Whatever

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About Whatever

"Whatever" is a song by American female vocal group En Vogue. It was written by Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Keith Andes, and Giuliano Franco for band's third studio album, EV3 (1997), while production was helmed by Edmonds, featuring additional production by Franco. Selected and released as the album's second single, it was the final single from EV3 to precede the release of its parent album. A moderate success, it reached the top ten in Canada and on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, while peaking within the top twenty in Finland, the United Kingdom and on the US Billboard Hot 100. "Whatever" was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments of over 500,000 units. 


Year:
1997
3:45
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I'm wanting you too much
Don't take advantage of my tender heart 
And everything about me
In giving you my trust
I'm giving you my love
So do take care 
Please be gentle with my heart

Ah, Ah, Ah
Cause everything I do is about you baby
Ah, Ah, Ah
I don't want to ever be apart
Ah, Ah, Ah
I've been loving you from the start
Here's my hand, here's my heart
Everything I do is all about you baby

Whatever you do
Whatever you think
I look in your eyes 
You don't know how my heartaches
Whatever you say
Whatever could mean
You're breaking my heart

I want it all the time
I want it every night
I can't stop thinkin'
Can't stop thikin' ?bout ya
I'm burning with desire
My heart is so on fire
So do take care please be gentle with my heart

Ah, Ah, Ah
Anything crave it baby, baby, baby
Ah, Ah, Ah
I can't get you outta my mind
Ah, Ah, Ah
Lovin' you I can't deny
You're in my heart deep inside
Everything I do is all about you baby

Whatever you do
Whatever you think
I look in your eyes 
You don't know how my heartaches
Whatever you say
Whatever could mean
You're breaking my heart

I may be a fool for you baby
Well I can't help myself
Maybe I'm too in love
What else can I do but go crazy
For your love boy I'd give anything
Whatever you do

Whatever you think
I look in your eyes 
You don't know how my heart aches
Whatever you say
Whatever could mean
You're breaking my heart

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En Vogue

En Vogue is an American female R&B vocal group from Oakland, California assembled by music producers Denzil Foster and Thomas McElroy. more »

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Written by: KEITH ANDES, KENNETH B EDMONDS, GIULIANO FRANCO, GUILIANO JOSEPH FRANCO

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12 facts about this song

Genere Classification
"Whatever" is a song classified under the R&B and Soul, Dance-pop genre.
Release Date
The song "Whatever" was released on May 13, 1997.
Album Classification
The song is from the group's third studio album, "EV3."
Music Video
There is a music video of the song, released in 1997, depicts the En Vogue members as three-dimensional robot women.
Chart Performance
In the U.S., "Whatever" peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100, No. 8 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, and No. 6 on the Rhythmic Top 40.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is 4 minutes and 21 seconds.
Producers
The song was produced by renowned duo Babyface and Keith Andes.
Songwriters
"Whatever" was written by Babyface, Keith Andes, and Giuliano Franco.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are about a woman asserting her control and satisfaction in the intimate encounters with her partner.
Platinum Certification
The song was certified platinum by the RIAA on October 7, 1997.
Remix
A notable remix of the song, known as the "Tuff Jam 2 in 1" mix, was included on the maxi-single release of the song.
Grammy Nomination
"Whatever" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1998.

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