Luv U Better
LL Cool J
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This is for my number one This is for my number one This is for my number one True baby for I adore This is hard to say I want to make sure I go about this in the right way 'Cause lately I been busy a lot And I know you don't feel appreciated and what not I used to tell you that you're hair looked fly Kiss you slow and stare in your eyes Now I talk real foul and slick Every other sentence is, "You make me sick" Back in the days I was your number one pick Now your heart's half-broken and that's hard to fix I had to dig deep inside myself 'Cause I can't see you bouncin' with somebody else It's a long journey back to the place we was When I was too embarrassed to admit I was in love And you was my good girl that wouldn't give it up I can't let us self-destruct Baby smile today 'Cause I been on that journey always I'm gon' love you better When your friends'll see you too Just when you think there's nothin' else I can do I'm gon' love you better When I think about the things we did And I think about you having my kids And I think about us sharing a crib Losin' all that, God forbid You deserve flowers and candy, the simple things In addition to the SL's, bigets and rings Instead I walk around like I'm a king And having you ain't nothing but a thing I even stopped tellin' you the lovin' was good Too busy frontin' in the hood Baby girl, hold me tight don't ever let go I'ma do it real gentle baby, nice and slow One more chance baby and don't say no 'Cause I got another side to show Some say love is painful it helps you grow Well it's time for the pain to go, ya'know Baby smile today 'Cause I been on that journey always I'm gon' love you better When your friends'll see you too Just when you think there's nothin' else I can do I'm gon' love you better Do you think I meant to hurt you? (No) Do you think I meant to hurt you? (No) So let's laugh together, cry together God willin' we gon' die together Do you think I meant to hurt you? (No) Do you think I meant to hurt you? (No) So let's laugh together, cry together God willin' we gon' die together It's a brand new me, a brand new you A brand new day, sky so blue Hold my hand while I walk with you Sit on my lap, lemme talk to you No more games callin' you foul names Actin' like females is all the same I'm gon' love you better, my mentality changed From this day forward I'll never be the same I'ma rub your lower back, share my dreams I love you, lemme show you what I mean Give you the deepest love a girl ever seen Watch you sleep, so peaceful and serene A toast to the queen, you're back in my life But this time I'ma do it right Trust me, from the bottom of my heart Nothin's gonna tear us apart, promise Baby smile today 'Cause I been on that journey always I'm gon' love you better When your friends'll see you too Just when you think there's nothin' else I can do I'm gon' love you better Baby smile today 'Cause I been on that journey always I'm gon' love you better When your friends'll see you too Just when you think there's nothin' else I can do I'm gon' love you better Do you think I meant to hurt you? (No) Do you think I meant to hurt you? (No) So let's laugh together, cry together God willin' we gon' die together Do you think I meant to hurt you? (No) Do you think I meant to hurt you? (No) So let's laugh together, cry together God willin' we gon' die together
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Written by: Chad Hugo, James Smith, James Todd Smith, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Luv U Better" was released in 2002 as the lead single from LL Cool J's ninth studio album, "10".
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Chart SuccessUpon its release, the song became a major hit and peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was his biggest hit in a decade.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by the famous music duo "The Neptunes", consisting of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. It is known for its signature Neptunes sound.
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Music VideoThe music video features cameos by Marc Dorsey, Gabrielle Union, and Funkmaster Flex. LL Cool J's character in the video is trying to make up with his girlfriend played by Union.
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R&B InfluenceThe track is an R&B song that contains elements of hip-hop. It is a departure from LL Cool J's traditional rap style, showing his versatility as an artist.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics talk about a man's pledge to treat his woman better, apologizing for past mistakes, and assuring that he can love her better than anyone else.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics. Many praised the production by The Neptunes and LL Cool J's smooth deliverance.
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Gold CertificationThe song "Luv U Better" has been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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SamplingThe song samples the beginning of "The Rain" by Oran "Juice" Jones.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of 3 minutes and 26 seconds in its original version.
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End of Year Chart PositionIn 2003, "Luv U Better" ended up at number 30 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles.
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Remix VersionThere is a remix version of "Luv U Better" which features Marc Dorsey, and it was also produced by The Neptunes.
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