I Wanna Be Down
Brandy
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I would like to get to know if I could be The kind of girl that you could be down for 'Cause when I look at you I feel something tell me That you're the kind of guy that I should Make a move on And if I don't let you know Then I won't be for real I could be wrong but I feel Like something could be going on The more I see you The more that it becomes so true There ain't no other for me it's only you I want to be down With what you're going through I want to be down down I want to be down with you down with you No matter the time of day or night It's true, I want to be down I know anybody's gonna be lonely Without the reason they got someone To care for Maybe all you need's a shoulder to cry on If that's a fact then I'll be more Than you ever could dream of If all you need is my time That I got plenty of I'll dedicate all my loving to you only, baby I want to stay by your side Be there to cool you out And let you know everything will be alright I want to be down With what you're going through I want to be down I want to be down with you down with you No matter the time of day or night It's true, I want to be down I want to be down With what you're going through I want to be down I want to be down with you, down with you No matter the time of day or night It's true, I want to be down Down, down, down, oh yeah I want to be down With what you're going through I want to be down I want to be down with you down with you No matter the time of day or night It's true, I want to be down I want to be down With what you're going through I want to be down I want to be down with you, down with you No matter the time of day or night It's true, I want to be down I want to be down With what you're going through I want to be down I want to be down with you, down with you No matter the time of day or night It's true, I want to be down I want to be down With what you're going through I want to be down I want to be down with you down with you No matter the time of day or night It's true, I want to be down
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Written by: Keith Edward Crouch, Kevin T. Jones
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Debut Single"I Wanna Be Down" was released as Brandy's debut single in 1994. She was only 15 years old at the time.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart for several weeks and peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Award-WinningIn 1995, "I Wanna Be Down" won the Billboard Music Award for No. 1 R&B Single of the Year.
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Remix VersionThe song has a popular remix featuring female rap artists MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Yo-Yo. The remix was also a big hit.
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Album Success"I Wanna Be Down" was one of the four singles from Brandy's debut album, "Brandy," which went on to sell more than six million copies worldwide.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by the famous Keith Ward and highlighted Brandy's youth and joyful persona.
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Classic R&B"I Wanna Be Down" is considered a 90's R&B classic and helped set the tone for Brandy's career as "The Vocal Bible."
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Song's ThemeThe song is about a girl who wants to express her feelings for a boy she adores, but in a cool and down-to-earth manner.
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Cover VersionsSeveral popular artists, including Solange and Sam Smith, have covered "I Wanna Be Down."
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Cultural ImpactThe song is often credited with establishing Brandy's image as a relatable, girl-next-door type, paving the way for other young R&B singers.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Keith Crouch, an illustrious name in the world of R&B music.
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Live PerformancesBrandy often incorporates "I Wanna Be Down" in her live performances due its popularity and nostalgic appeal.
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Positive ReceptionOver time, "I Wanna Be Down" has received positive acclaim from music critics, who complimented Brandy's vocal delivery and the catchy, soulful rhythm of the track.
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Anniversary PerformanceBrandy performed the remix of "I Wanna Be Down" with MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Yo-Yo as a celebration of its 20th anniversary at the 2014 BET Hip-Hop Awards.
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