Hell No (Leave Home)

Monica, Twista

About Hell No (Leave Home)

"Hell No (Leave Home)" is a song by American singer Monica. It was written by Bryan Michael Cox, Sean Garrett, and Carl Mitchell and co-produced by Cox and Garrett, and features guest vocals by rapper Twista for her fourth studio album, The Makings of Me (2006). The song was released as the album's fourth and final single on May 14, 2007 (see 2007 in music) in the United States during the second quarter of 2007 (see 2007 in music). With a lack of promotion from the record label, the single failed to chart on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100. It reached a peak position of number 114 on the U. S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. 


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2006
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Monica, Twista, Twista, you already know

It's the 17th, one week before the day you were born
I been makin' big plans just for over a month
Tryin' to make this the best birthday you ever had
Show you that you're my baby

Damn, all this strain got me feelin' somethin's wrong
Pulled up to my gate, they keep sayin', ?He's gone?
Found envelopes in between my door
Biggest day got me panickin', what the hell this letter gonna read?

Hell no, you say you don't want it no more
Hell no, you say you can't give me what I want
Hell no, how you just gonna leave
When I stayed wit you through hard times and you cheated?

Hell no, I hate to say it but I need it
Hell no, God, please talk to me
Hell no, your so called love was so deep when it told you
You should run far and not give a damn about me

How could you leave me when you see me desperately
In need of what we had before? How could you leave home
I cried so many times but never did it cross my mind
To think but let it go, how could you leave home

Didn't even ever see if we ever meant this shit before
But we been down this road before, how could you leave home
How could you leave me, baby? Please my heart is beating
For the beat we had before, how could you leave home

Now I need you, wanna laugh, wanna stand
Wanna get just one more chance just to see you
All my friends, all my kin say, ?Mo, just let that end?
But I breath you

In the driveway, I found pictures on the ground of our first date
I never in a million years thought this would be me
I'm trapped in love with somebody that no longer thinks
I'm somebody special, look at me

Hell no, you say you don't want it no more
Hell no, you say you can't give me what I want
Hell no, how you just gonna leave
When I stayed wit you through hard times and you cheated?

Hell no, I hate to say it but I need it
Hell no, God, please talk to me
Hell no, your so called love was so deep that it told you
You should run far and not give a damn about me

How could you leave me when you see me desperately
In need of what we had before? How could you leave home?
I cried so many times but never did it cross my mind
To think but let it go, how could you leave home?

Didn't even ever see if we ever meant this shit before
But we been down this road before, how could you leave home?
How could you leave me, baby? Please my heart is beating
For the beat we had before, how could you leave home?

Monica and Twista, y'all

I remember when you said I couldn't get none of that
Then I remember when you let me hit it from the back
I remember we was young and sprung
And steady talkin' on the phone and how we both kept runnin' back

To each other, we were always together forever to the end
I don't really know why I froze up
Plannin' for a weddin' but gettin' married, it's scary
Now I got you cryin' 'cause a nigga didn't show up
Can't really tell you why but I'm Twista from the Chi
And I'm dyin' inside 'cause I know I really want you

So for leavin' one day, I will have to give you the answer, girl
But right now, I can't tell you why I left, girl
Sweet personality and good sex, girl
Fear will take a man life, you suppose to be my wife
Goodbye, hope to see you in the next world

You was all up under me, actin' like you was so in love
I was talkin' 'bout you but thug nigga, what you runnin' for?
Cop wit you in the Benz, you the first one seen on the block wit it
Took you to the club, showed you how to 'Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It'

You was bold when you wanna get some of that
When you wanna hit the hole like a running back
Then you left, now you wanna come runnin' back
Hell no, nigga, I don't wanna hear none of that

I know you quick, betta spit that shit to so
All I ever wanna say to you is
How could you leave me when you?
How could you leave me when you?

How could you leave me when you see me desperately
In need of what we had before? How could you leave home?
I cried so many times but never did it cross my mind
To think but let it go, how could you leave home?

Didn't even ever see if we ever meant this shit before
But we been down this road before, how could you leave home?
How could you leave me, baby? Please my heart is beating
For the beat we had before, how could you leave home?

All the women I caught you with
Still I didn't leave but I didn't forget
All those women I caught you with
Maybe I didn't leave but I didn't forget

All those women I caught you with
But I didn't leave but I didn't forget
All those women, women I caught you with
I didn't leave but I didn't forget

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Monica

Monica Denise Brown (née Arnold; born October 24, 1980) professionally known as Monica, is an American R&B singer–songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, Monica began performing as a child and became part of a traveling gospel choir, at the age of ten. Guided by producers Dallas Austin and Tim & Bob, she signed with Arista Records at age thirteen and released her debut album Miss Thang in 1995. Its first two singles "Don't Take It Personal" and "Before You Walk out of My Life" made her the youngest recording act to ever have two consecutive chart-topping hits on the US Billboard Top R&B Singles chart. more »

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Written by: BRYAN MICHAEL COX, SEAN GARRETT, CARL MITCHELL

Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Label Classification
"Hell No (Leave Home)" is a R&B song by American recording artist Monica. It was included in her fifth studio album "The Makings of Me," which was released under the record label, J Records in 2006.
Song Creation
Producer and songwriter Missy Elliott crafted the song. Elliott is renowned for her works with multiple Grammy Award-winning artists, making this collaboration significant.
Not a Commercial Success
Unlike many of Monica's previous endeavors, "Hell No (Leave Home)" was never released as a single and did not gain significant commercial success or recognition.
Monica's Personal Touch
The song reflects Monica's maturity as an artist and her personal experiences, dealing with topics such as resilience and determination to overcome adversity.
Album Performance
While "Hell No (Leave Home)" was not as successful on its own, the album "The Makings of Me" managed to peak at No.1 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, signifying its overall success.
Collaboration with Eminent Artists
Other eminent artists collaborated on "The Makings of Me" album include producers Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, which contributed to the overall quality of the music, including "Hell No (Leave Home)."
Artist's Evolution
The song represents the artist’s evolution from her teenage years to adulthood, reflecting a more refined and stunning exploration of her musical capacity.
Connection to Fan Base
Despite not being a commercial hit, "Hell No (Leave Home)" was resonated with Monica's core fan base, discussing themes relevant to many of her listeners' own life experiences.
Influence of Gospel
"Hell No (Leave Home)" has a noticeable influence from gospel music, a genre that Monica was introduced to at a young age, reflecting in her vocals on this song.
Personal Storytelling
Much of Monica’s work, particularly in "Hell No (Leave Home)", showcases her gift for personal storytelling in her music, a trait that heightens emotional connect with the audience.

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