Sure Thing

Miguel

About Sure Thing

"Sure Thing" is a song by American recording artist Miguel. Written by himself and produced by Happy Perez, the song is included on his debut album, All I Want Is You (2010). It was first leaked onto YouTube in 2008. It was sent to radio as the album's second single in January 2011. The R&B song features neo soul influences, and had been noted for its similarities to the work of singer, Jon B. It has thus far achieved moderate success in the United States but has since atopped on the US R&B charts. "Sure Thing" marks Miguel's first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and was his most successful single to date, until "Adorn's" release in 2012, spending over fifty weeks on the charts and still charting. As of July 2013, the song has sold 1,106,000 copies in the US. 


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2010
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Love you like a brother,
Treat you like a friend.
Respect you like a lover
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
You could bet that
Never gotta sweat that
You could bet that
Never gotta sweat that
You could bet that
Never gotta sweat that
You could bet that
Never gotta sweat that

If you be the cash,
I'll be the rubber band
You be the match,
I will be a fuse, boom
Painter baby, you could be the muse
I'm the reporter baby, you could be the news
'Cause you're the cigarette and I'm the smoker
We raise a bet, cause you're the joker
Checked off, you are a chalk
And I can be the blackboard
You could be the talk
And I could be the walk

Even when the sky comes falling
Even when the sun don't shine
I got faith in you and I
So put your pretty little hand in mine
Even when we're down to the wire baby
Even when it's do or die
We could do it baby, simple and plain
'Cause this love is a sure thing

You could bet that
Never gotta sweat that
You could bet that
Never gotta sweat that
You could bet that
Never gotta sweat that
You could bet that
Never gotta sweat that

Be the lover, I'll be the fighter baby
If I'm the blunt, you could be the lighter babe
Fire it up!
Writer baby, you could be the quote
If I'm the lyric baby, you could be the note, record that
Saint I'm a sinner, prize I'm a winner and it's you
What did I do to deserve that
Paper baby, I'll be the pen
Say that I'm the one, cause you are a ten

Even when the sky comes falling
Even when the sun don't shine
I got faith in you and I
So put your pretty little hand in mine
Even when we're down to the wire baby
Even when it's do or die
We could do it baby, simple and plain
'Cause this love is a sure thing

(Now rock with me baby,
Let me hold you in my arms,
Talk with me babe yeah, yeah)

(Now rock with me baby,
Let me hold you in my arms,
Talk with me babe yeah, yeah)

This love between you and I is simple as pie baby
It's such a sure thing (such a sure thing)
Ooh it such a sure thing (such a sure thing)

Even when the sky comes falling
Even when the sun don't shine
I got faith in you and I
So put your pretty little hand in mine
Even when we're down to the wire baby
Even when it's do or die
We could do it baby, simple and plain
'Cause this love is a sure thing

Love you like a brother,
Treat you like a friend.
Respect you like a lover
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

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Miguel

Miguel Jontel Pimentel, (born October 23, 1986), who performs under the mononym Miguel, is an American recording artist, songwriter and producer. Signed to Jive Records in 2007, Miguel released his debut album, All I Want Is You, in November 2010. Although it was underpromoted and performed poorly upon its release, the album became a sleeper hit and helped Miguel garner commercial standing. After Jive's dissolution in 2011, he moved to RCA Records and released his second album Kaleidoscope Dream in 2012 to critical acclaim. more »

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Written by: Nathan Perez, Miguel Jontel Pimentel

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Sure Thing" by Miguel was officially released in the United States on January 4, 2011.
Album Details
The song is from Miguel's debut studio album titled "All I Want Is You."
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Sure Thing" was released in March 2011.
Awards
In 2011, "Sure Thing" won the Soul Train Music Award for Best Song of the Year.
Songwriting
Miguel wrote the song with the help of his brother, Nonchalant Savant.
Music Style
The song is described as an R&B ballad with a classic smooth melody and romantic lyrics.
Gold Status
The song achieved Gold status by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in June 2011 and later reached Platinum status.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "Sure Thing" are based on a metaphor comparing a strong relationship to betting on a "sure thing".
Live Performances
Miguel has performed "Sure Thing" on multiple platforms including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and BBC's Later... with Jools Holland.
Remix Versions
Several remixes of "Sure Thing" have been created, notably one by the American rapper Lil Wayne.
Infamous Line
This song includes the famous line, "Even when the sky comes falling, even when the sun don't shine, I got faith in you and I".
Album Success
Partially propelled by the success of the song "Sure Thing," Miguel's debut album "All I Want Is You," reached No. 1 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in 2011.

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