Tightrope
Janelle Monáe
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(Monáe and Leftfoot) Whoaaa! Another day (adabadee, nigga) I take your pain away Some people talk about ya like they know all about ya When you get down they doubt ya And when you tip it on the scene, yeah they talkin' bout it Cause they can't tip on the scene They just talk about it, t-t-t-talk bout it When you get elevated They love it or they hate it You dance up on them haters Keep getting funky on the scene While they jumpin' round ya They trying to take all of your dreams But you can't allow it Cause baby whether you're high or low Whether you're high or low You gotta tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) T-t-t-tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) Baby, baby, baby, whether you're high or low (high or low) Baby whether you're high or low (high or low) You got to tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) Now let me see you do the tightrope (tip, tip on it) And I'm still tippin' on it See I'm not walkin' on it Or tryin to run around it This ain't no acrobatics You either follow or you lead, yeah I'm talkin' bout ya Keep on blaming the machine, yeah I'm talkin' bout it T-t-t-talkin' bout it I can't complain about it I gotta keep my balance And just keep dancin on it We gettin funky on the scene Yeah you know about it Like a star on the screen Watch me tip all on it Then baby whether I'm high or low (high or low) Baby whether you're high or low (high or low) You gotta tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) Yeah, tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) Baby, baby, baby Whether you're high or low (high or low) Baby whether you're high or low (high or low) Tip on the tightrope (tip, tip on it) Baby let me see you tight rope (tip, tip on it) And I'm still tippin' on it You gotta keep your balance Or you fall into the gap It's a challenge but I manage Cause I'm cautious with the strap Do damage to your cabbage that A doctor cannot patch Why you don't want no friction Like the back of a matchbook Daddy Fat Sax will fold you And your MacBook Close shows, shut you down Before we go-go backwards Act up, and whether we high or low We gonna get back-up Like the Dow Jones and NASDAQ Sorta like a thong in an ass crack Come on I tip on alligators and little rattlesnakers But I'm another flavor Something like a terminator Ain't no equivocating I fight for what I believe Why you talkin' 'bout it J-j-just talkin' 'bout it Some callin' me a sinner Some callin' me a winner I'm callin' you to dinner And you know exactly what I mean Yeah I'm talkin bout you You can rock or you can leave Watch me tip without you N-n-now whether I'm high or low (High or low) Whether I'm high or low (High or low) I'm gonna tip on the tightrope (Tip, tip on it) Mmm (Tip, tip on it) Baby, baby, baby Whether I'm high or low (High or low) High or low (High or low) I got to tip on the tightrope (Tip, tip on it) Now baby tip on the tightrope You can't get too high (You can't get too high) I said you can't get too low (We can't get too low) Cause you get too high (You can't get too high) No, you'll surely be low (No, you'll surely be low) 1, 2, 3, ho! Yeah, yeah Now shut up, yeah Yeah, now put some voodoo on it Ladies and gentlemen, the funkiest horn section in Metropolis Yeah, oh We call that classy brass Ohh ohh Oh! Do you mind? If I play the ukulele Just like a little lady Do you mind? If I play the ukulele Just like a little lady
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Written by: Charles L Joseph, Janelle Monae Robinson, Nathaniel Irvin, Antwan Patton
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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15 facts about this song
Release Details"Tightrope" is a song by American singer Janelle Monáe, featured on her debut studio album "The ArchAndroid", which was released in 2010.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs chart.
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Genre ClassificationIt is a blend of pop, funk, and soul music, demonstrating Monáe's eclectic musical style.
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CollaborationsThe noteworthy track features OutKast's Big Boi. Monáe and Big Boi have a long history of collaborating back from her earlier career starts.
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Video RecognitionThe music video of "Tightrope" received a nomination at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards for "Best Choreography".
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Lyrical ThemeThe song's lyrics address the struggle of maintaining balance while navigating through hardships and struggles.
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Critical Reception"Tightrope" received highly positive reviews from music critics. In fact, it was listed in several end-of-year lists and decade summaries as one of the greatest songs.
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Soundtrack FeatureThe song was featured in popular culture, including the soundtrack for the video game NBA 2K13.
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Song's Influence"Tightrope" is considered as one of Monáe's signature songs, which helped in establishing her narrative style in music and performance.
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Live PerformancesMonáe often performs "Tightrope" live with spectacular dance routines, showcasing her multi-talented performance abilities.
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ActivismThe song has been used in various social and cultural contexts, including the Black Lives Matter movements, pointing towards Monáe's activism.
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Commercial Usage"Tightrope" has been used in several TV commercials, including a Sonos commercial featuring Q-Tip.
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Awards and RecognitionIt was named the number one song in the year 2010 by Pitchfork, a respected online music publication.
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Sampling UsageThe song has been sampled by various artists in different songs, showing its widespread influence and popularity.
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InspirationMonáe has stated that she took inspiration from the tightrope walkers for this song, symbolizing the fine line she walks as a woman in the music industry.
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