Exhale (Shoop Shoop)
Whitney Houston
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Everyone falls in love sometimes Sometimes it's wrong, and sometimes it's right For every win, someone must fail But there comes a point when When we exhale yeah, yeah, say Shoop, shoop, shoop shoop be doop, Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop (all you gotta do is say) Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Sometimes you'll laugh, sometimes you'll cry Life never tells us, the when's or why's When you've got friends, to wish you well You'll find your point when, you will exhale (yeah, yeah, say) Shoop, shoop, shoop shoop be doop, Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Hearts are often broken When there are words unspoken In your soul there's answers to your prayers If you're searching for a place you know A familiar face, somewhere to go You should look inside yourself You're halfway there Sometimes you'll laugh, sometimes you'll cry Life never tells us, the when's or why's But when you've got friends, to wish you well You'll find your point when You will exhale (yeah, yeah, say) Shoop, shoop, shoop shoop be doop, Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop Shoop, shoop, shoop be doop
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Written by: KENNETH EDMONDS, KENNETH B EDMONDS
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" was released on November 7, 1995, as a song from the soundtrack for the film "Waiting to Exhale."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and held that spot for a week. With her 11th American number-one single, Houston broke her tie with Madonna and Janet Jackson for the second-most number-one singles by a female artist.
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AwardsBabyface won a Grammy Award for the song in the category of "Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or Television" in the 39th Annual Grammy Awards (February 1997).
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Whitney Houston's Performance"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" is regarded as one of Houston's best performances. The song showcases her vocal maturity and stylistic growth.
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Lyrics and CompositionThe song is a ballad, where Whitney advises women to hold their breath and exhale when dealing with frustrations of life and relationships.
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Commercials and SoundtracksBesides being in "Waiting to Exhale," the song has also been included in commercials and other films, displaying its lasting popularity.
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Gold and Platinum StatusThe single was certified platinum in the United States for selling over 1 million copies.
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Single ArtworkThe single's cover features an image of Whitney Houston with Babyface editing the film's director, Forest Whitaker, out of the picture.
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Critics ReceptionCritics gave the song generally positive reviews, praising its mature theme and Houston's vocal performance.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" features Houston singing in a darkened studio overlaid with clips from Waiting to Exhale.
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Healthy Competitive EnvironmentBabyface, Whitney Houston, and the film’s director, Forest Whitaker, describe a competitive environment in trying to make the best product which resulted in the song being outstanding.
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Michael A. Gonzales’s CommentIn 2015, Cultural critic Michael A. Gonzales wrote "Whitney became every woman with that song, and brought the film into people's homes," about "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" signifying its deep impact.
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