Fastlove
George Michael
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Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get... gotta get up! Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get... gotta get up! Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get down Oh, oh, baby, baby Oh, oh, baby, baby Oh, yeah Oh, oh, baby, baby Oh, oh, baby, baby Looking for some education Made my way into the night All that bullshit conversation Baby, can't you read the signs? I won't bore you with the details, baby I don't even wanna waste your time Let's just say that maybe You could help to ease my mind Baby, I ain't Mr. Right But if you're looking for fast love If that's love in your eyes It's more than enough Had some bad love Some fast love, is all that I've got on my mind Oh, oh, baby, baby Ooh, yeah yeah Oh, oh, baby, baby What's there to think about, baby? Oh, oh, baby, baby Hey baby, oh yeah Oh, oh, baby, baby Looking for some affirmation Made my way into the sun My friends got their ladies They're all having babies But I just wanna have some fun I won't bore you with the detail, baby You gotta get there in your own sweet time Let's just say that maybe You could help to ease my mind Baby, I ain't Mr. Right But if you're looking for fast love That's love in your eyes It's more than enough Had some bad love Some fast love, is all that I've got on my mind Oh, oh, baby, baby Ooh, yeah yeah Oh, oh, baby, baby What's there to think about, baby? Oh, oh, baby, baby Get yourself some lessons in love Oh, oh, baby, baby Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get down So close Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get down I can taste it now baby Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get down So close Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get down In the absence of security I made my way into the night Stupid Cupid keeps on calling me (stupid Cupid keeps on calling me) And I see lovin' in his eyes I miss my baby, oh yeah I miss my baby tonight So why don't we make a little room in my BMW, babe Searchin' for some peace of mind Hey, I'll help you find it I do believe that we are practicing the same religion Oh, you really oughta get up now, that's right Oh, you really oughta get up Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get down Oh yeah Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get down Oh yeah Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get down Oh yeah Gotta get up to get down Gotta get up to get down Looking for some affirmation, affirmation Gotta get up, get down Gotta get up, get down Gotta get up, get down Gotta get up, get down Gotta get up, get down Gotta get up, get down
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Written by: George Michael, Patrice Rushen, Fred Washington, Terri McFaddin
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Fastlove" is a song by British singer George Michael, released as a single in 1996 from his album Older.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the UK Singles Chart, becoming Michael's seventh solo number one single in the UK. It also peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Music Genre"Fastlove" is a dance-pop/R&B song with elements of soul and funk, evidencing George Michael's affection for older musical styles often blended with contemporary pop.
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InspirationThe song is essentially about the desire for a physical rather than emotional relationship, hence the title "Fastlove".
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Collaboration"Fastlove" was co-written and co-produced by George Michael and his frequent collaborator Jon Douglas.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Fastlove" was directed by Vaughan Arnell and Anthea Benton. It helped popularize the song in the United States, where it was heavily played on MTV.
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Grammy Nomination"Fastlove" was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 39th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Memorable SamplesThe song notably samples Patrice Rushen's "Forget Me Nots" and incorporates the melody of Wham!'s "I'm Your Man".
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Song DurationThe original album version of "Fastlove" has a running time of around five minutes and twenty-four seconds.
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Later UsagePart II of "Fastlove" (titled "Fastlove Part II"), a reprise of the song, contains a sample of "I'm Your Man" by Wham!, George Michael's earlier band.
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TributesDuring the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, Adele performed a slowed-down version of the song in tribute to George Michael, after his sudden death in December 2016.
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