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About X

"X" is a song by American recording artist Chris Brown, taken from his sixth homonym studio album X (2014), and was released as an instant-gratification track alongside the album pre-order on iTunes on August 25, 2014. It was written by Brown, Diplo, Djemba Djemba, RoccStar, Dewain Whitmore and Sevyn Streeter. Musically, "X" is a song that unites R&B and soul vocals with a dance beat. The song contains lyrics about Brown forgetting a failed relationship with a woman. "X" received critical praise from music critics, which praised the maturity of the lyrics and his production. Following the release of X, as a result of the strong digital downloads, the song charted on multiple charts worldwide; it peaked at number 98 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 26 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, number 63 on the French Singles Chart, number 12 on the UK Singles R&B Chart, number 81 on the UK Singles Chart and number 75 on the Australian Singles Chart. 


Year:
2014
4:20
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If you're only as good as the company you keep
Then I'mma blame you for what they say about me
(Free your mind, and let your conscience be free)
When I was by myself I was fast asleep
Since you came around I've been up for weeks
(Free your mind, and let your conscience be free)
Yi-yi-yikes I've been with the wrong crowd
I can make you a believer, if I turn the nonsense down
I keep my secrets in a safehouse, better if I don't speak
Devil's tryna tempt me, they just outline my shape out
Place me at the crime scene
I can see from this high up, you ain't got a heart girl
Privacy is for the cheater obviously you're deceiving

I know
I know just who you are
You put me on lay away
You just love to heart shop
I think that it's over
I think that it's over

I swear to God I'm moving on
(Mm, back up)
I ain't go back no more, I ain't go back no more
I ain't go back no more, I ain't go back no more
(I ain't tripping of you you you you)
I ain't go back no more, I ain't go back no more
(I ain't tripping of you you you)
I ain't go back no more, I ain't go back no more

You just start a fight, I ain't fighting back I'm cool with it
I, simply came here to party
Why, would I trip off that bullshit, when I'm on that good shit
I swear to God I'm moving on
(Mm, back up)

Substitute love for a better thing
I deal with my pain like a lonely child
I didn't build these walls for you to piss all on my past oh
Go ahead burn it down, I'mma build me another one
All these clouds

I know
I know just who you are
You put me on lay away
You just love to heart shop
I think that it's over
I think that it's over

I swear to God I'm moving on
(Mm, back up)
I ain't go back no more, I ain't go back no more
I ain't go back no more, I ain't go back no more
(I ain't tripping of you you you you)
I ain't go back no more, I ain't go back no more
(I ain't tripping of you you you)
I ain't go back no more, I ain't go back no more

You just start a fight, I ain't fighting back I'm cool with it
I, simply came here to party
Why, would I trip off that bullshit, when I'm on that good shit
I swear to God I'm moving on
(Mm, back up)
(Mm, back up)

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Chris Brown

Christopher Maurice Brown (born May 5, 1989) is an American singer, songwriter, dancer and actor. Born in Tappahannock, Virginia, he was involved in his church choir and several local talent shows from a young age. Having signed with Jive Records in 2004, Brown released his self-titled debut studio album the following year. It peaked at number two on the US Billboard 200 and was later certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), selling an overall three million copies worldwide. With his first single "Run It!" peaking atop the US Billboard Hot 100, Brown became the first male artist as a lead since Diddy in 1997 to have his debut single top the chart. His second album Exclusive (2007) spawned his second Hot 100 number one… more »

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Written by: Thomas Wesley Pentz, Christopher Maurice Brown, Amber Denise Streeter, Andrew Fitzgerald Swanson, Dewain Whitemore, Leon Derrick Youngblood, CHRIS BROWN, DEWAIN NEVINS WHITMORE, LEON D YOUNGBLOOD

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC

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11 facts about this song

Album Identity
"X" is the title track from Chris Brown's sixth studio album, which shares the same name.
Release Date
The "X" album was released on September 16, 2014. The song "X" was one of the tracks that were made available prior to the full album's release.
Collaboration
The song "X" was produced by Diplo, a renowned American DJ and record producer, known for his collaborations with top artists.
Official Video
The official music video, released on September 22, 2014, features exceptional dance sequences.
Song Lyrics
"X" is said to be about moving on from an unhealthy relationship and finding strength in oneself again.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, praising Brown's vocal skills and the production value of the song.
Genre
The song "X" is primarily an R&B song, but it also includes elements of other genres such as electronic dance music.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as an official single, "X" still charted on the US Billboard Hot 100 due to strong digital sales.
Meaning
The album (and the song "X") are said to represent a period of transition for Chris Brown, with the "X" symbolizing the crossroads he felt he was at in both his personal and professional life.
Album Success
Despite the controversies surrounding Brown during the album's release, "X" debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart and was eventually certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Live Performances
"X" was included in the setlist of "The Between the Sheets Tour," which Chris Brown co-headlined with fellow R&B artist Trey Songz.

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