Backyard
Pebbles, Salt-N-Pepa
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Do you get suspicious? Watch for the glances? Don't put your love life in the streets Do you get suspicious? Watch for the glances? You better take it from me Friends, who needs 'em? One can't live with 'em, can't live without Men, can't keep 'em Not when your good friend is trying to bring you down Down, down, down Do you get suspicious when they call you their girlfriend And you don't know them very well? Watch for the glances on the side to your boyfriend Just read the signs, I'm sure you can tell See somebody standing in your own backyard Somebody's trying to steal your man Don't be a fool and let them get that far You better stop them while you can Hold on to your man Hold, hold Hold on to him (Hold on) Hold, hold Trends, they feed 'em They all jump on it, on whatever's hot But girlfriends be careful Because your man might be just what they ain't got, no You should be cautious if you've found you a good man Don't put your love life in the streets There is a shortage of good love from a good man So watch your back, you better take it from me See somebody standing in your own backyard Somebody's trying to steal your man (They'll try and steal your man) Don't be a fool and let them get that far (no fool) You better stop them while you can (Stop them while you can) Hold, hold Hold on to him (Hold on) Hold, hold You better take it from me Don't be no fool Oh, no Yo, you better watch out, she's out to take your guy And I can see why, he's fly even I Had my eye on him for a long time Yo Pep, (What?) kick that rhyme Don't be dumb, all the girlies want some He's paid, he's not a bum Know where I'm coming from? Understand she has a plan And that's right, she'll take your man So you better hold on tight She'll take your man, and you know that I'm right She'll take your man, girls be on your best guard She'll take your man, right from your own backyard Oh, if you see somebody standing in your own backyard They're out to get your man, girl don't you let them in Don't you be a fool and let them get that far So stop them while you can, they've got a master plan See somebody standing in your own backyard Somebody's trying to steal your man You better take it from me Don't be a fool and let them get that far (Don't be no fool) You better stop them while you can 'Cause when you snooze, you lose That's when they make their move So stop them while you can It's just a matter of time And girl that ain't no lie They're out to take your man Hold on to your man Hold on, hold on, hold on to your man Hold on, hold on, take it from me Hold on, hold on, hold on, can't you see? Hold on, hold on, can't you see? Do you get suspicious? Watch for the glances? Don't put your love life in the streets Do you get suspicious? Watch for the glances? You better take it from me Oh, if you see somebody standing in your own backyard They're out to get your man, girl don't you let them in Don't you be a fool and let them get that far So stop them while you can, they've got a master plan See somebody standing in your own backyard Somebody's trying to steal your man You better take it from me Don't be a fool and let them get that far (Don't be no fool) You better stop them while you can 'cause when you snooze, you lose That's when they make their move So stop them while you can It's just a matter of time And girl that ain't no lie They're out to take your man Hold on to your man Hold on, hold on, hold on to your man Hold on, hold on, take it from me Hold on, hold on, hold on, can't you see? Hold on, hold on, can't you see?
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Written by: EDMONDS, JAMES, REID
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Artist Background"Backyard" is a song by Pebbles, an American singer, songwriter, music producer, and entrepreneur. One of her most successful singles alongside "Girlfriend," "Mercedes Boy," and "Love Makes Things Happen."
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Featured ArtistThe song features Salt-N-Pepa, a New York-based hip-hop girl-group known for pioneering female rap, with hits like "Push It," "Shoop," and "Let's Talk About Sex."
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Year of Release"Backyard" was officially released in 1990, making it a prominent track in the early 90s pop and R&B scene.
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Album InformationThe song is included in Pebbles' second studio album, "Always," which was released in 1990 under the labels MCA and Geffen.
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Chart Performance"Backyard" reached No. 33 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, testifying to its commercial success.
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Genre"Backyard" falls in the genre of R&B and hip-hop, showcasing a fusion of singing and rapping typical of the time.
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Music VideoThe music video for this song illustrates fun backyard party scenes, corresponding with the song's festive, dance-oriented essence.
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Producer InformationL.A. Reid and Babyface are credited as the producers of this song. Both are renowned names in the music industry, having worked with numerous heavyweight artists and produced multiple chart-topping hits.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of "Backyard" promote empowerment and self-sufficiency. It uses the metaphor of keeping one's 'backyard clean,' implying the importance of focusing on one's own life and responsibilities before judging others.
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Salt-N-Pepa's ContributionAs featured artists, Salt-N-Pepa contributed their distinctive rap verses to "Backyard," adding a unique flavor to the R&B track.
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Pebbles and Salt-N-Pepa CollaborationThis song marked a unique collaboration between Pebbles and the hip-hop duo Salt-N-Pepa, demonstrating an early cross-genre collaboration of female artists in the industry.
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