Promiscuous
Timbaland, Nelly Furtado
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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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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.
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Genre and InfluenceThe 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.
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Unique CollaborationThis was the first collaboration between Timbaland and Nelly Furtado, and it set the stage for Timbaland producing the entire "Loose" album.
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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.
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Song LyricsKnown 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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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.
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Chart PerformanceApart 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.
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Misinterpretation of LyricsThough 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.
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Cover Versions and Appearances in MediaThe 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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