Have You Ever

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"Have You Ever?" is a song by American recording artist Brandy Norwood. The ballad was written by Diane Warren, with production handled by David Foster, and was recorded by Norwood for her second studio album, Never Say Never (1998). It was released as the album's third single on September 29, 1998 by Atlantic Records. The song became Norwood's second song to reach the top position on the Billboard Hot 100 following the worldwide number-one success of "The Boy Is Mine". The song also reached number one in New Zealand, number two in Iceland, number eight in Australia and the top 30 in Canada, Ireland and the United Kingdom. The song's music video, directed by Kevin Bray, depicts Norwood looking after the empty house of her best friend, whom she is secretly in love with, waiting for his return while watching videos of the two of them. At the 1999 ceremony, the video was nominated an MTV Video Music Award for Best R&B Video but eventually lost to Lauryn Hill's "Doo Wop (That Thing)". 


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1998
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Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever, have you ever

Have you ever been in love
Been in love so bad
You'd do anything to make them understand
Have you ever had someone steal your heart away
You'd give anything to make them feel the same
Have you ever searched for words to get you in their heart
But you don't know what to say
And you don't know where to start

Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever, have you ever

Have you ever found the one
You've dreamed of all of your life
Just about anything to look into their eyes
Have you finally found the one you've given your heart to
Only to find that one won't give their heart to you
Have you ever closed your eyes and
Dreamed that they were there
And all you can do is wait for the day when they will care

Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever, have you ever

What do I gotta do to get you in my arms baby
What do I gotta say to get your heart
To make you understand how I need you next to me
Gotta get you in my world
Cause baby I can't sleep

Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right
Have you ever, have you ever

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Brandy

Brandy (from brandywine, derived from Dutch brandewijn—"burnt wine") is a spirit produced by distilling wine. Brandy generally contains 35–60% alcohol by volume (70–120 US proof) and is typically taken as an after-dinner drink. Some brandies are aged in wooden casks, while some are simply coloured with caramel colouring to imitate the effect of such aging (and some brandies are produced using a combination of both aging and colouring). more »

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Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Artist Contribution
"Have You Ever" was performed by Brandy, an American R&B singer, and actress who gained fame in the mid-1990s through her self-titled debut album.
Song Production
This track was produced by David Foster, a Canadian musician, songwriter, and record producer who is widely recognized as one of the best in the pop music business.
Songwriting
It was penned by Diane Warren, one of the most successful contemporary songwriters with a knack for creating emotionally charged ballads.
Album Inclusion
"Have You Ever" is taken from Brandy's second studio album called "Never Say Never", which was released in 1998.
Chart Performance
The song started at number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1998, but by January 1999, it rose to number one and stayed there for two weeks, becoming Brandy's first number-one hit in the U.S.
Worldwide Success
It was also successful internationally, topping the charts in New Zealand and the top 20 in the United Kingdom.
Grammy Nomination
"Have You Ever" was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards, which testifies to its musical quality and widespread appeal.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Kevin Bray in Los Angeles, California. In the video, Brandy is seen on the beach, in her room, and on the streets longing for her love interest.
Emotional Theme
The song deals with heavily emotional themes, revolving around feelings of unrequited love and heartbreak.
Cover Performances
This song has been covered by several artists, indicating its popularity. Notably, American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson performed it during the first season of the hit reality competition show.

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