it wasn't for T.O.N.Y Ooh I could've been in love by now If it wasn't for T.O.N.y ah Me and T.O.N.Y don't speak no more It's almost been a weak oh no My the time it goes so fast But I still refuse to call his ass I remember the way that I reacted And today's even more attractive But I really miss T.O.N.Y But then T.O.N.Y called me one day He said that he just called to say hey And it wasn't until he called me back That I realized I needed more than that I'm a lot wiser and a little older Hey baby it was nice to know ya Goodbye T.O.N.Y Still he wasn't just some regular guy T.O.N.Y's actually the other night oh why I could've been in love by now If it wasn't for T.O.N.Y (Ooh) I could've been in love by now If it wasn't for T.O.N.Y I don't go with yesterday no more (Ooh) Now I'm feeling free (I'm feeling free) Today tomorrow told me (What it say?) That's where I should be (That's where I should be) So I'm moving on (I'm moving) Yes I'm moving on (I'm going, oh, can't wait forever) So I'm moving on (I'm going) Yes I'm moving on (I'm leaving, I miss you baby) Still he wasn't just some regular guy T.O.N.Y's actually the other night yeah Yeah if it wasn't for T.O.N.Y Ooh could've been in love by now If it wasn't for T.O.N.Y
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Written by: MATTHEW KAHANE, SOLANGE KNOWLES, THOMAS CALLAWAY
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15 facts about this song
Song Creation"T.O.N.Y." is a song by American singer-songwriter Solange from her second studio album, "Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams."
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Album ReleaseThe album, along with the song "T.O.N.Y", was released on August 26, 2008.
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Song ThemeThe song is about regretting a one-night stand and longing for a more substantial relationship.
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Song ProducersThe track was produced by Jack Splash and co-written by Cee-Lo Green.
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Chart Performance"T.O.N.Y." peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video for the track was filmed by Va$htie Kola, making her the first woman to direct a video for a song from the album.
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Best New TrackIn April 2009, the song was named the "Best New Track" by the popular musical website Pitchfork.
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LyricsThe song's title, "T.O.N.Y.", stands for "The Other Night (Why) Y?"
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Remix VersionThere's also a remix version of "T.O.N.Y.", featuring rapper Kanye West.
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Featured in MediaThe song was featured in the television series "Grey's Anatomy" in an episode aired in 2009.
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B-side Track"Fuck the Industry," a song she uploaded on the website HadleyStreetDreams.com, was the B-side to "T.O.N.Y".
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Song StyleThe song is reminiscent of the 1960s Motown Sound, which Solange mentioned as a significant influence on the album.
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Early CriticismInitially, Solange faced some criticism for the song due to her seemingly supporting casual one-night stands, a topic frequently stigmatized in conversation.
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Support from FamilyHer older sister, pop superstar Beyoncé, reportedly loved the song and supported Solange's music and individual artistic journey.
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Live PerformancesDuring her live performances, Solange often includes "T.O.N.Y." in her setlist due to its popularity among fans.
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