Promiscuous

Timbaland, Nelly Furtado

About Promiscuous

"Promiscuous" is a song by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado from her third studio album Loose (2006), featuring Timbaland. The song was written by Anthony Motz, along with Tim "Timbaland" Mosley, Furtado and Nate "Danja" Hills. The song's lyrics, which were penned by Furtado and Clayton, feature a conversation between a man and woman who call each other promiscuous. The overtly-sexual song was released as the lead single from the album in North America in early 2006, and as the second single elsewhere in mid-2006 except in Latin America, where the single was released as the third single in late 2006. The song was well received by music critics, with some critics calling it the highlight of the album. "Promiscuous" was an international success and it had become Furtado's first number-one single in the US. It was the first number one by a Canadian female artist since 1998's "I'm Your Angel" by R. Kelly and Celine Dion on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song also topped the chart in New Zealand and peaked within the top ten on many charts across Europe. 


Year:
2007
4:02
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Am I throwing you off? Nope. Didn't think so.
How you doing young lady
The feeling that you give me really drive me crazy 
You're dope have a player by the choke 
I was at a loss for words first time that we spoke 
You're looking for a girl that'll treat you right 
Have you lookin' for her in the daytime with a light 
You might be the type if I play my cards right 
I'll find out by the end of the night

You expect me to just let you hit it
But will you still respect me if you get it 
All I can do is try give me one chance 
What's the problem I don't see no ring on your hand 
I'll be the first to admit I'm curious about you 
You seem so innocent 
You wanna get in my world get lost in it 
Boy I'm tired of runnin' let's walk for a minute

Promiscuous girl wherever you are
I'm all alone and it's you that I want
Promiscuous boy you already know
That I'm all yours what you waiting for
Promiscuous girl you're teasing me
You know what I want and I got what you need 
Promiscuous boy let's get to the point 
Cuz we're on a roll 
You ready?

Roses are red some diamonds are blue
Chivalry is dead but you're still kinda cute 
I can't take my mind off you 
Where you at do you mind if I come through 
I'm out of this world come with me to my planet 
Get you on my level do you think that you can handle it 
They call me Thomas last name Crowne 
Recognize game I'm'a lay mines down 
I'm a big girl I can handle myself 
But if I get lonely I may need your help 
Pay attention to me I don't talk for my health 
I want you on my team so does everybody else 
Shh maybe we can keep it on the low 
Let your guard down ain't nobody gotta know
 If you with it girl I know a place we can go 
What kind of girl do you take me for?

Don't get mad don't be mean don't get mad don't be mean

Wait I don't mean no harm
I can see you with my t-shirt on
I can see you with nothin' on
Feelin' on me before you bring that on
Bring that on? 
You know what I mean
Girl I'm a freak you shouldn't say those things 
I'm only trying to get inside of your brain 
To see if you can work me the way you say 
Its okay it's alright I got something that you're gonna like 
Is it the truth or are you talking trash 
Is your game MVP like Steve Nash?

Promiscuous boy I'm calling your name
But you're driving me crazy the way you're making me wait 
Promiscuous boy we're one and the same so we don't gotta play games no more 
Oh yeah oh yeah

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Timbaland

Timothy Zachery Mosley (born March 10, 1972), better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper. Timbaland's first full credit production work was in 1996 on Ginuwine...the Bachelor for R&B singer Ginuwine. After further work on Aaliyah's 1996 album One in a Million and Missy Elliott's 1997 album Supa Dupa Fly, Timbaland became a prominent producer for R&B and hip-hop artists. As a rapper he initially released several albums with fellow rapper Magoo, but later released his debut solo album Tim's Bio in 1998. In 2007, Timbaland released the first album in his Shock Value series, Timbaland Presents: Shock Value. Then In 2009 Timbaland Presents: Shock Value II. It is expected that Timbaland will release Timba… more »

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Written by: Floyd Nathaniel Hills, Nelly Kim Furtado, Timothy Clayton, Timothy Z. Mosley

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Production
"Promiscuous" by Nelly Furtado and Timbaland was released in 2006. It was the lead single from Furtado's third album, "Loose," and is a joint production by Jim Beanz and Timbaland.
Genre and Influence
The song is a combination of pop, dance-pop, and electro-R&B genres. Some claim it was heavily influenced by vintage 80s electro funk, showing the versatility of Furtado and Timbaland.
Unique Collaboration
This was the first collaboration between Timbaland and Nelly Furtado, and it set the stage for Timbaland producing the entire "Loose" album.
Awards and Performance
"Promiscuous" was a critical and commercial success. It peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Furtado's first chart-topper in the US. - The song won the Best Pop Single at the 2006 Billboard Music Awards and was nominated for the Best Dance Recording at the 49th Grammy Awards.
Song Lyrics
Known for its playful dialogue between Furtado and Timbaland, the 'flirty' lyrics of the song presented Furtado in a new 'promiscuous' persona, a shift from her previous folk-pop style.
Music Video
The music video for "Promiscuous" was directed by Little X, and it features cameo appearances from Keri Hilson, Bria Myles, and Justin Timberlake. The video was nominated for five MTV Video Music Awards in 2006.
Digital Success
"Promiscuous" was a major digital success. As of January 2019, the song has sold over 3 million digital copies in the United States, making it one of the best-selling singles in the digital era.
Chart Performance
Apart from topping the US charts, "Promiscuous" also found success internationally. It reached the top ten in the UK and topped the charts in several other countries, including Canada and New Zealand.
Misinterpretation of Lyrics
Though the song's title led to some misconceptions about its lyrical content, Furtado explained that "promiscuous" is meant in a teasing, playful manner rather than in a negative or sexual context.
Cover Versions and Appearances in Media
The song has been covered many times and has made numerous appearances in popular culture, including TV shows like "Glee" and in several video games, such as "Dance Central 2" and "Singstar Dance".

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