Officially Yours
Craig David
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[Intro:] Oh yeah yes La da day, la da day La da da da da oh [Verse 1:] Thinkin' how the story goes You're helpless and I'm wishin' Put the film inside my mind But there's a big scene that I'm missin' As I re-read my lines I think I said this, I should've said that Did you edit me out of your mind 'Cause in a flash you had disappeared, gone (gone) Before the curtain falls And we act this out again Maybe I should risk it all and state [Chorus:] That I'm officially going on the record To say I'm in love with you I'm officially everything you hope that I would be This time I'll tell the truth I'm officially wrong I know For letting you go the way I did Unconditionally more than I ever was before I'm officially yours La da day, la da day La da da da da oh [Verse 2:] Travellin' down this road again Gotta make a few decisions Don't want you to feel this hurt again That's why I'm hopin' that you'll listen If you let me press rewind I'll rehearse every word I should have said 'Cause girl I'm ready to make things right Here on this stage so we can move on (on) And before the curtain falls And we act this out again Missin' pieces I'll resolve so stay [Chorus:] [Bridge:] Things I should have said Like I appreciate the time that I spend with you Inspire me with the smile I put on your pretty face My world comes alive, now I know (now I know it babe) This time I'm not letting go 'Cause I'm officially yours (oh oh) [Chorus:] I'm officially going on the record To say I'm in love with you I'm officially everything you hope that I would be This time I'll tell the truth I'm officially wrong I know For letting you go the way I did Unconditionally more than I ever was before [Outro:] Girl I'm unconditionally yours (oh yeah) Officially yours, your man (La da day, la da day, la da day) Girl I'm unconditionally yours (La da da da da oh) Officially yours, I am Girl I'm unconditionally yours (listen what I'm tryna say) Officially yours, your man (oh oh) Girl I'm unconditionally yours Officially yours, I am
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Written by: HITEN BHARADIA, PAULO MENDONCA, IAIN JAMES FARQUHARSON, CRAIG DAVID, CURTIS RICHARDSON
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundCraig David is a British R&B singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 1999 after featuring on the single "Re-Rewind" by Artful Dodger. His first solo work, "Fill Me In," topped the UK chart and made him the youngest solo male artist to do so at the time.
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Album Information"Officially Yours" is a song from Craig David's fourth studio album, "Trust Me," released in 2007.
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Song ProductionThe song was written by Craig David and Martin Terefe, with Terefe handling the production. Martin Terefe is a Norwegian producer known for his work with artists like Jason Mraz, Mary J. Blige, and Train.
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Musical StyleUnlike his previous work, "Trust Me" and its tracks like "Officially Yours" marked a shift in Craig David's musical style as he moved away from garage/R&B and embraced a more poppy, live band-led style. "Officially Yours" is notably slower and more mellow than many of his earlier hits.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough "Officially Yours" didn't chart on major global music charts, the album "Trust Me" peaked at number 18 on the UK Albums Chart and received a gold certification from BPI.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Officially Yours" was shot in Havana, Cuba. Directed by Phil Griffin, it features various scenes of Craig and his love interest strolling through the city and enjoying each other's company.
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Critical and Commercial ReceptionThe album "Trust Me," including the song "Officially Yours," garnered mixed reviews from critics who praised David's vocals but criticized the lack of a distinct sound. Despite this, the album has sold over 600,000 copies worldwide as of 2021.
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Song Meaning"Officially Yours" is a romantic ballad, with lyrics that talk about Craig David making his love for his partner official.
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Live PerformancesThis song is often included in Craig David's setlist for his tours and live performances. He often gives an acoustic rendition of the song, showcasing his vocal prowess.
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LegacyDespite not achieving chart success, "Officially Yours" has remained a fan-favorite song due to its heartfelt lyrics and classic Craig David's R&B-pop sound.
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