Parking Lot

Nelly Furtado

About Parking Lot

"Parking Lot" is a song by Canadian recording artist Nelly Furtado, taken from her fifth studio album, The Spirit Indestructible (2012). The song was written by Furtado and co-written and produced by Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who also produced her two previous singles "Big Hoops" and "Spirit Indestructible". It was released as the third single from the album on September 17, 2012. It is an upbeat, mid-tempo song, featuring marching band, strong drums, sing-along chants, and a cowbell in the background. The song received favorable from music critics, with some highlighting it as the best single from the album and commending her half-singing, half-rapping mode and called it a nostalgic track. The music video was released on September 18, 2012, and it was directed by Ray Kay. The clip sees Furtado serving up funky dance moves with a crew of dancers. Those moves were compared to her 2006-2007 Loose era. It received positive reviews, with critics commending its visuals and her urban attitude. 


Year:
2012
5:25
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You caught me off guard, you know
Hey I'm wasting my judge
Don't know if you can hold me but, 
I gotta honor it yeah
Depending on the minute and depending on the hours
I guess I got some time to waste so
We can chop away the hours, yeah

Cool so let's sing, and then let's walk
And then let's talk, and, and then, and then
Let's sing, and then less walking, and less talking
And we'll sing, yeah
Bring your car in the parking lot
And ride all night till you get a spot
Cause we ain't doing nothing
No we ain't doing nothing
Meet us in the parking lot
We're turn the speakers up
Cause we ain't doing nothing
We ain't doing nothing

Na-na-na-na-na
Le-le, ha-a-a-a-ha
Eh-eh-eh
Na-na-na-na-na
Le-le, ha-a-a-a-ha
Eh-eh-eh

I'm telling all my friends that it's pretty casual
They tryin'... what they see
Meanwhile I'm riding with you, with you
Depending on the minute and depending on the hours
Depending on the chemicals yeah we can make some power

Cool so let's sing, and then let's walk
And then let's talk, and, and then, and then
Let's sing, and then less walking, and less talking
And we'll sing, yeah
Bring your car in the parking lot
And ride all night till you get a spot
Cause we ain't doing nothing
No we ain't doing nothing
Meet us in the parking lot
We're turn the speakers up
Cause we ain't doing nothing
We ain't doing nothing

Na-na-na-na-na
Le-le, ha-a-a-a-ha
Eh-eh-eh
Na-na-na-na-na
Le-le, ha-a-a-a-ha
Eh-eh-eh

Hand in hand and arm in arm
Take me to your favorite barn
We can dance in the mud
It's slippery, show me all you buckery
Let's dance in the rain, keep dancing
Nothing unusual about it
You're just a regular guy, and there's no way around it
If you walk with me then we can talk about it
And if you want me talking let's see what we do about it

Bring your car in the parking lot
And ride all night till you get a spot
Cause we ain't doing nothing
No we ain't doing nothing
Meet us in the parking lot
We're turn the speakers up
Cause we ain't doing nothing
We ain't doing nothing

Bring your car in the parking lot
And ride all night till you get a spot
Cause we ain't doing nothing
No we ain't doing nothing
Meet us in the parking lot
We're turn the sṗeakers up
Cause we ain't doing nothing
We ain't doing nothing

Na-na-na-na-na
Le-le, ha-a-a-a-ha
Eh-eh-eh
Na-na-na-na-na
Le-le, ha-a-a-a-ha
Eh-eh-eh

Na-na-na-na-na
Le-le, ha-a-a-a-ha
Eh-eh-eh
Na-na-na-na-na
Le-le, ha-a-a-a-ha
Eh-eh-eh

Na-na-na-na-na
Le-le, ha-a-a-a-ha
Eh-eh-eh
Na-na-na-na-na
Le-le, ha-a-a-a-ha
Eh-eh-eh

We could dance, if you wanna dance, if you wanna dance
Ain't nothing I can't show ya

We could dance, if you wanna dance, if you wanna dance
Ain't nothing I can't show ya

We could dance, if you wanna dance, if you wanna dance
Ain't nothing I can't show ya

We could dance, if you wanna dance, if you wanna dance
Ain't nothing I can't show ya

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Nelly Furtado

Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned two successful singles, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". "I'm Like A Bird" won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2003, Furtado released Folklore, which produced three international singles— "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try" and "Força". Three years later she released Loose, a worldwide commercial success. The album spawned four number-one hits: "Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)". After a three-year break, she released her first full-length Spanish a… more »

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Written by: NELLY FURTADO, RODNEY JERKINS

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11 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Parking Lot" is composed in the key of C-sharp Minor, with Furtado's voice spanning from G#3 to B4.
Song Release
"Parking Lot" was released on September 18, 2012, as the second single from Nelly Furtado’s fifth studio album "The Spirit Indestructible."
Song Genre
The song falls under the genre of Pop and R&B. It also infuses elements of urban pop and hip hop.
Song Duration
The song has a duration of 5 minutes and 25 seconds, making it one of the lengthier tracks in contemporary pop music.
Music Video
The music video for the song, directed by Ray Kay, was shot in Los Angeles, California, in an actual parking lot.
Song Reception
"Parking Lot" received mixed reviews from music critics; some calling it a "breezy, chilled-out tune" while others critiqued its repetitive chorus.
Song Lyrics
The song's lyrics were inspired by Furtado's adolescent years in her hometown Victoria, where she and her friends would hang out in the parking lot of the local 7-Eleven.
Song Production
The track was produced by Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins, who is also known for his work with artists such as Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Britney Spears.
Song Position
Despite receiving heavy promotional pushes, the track failed to chart in major music markets.
Live Performances
Nelly Furtado performed "Parking Lot" at the "Alan Carr: Chatty Man" show on September 14, 2012, three days before its official release.
Album Sales
Despite the underperformance of "Parking Lot," its parent album, "The Spirit Indestructible," sold over 139,000 copies worldwide.

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