Primetime
Miguel, Janelle Monáe
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Tick-tock, I'm watching the clock I can't wait til we get to rock I wanna scream and dream and throw a love parade Is that okay? Tonight is me and you alone Won't make a call, won't even write a song See I've been waiting and waiting for the time to say Now listen babe When you're down, and it's hard And you feel like you've given your all Baby our love will always keep it real and true 'Cause baby it's a prime time for our love Ain't nobody peekin' but the stars above It's a prime time for our love And heaven is betting on us Bang bang, I'm calling your name You're like a fire the world can't tame I wanna riot til the stars come out and play Is that okay? Okay Tonight is me and you alone Won't take a call, won't even write a song This'll be a personal private dance Listen baby When you're down, and it's hard And you feel like you've given your all Baby my love is always right here for you Yeah 'Cause baby it's a prime time for our love Ain't nobody peekin' but the stars above It's a prime time for our love And heaven is betting on us It's a prime time for our love Ain't nobody peekin' but the stars above It's a prime time for our love And heaven is betting on us 'Cause baby it's a prime time for our love Ain't nobody peekin' but the stars above It's a prime time for our love And heaven is betting on us
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12 facts about this song
Artist"Primetime" is performed by the renowned American singer-songwriter Janelle Monáe.
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CollaborationThe song features vocals from musician and record producer Miguel.
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ReleaseIt was released on August 19, 2013, off Monáe's second studio album, "The Electric Lady."
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GenreThe song falls under the genre of R&B (Rhythm and Blues).
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Songwriters"Primetime" was written by Janelle Monáe, Miguel, Nathaniel Irvin III, Charles Joseph II, Roman GianArthur, and Rico Wade.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 21 on the US Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.
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Music VideoA music video for the song, directed by Alan Ferguson, was released in October 2013.
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Award RecognitionIn 2014, "Primetime" was nominated for a Soul Train Music Award in the category "Best R&B/Soul Single, Female".
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ProductionThe song was produced by Deep Cotton and Roman GianArthur.
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InspirationThe song lyrics express a romantic relationship that remains strong despite the challenges and stresses of living in the public eye, which can be interpreted as Monáe's personal experiences in the music industry.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics who praised Monáe's vocals and the song's soothing rhythm.
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Cover VersionsThe hip-hop band Phony Ppl released a cover version of "Primetime".
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