Say My Name
Beyoncé
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Shawty, watcha name is? Them hustlas keep on talkin' They like the way I'm walkin' You saying that you want me? So press record, I’ll let you film me On your video phone Make a cameo Take me on your video phone I can handle you Watch me on your video phone On your video, video If you want me you can watch me on your video phone I love how you approach me Fresh white, with your pants, hanging grown man low Everything you sayin' soundin’ good to me No need to convince me anymore Swag up, it's right, one blade is tight And I smell your cologne in the air Baby, you doin' somethin' right You just cancelled every other man here You say you like my bag, and the color of my nails You can see that I got it goin' on I wanna make sure you remember me So I'ma leave my number on your video phone I got no time for frontin' I know just what I’m wantin' If it's gonna be you and me When I call, they better see me on your video screen Them hustlas keep on talkin' They like the way I'm walkin' You saying that you want me? So press record, I’ll let you film me On your video phone Make a cameo Take me on your video phone I can handle you Watch me on your video phone On your video, video If you want me you can watch me on your video phone You a cutie You should let me put you in my movies Do shoot into a star of your own hit song We can shoot the video right here on my cellphone I never seen a smile so pretty I need to know I'll always have you wit' me So take your picture on my video phone You can pick your own song And you could be the only one I know you like that Turn you into a star? I got it like that (like that) Baby don't fight it 'Cause when I miss your call I hit you right back On my video phone Them hustlas keep on talkin' They like the way I'm walkin' You saying that you want me? So press record, I’ll let you film me On your video phone Make a cameo Take me on your video phone I can handle you Watch me on your video phone On your video, video If you want me you can watch me on your video phone You know them G's they be hollerin' 'Specially them hot ones Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston to New Orleans When they see me they be like, "Yo, B, let me call you!" You breakin' my focus, boy you cute and you ballin' You like it when I shake it? Shawty on a mission, what yo name is? What? You want me naked? If you liking this position you can tape it On your video phone Them hustlas keep on talkin' You like the way it's poppin' You saying that you want me? Press record, baby film me On your video phone Make a cameo Take me on your video phone I can handle you Watch me on your video phone On your video, video If you want me you can watch me on your video phone
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Creation and Release"Say My Name" is a song by American R&B group Destiny's Child that features Beyoncé. The track was released by Columbia Records as the third single from the band's second studio album, titled "The Writing's on the Wall," in November 1999.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received universal acclaim from music critics. It won Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and Best R&B Song at the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Song CreationThe song was written by Beyoncé Knowles, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson and Kelly Rowland, along with production team Darkchild.
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Music Video ControversyThe music video featuring two new members, Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin, sparked a controversy as it did not include original members LeToya and LaTavia. They found out they were replaced when they saw the video.
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Commercial Success"Say My Name" was a commercial success, topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart for three consecutive weeks. It became the group's third number-one single and Beyoncé's fifth.
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International SuccessThe song reached the top 10 in several countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, further creating international success for Destiny's Child.
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Platinum StatusIn the United States, "Say My Name" was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Cover Versions"Say My Name" has been covered by many artists, including Alessia Cara, Florence and the Machine, and DNCE, confirming its influence in pop culture.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics involve a romantic suspicion in a relationship, where the woman challenges her partner to say her name when his behavior changes, symbolizing reassurance of his loyalty.
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Sound"Say My Name" is known for its innovative production. It incorporates elements of R&B and pop, and it is also characterized by a unique harmonic structure and a repetitive chorus.
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Signature SongAs well as being one of Destiny's Child's biggest hits, "Say My Name" has also become one of Beyoncé's signature songs in her solo career.
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